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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

The Daily Iowan

Lute Olson after accepting the position as Iowa's head men's basketball coach in 1974.

Former Hawkeye coach Lute Olson, who led Iowa men’s basketball team to 1980 Final Four, dies at 85

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 27, 2020

Former Iowa head coach Robert Luther "Lute" Olson, who led the Iowa men's basketball team to the Final Four in 1980, died Thursday at the age of 85 while in hospice care in Tuscon, Ariz. Olson suffered...

An official watches play during a 4A varsity high school football game between Iowa City High and West High at Bates Field in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Community School District prohibiting sports spectators effective immediately

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 27, 2020

The Iowa City Community School District announced Thursday that it is prohibiting all spectators at district-sponsored activities and athletic events held on district campuses until further notice,...

The Iowa City School District sign is seen off of North Dodge Street on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa City schools allowed to start class completely remote

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter August 27, 2020

After Johnson County experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases, the state granted permission to the Iowa City Community School District to move to all-virtual classroom instruction after initially denying...

The Airliner, 22 S Clinton St. As seen on Aug 27, 2020

Johnson County bars ordered to close after increase in COVID-19 cases amongst young adults

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 27, 2020

Bars in six Iowa counties, including Johnson County, were required to close Thursday, after a sharp increase in COVID-19 among 19-24 year-olds. In a Thursday press conference, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses members of UISG virtually at the first University of Iowa Student Government Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

USG members disappointed in Harreld’s response to campus issues

Rylee Wilson and Caleb McCullough August 25, 2020

Undergraduate student government members said they felt no progress came out of meeting with University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld as he spoke to the group on COVID-19, in-person classes, racism...

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

University of Iowa to begin testing any students, Harreld says, as Johnson County coronavirus cases continue to climb

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Alexandra Skores August 25, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told student government leaders on Tuesday that testing options would be available to students soon, but didn’t specify any timeline, while cases ramp up...

A group of friends sit at a picnic table outside Molly’s Cupcakes in Iowa City on Friday, August 21. With classes starting the following Monday, some people looked to go downtown to socialize before the start of school.

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld ‘exceedingly disappointed’ in downtown businesses

Rachel Schilke and Eleanor Hildebrandt August 25, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld sharply rebuked downtown Iowa City businesses not enforcing COVID-19 guidelines after maskless students packed bars over the weekend. "We're having an...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Off-campus behavior may lead to suspensions or cancellations of housing contracts

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor August 25, 2020

The University of Iowa stated in an email to students on Tuesday that students who don’t comply with off-campus policies could face a canceled housing contract or university suspension. Director...

The College of Nursing Building is seen on Monday,  July 8,  2019.

University of Iowa nursing students frustrated with virtual white coat ceremony

Rachel Steil, News Reporter August 25, 2020

Multiple University of Iowa College of Nursing students expressed frustration following the school’s decision to move its annual white-coat ceremony to a virtual format. Despite the decision resulting...

Iowa City man arrested, charged with hitting Black Lives Matter protesters with car

Iowa City man arrested, charged with hitting Black Lives Matter protesters with car

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editors August 25, 2020

Police arrested Michael Stepanek, 45, of Iowa City on Tuesday, charging him with driving a car through a crowd of protesters on Aug. 21. Stepanek is charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon...

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

Iowa athletics department reports COVID-19 testing update

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 25, 2020

  The University of Iowa athletics department announced Tuesday that it conducted 646 COVID-19 tests for the week of Aug. 17-23 and received 32 positive tests, 613 negative tests, and one inconclusive...

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.

Members of Iowa swimming and diving programs reflect on ‘heartbreaking’ sports cuts

Robert Read and Austin Hanson August 24, 2020

Sage Ohlensehlen was 9 years old when she attended a swimming and diving camp hosted by head coach Marc Long and the Iowa program. That was when she knew she wanted to be part of the program. Now,...