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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

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

Iowa City staff responds to Iowa Freedom Riders’ demands

Riley Davis, News Reporter June 16, 2020

Iowa City staff responded to the 12 demands made by the Iowa Freedom Riders, stating which demands the Iowa City City Council has authority over and providing information on others that it does not...

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

Three former Hawkeyes on 2021 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 16, 2020

Three former Hawkeyes are one step closer to college football's greatest honor. The National Football Foundation announced its 2021 College Football Hall of Fame ballot Tuesday morning. Former Hawkeyes...

City Councilor Susan Mims addresses the crowd on Monday, June 15 at her house on Oakes Drive. At the edge of the driveway, protesters discussed their demand for disbanding the police and what actions Mims would take in the upcoming City Council meeting. Mims said that she could not promise that all Iowa Freedom Riders' demands will be met immediately.

Protesters march to home of councilor Susan Mims ahead of special City Council meeting

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 15, 2020

Protesters continued to bring their demands to the homes of Iowa City City Councilors for the fourth night in a row, speaking to City Councilor Susan Mims on Monday night about the Iowa Freedom Riders’...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference on Monday, June 15 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Barta addressed recent action within the Iowa Athletic Department, including the separation agreement with Chris Doyle, as well as plans for the future.

Iowa AD Gary Barta calls separation agreement with Chris Doyle the ‘thoughtful and sensible thing to do’

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 15, 2020

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta spoke publicly Monday for the first time since former Hawkeye football players started speaking out on racial disparities within the football program. Only hours...

Carver Hawkeye Arena is seen during a Women’s basketball game between Iowa and North Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 86-81.

Iowa Athletics Department reports two more positive COVID-19 tests

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 15, 2020

The Iowa Athletics Department announced Monday that it had conducted 109 COVID-19 tests for the week of June 8-14 and received two positive tests. As part of the return to campus protocol, testing...

Iowa players walk out of the tunnel before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

UI, Chris Doyle reach separation agreement

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 15, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Monday that it has reached a separation agreement with football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle. Doyle has been on administrative leave since June 6...

Iowa City citizens march through downtown as part of a protest on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Iowa City, along with several other major cities across the country, has been a center for protesting systemic racism and the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police.

Iowa Freedom Riders visit City Councilor Pauline Taylor’s home

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 14, 2020

Protesters led by the Iowa Freedom Riders marched to a third Iowa City City Council member’s home Sunday night, seeking verbal commitment that each member will follow through on meeting their demands...

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner tackles USC tailback Vavae Malepeai during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Jack Koerner posts update, says he’s ‘going to be okay’ after watercraft accident

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 14, 2020

Iowa safety Jack Koerner, who was involved in a watercraft accident Friday night, Tweeted Sunday that he was "going to be okay." I want to thank everyone who has reached out, shown support and...

John Thomas, a member of the Iowa City City Council, stands outside his home and in front of a crowd of protesters on Saturday, June 13. The crowd was participating in a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and congregated outside Thomas' house to ask what he is doing as a member of the city council to address their demands.

Iowa City protesters march to City Councilor John Thomas’s home

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 13, 2020

Protesters made their way to Iowa City City Councilor John Thomas’s house on Saturday in their second night visiting city officials to demand changes to the city’s police department and other departments.  Protesters...

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner flies over Penn State running back Devyn Ford during the Iowa football game against Penn State in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Iowa safety Jack Koerner suffers serious injuries in watercraft accident

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 13, 2020

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner suffered serious injuries after being involved in a watercraft accident Friday night. The Iowa Athletic Department released a statement saying Koerner's injuries are...

A protester addresses Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague on Friday, June 12 outside the mayor's house in Iowa City. Protesters walked together and gathered in the neighborhood to demand more action done from the mayor and city council.

Iowa Freedom Riders march to Iowa City mayor’s home, demand action from City Council

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 12, 2020

Protesters led by the Iowa Freedom Riders made their way across Iowa City towards Mayor Bruce Teague’s house Friday evening, calling on Teague to implement the demands brought to the Iowa City City...

Iowa Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference at the Kenyon Football Practice Field on Friday, June 12th, 2020. Ferentz and along with players Ivory Kelly-Martin, Kaevon Merriweather, and Keith Duncan spoke to the press about political standings and solidarity in the current state of civil unrest. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes begin voluntary workouts with two days of ‘powerful’ meetings

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor June 12, 2020

The beginning of preseason workouts typically signifies a return to normalcy for Hawkeye football players. In 2020, this has been far from the case. Iowa’s football players were allowed to resume...