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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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Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 175 new COVID-19 cases

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 7, 2020

The University of Iowa is reporting new COVID-19 case numbers with 174 students self-reporting they have tested positive since Sept. 4. 1,569 students have tested positive since the beginning of the...

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

UI reports 256 new COVID-19 cases on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 4, 2020

 The University of Iowa reported updated COVID-19 case counts Friday afternoon – 253 students and three employees have self-reported they have tested positive for COVID-19 since Sept. 2. Since the...

Swimmers dive into the pool during the 100 Breast during the second session of the the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championship at the the HTRC on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Former Hawkeyes urge state Board of Regents to review discontinuation of four Iowa sports

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 4, 2020

A letter authored by former University of Iowa swimmer Vickie Nauman, which is supported by over 260 alumni, was sent to the state Board of Regents on Thursday. The letter questions the UI's "reckless...

Swimmers warm up before competition begins during the Thursday preliminary round of competition of the 2020 Women’s Women Big Ten Swim & Dive Championships on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Swimmers competed in the 500 Yard Freestyle, the 200 Yard Individual Medley, and the 50 Yard Freestyle.

NCAA reportedly searching for new host of 2021 Division I Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 3, 2020

The NCAA is reportedly searching for a new host site of the 2021 Men's Division I Swimming and Diving Championships following Iowa's decision to cut both its men's and women's swimming and diving programs. Greg...

Epidemiologist Jorge Salinas talks about the spread of coronavirus during the World Canvas discussion about Coronavirus on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Old Town Capitol Mall.

Students headed home from the UI may risk spreading COVID-19 to family members

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 3, 2020

As Labor Day weekend approaches, University of Iowa epidemiologists are warning about the risk of Iowa City residents bringing COVID-19 to other areas of the state and country. Jorge Salinas, head...

Former U.S. Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks in a pre-recorded message during Progress Iowa's Cornfeed event on Tuesday, September 2, 2020. This is the sixth annual cornfeed event for Progress Iowa. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Democrats warn of voter suppression at virtual Progress Iowa Corn Feed

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 2, 2020

Iowa Democratic elected officials and national figures implored Iowans to vote in the general election and warned of voter suppression in the state and nationally during the sixth annual Progress Iowa...

University of Iowa pushes back fall withdraw deadline, self-reported COVID-19 cases top 1,000

University of Iowa pushes back fall withdraw deadline, self-reported COVID-19 cases top 1,000

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor September 2, 2020

The University of Iowa will push back its fall deadline to withdraw from classes without a tuition refund by one week as self-reported COVID-19 cases on campus top 1,000, according to a campus-wide...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Reynolds makes small business relief available to bars in six counties

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 2, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds will open small business relief grants to bars in six counties that have had to close because of a surge in coronavirus cases in those counties and across the state. Reynolds closed...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague sits alone in City Hall while leading a city council meeting conducted over video chat due to health concerns caused by COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

City Council defers Truth and Reconciliation Commission for a third time after community input

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 2, 2020

The Iowa City City Council deferred the creation of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission for a third time Tuesday night after taking input on the commission’s structure from Iowa Freedom Riders...

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

City Council holds off on taser purchase amid protests against police funding

Rachel Schilke, News Editor September 2, 2020

The purchase of new tasers for the Iowa City Police Department, deferred at the last Iowa City City Council meeting, was deferred indefinitely as the council awaits an inventory of ICPD military-grade...

Bruce Teague, the mayor of Iowa City, leads the City Council meeting online at 7p.m. on September 1, 2020. Much of the meeting was focused around recent IFR protests and police brutality. Citizens feel the City Council has neglected their wishes.

City to contract with outside firm for investigation into June 3 tear gas incident

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 2, 2020

Iowa City will contract with an outside firm for an investigation into the events of June 3, when Iowa State Patrol and Iowa City Police Department officers used tear gas and flash-bangs on peaceful...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley talks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Majority of assistant Iowa football coaches receive raises despite athletic department pay cuts

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 1, 2020

Iowa's assistant football coaches have received their annual pay raises, and despite pay cuts around the athletic department because of financial shortfalls caused by COVID-19, many of them will make...