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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Organizer Mazin Mohamedali speaks to a crowd from the steps of the Old Capitol on Thursday, June 4 in Iowa City before beginning a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality. Everyone met on the Pentacrest at 7 p.m. and then heard a handful of speeches before starting.

Most charges against lead Iowa City protester dropped

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 19, 2020

Mazin Mohamedali, a lead protester in Iowa City who was recently arrested on charges stemming from his action at protests, will see five of the six charges leveled against him dropped, according to...

Photo of Venise Berry, Department Chair of the University of Iowa African American Studies program. Contributed.

UI African American Studies program to form institute, promote Black culture

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter June 18, 2020

Simon Balto, a professor of history in the University of Iowa African American Studies program, said it is very difficult for anyone to understand the present moment without the past. After protests...

The Mill is seen on June 25, 2018.

The Mill’s future uncertain as current owners step down

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor June 18, 2020

After 58 years as a well-known live music venue and restaurant on Burlington Street, The Mill’s current owners are stepping down. The future of the venue remains unclear as the owners announced on...

LB Dillon Doyle celebrates during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Dillon Doyle announces he is transferring to Baylor

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 18, 2020

Former Iowa linebacker Dillon Doyle announced on Twitter Thursday that he is transferring to Baylor. "I'm excited to announce my decision to attend and compete for Baylor University," Doyle said...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds creates Economic Recovery Advisory Board

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 18, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds will create an Economic Recovery Advisory Board to guide Iowa’s recovery as the state navigates the process of reopening after months of economic losses because of the coronavirus...

Planned Parenthood in seen on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Iowa Legislature passes amendment requiring 24-hour wait period for women seeking abortion

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter June 17, 2020

Early in the morning on Sunday, Republicans in the Iowa Legislature passed an amendment to House File 594 requiring a 24-hour waiting period between a woman’s initial screening with her doctor and...

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

NCAA Division I Council approves football preseason model

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 17, 2020

The NCAA Division I Council announced Wednesday that it has approved a preseason model for college football activities ahead of the 2020 season. "Assuming a first game on Sept. 5, the model begins...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

UI to move instruction online after Thanksgiving break, classes over 50 will be virtual in the fall

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 17, 2020

Classes at the University of Iowa will move to an entirely virtual format after Thanksgiving break in fall 2020, and classes with over 50 students will be conducted online for the semester as part...

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

City Council passes resolution addressing Iowa Freedom Riders’ demands

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter June 17, 2020

In response to the demands of the Iowa Freedom Riders, the Iowa City City Council passed a resolution that will allow for more city involvement in reviewing police procedures and city policies on Tuesday,...

Pride amid a pandemic: Iowa City celebrates 50 years of LGBTQ visibility online

Pride amid a pandemic: Iowa City celebrates 50 years of LGBTQ visibility online

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter June 16, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to wreak havoc around the globe in mid-April, Iowa City opted for an online Pride parade to celebrate 50 years of LGBTQ visibility in Iowa City. Drag queens, drag...

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

Iowa Legislature cuts state appropriations to regent institutions by $8 million

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver June 16, 2020

The Iowa Legislature has cut funding at the three state Board of Regents universities by $8 million for fiscal 2021.  The regents previously requested an $18 million increase for the next fiscal...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

State, defense lawyers seek delay of trial for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 16, 2020

Lawyers for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018, and the state of Iowa have requested a delay of his trial that is slated to begin...