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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to his team during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Hawkeyes react to Big Ten’s decision to play football season this fall

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 16, 2020

Following weeks of speculation, the Big Ten made it official Wednesday morning — the conference will have a football season this fall. The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Big Ten will not sell public tickets to football games this fall

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 16, 2020

A Big Ten football season will take place this fall, but as of now no fans will be allowed to attend. Penn State's Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour said on the Big Ten...

Iowa players walk onto the field for the first game of their season  against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Big Ten calls an audible, will play football season this fall

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 16, 2020

The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors has voted unanimously to resume the conference's football season starting Oct. 23-24. The conference previously announced on Aug. 11 that all fall...

The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

Iowa City City Council passes resolution to create Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Brian Grace and Rachel Schilke September 16, 2020

Iowa City will create a Truth and Reconciliation Commission after weeks of discussion and revisions, despite vocal opposition from Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih, who said “black voices were not being...

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

State Board of Regents advisory group proposes construction moratorium

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor September 15, 2020

An advisory group created by the state Board of Regents is recommending a construction moratorium on new capital projects at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and University of Northern...

The Board of Regents holds a meeting discussing bond sales and loss of revenue due to COVID-19 on Youtube live stream  on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

Regents to ask state lawmakers to restore $8 million cut, $18 million boost in funding

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor September 15, 2020

The state Board of Regents is asking the Iowa Legislature to fill an $8 million cut state lawmakers made in June, and boost funding by another $18 million for fiscal 2022. The regents will ask for...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Why an Iowa City hotspot could help UI researchers more effectively study a COVID-19 vaccine

Sarah Watson September 15, 2020

The University of Iowa — home to a top medical college and now a national COVID-19 hotspot — has nearly all the participants enrolled in its COVID-19 vaccine trial. The UI is one of about 120...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Meaning behind the UI students self-reporting COVID-19 tests

Sabine Martin and Lillian Poulsen September 15, 2020

University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students are expected to self-report positive or presumed positive COVID-19 tests to the university. These numbers are emailed three times each week to the UI...

Masks, and sanitizer, and tissues are seen available in the Pomerantz Center on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

The cost of University of Iowa COVID-19 preparations

Lillian Poulsen and Natalie Dunlap September 15, 2020

The University of Iowa offers free testing for students, faculty, and staff if they are symptomatic or have a known exposure to someone who has tested positive for the coronavirus. However, with a...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Reynolds opens bars in four counties, Johnson and Story bars remain closed

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 15, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will allow bars in four counties to reopen, but bars in Johnson and Story Counties, the homes of Iowa's two largest universities, will remain closed. Reynolds closed bars,...

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

UI Athletics projecting $96.9 million loss in revenue, budget does not account for potential football season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 15, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department is projecting a $74.7 million deficit and a $96.9 million drop in revenue this fiscal year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These projections do not factor...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

City Council closer to creating commission addressing racial injustice in Iowa City

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 14, 2020

The Iowa City City Council may reach an agreement to create a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address past and future systemic racial inequalities in Iowa City at Tuesday night’s meeting. Creating...