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

With social media ban lifted, Iowa football players are being heard

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 12, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz lifted the program’s longstanding ban on Twitter June 6 amid the conversations going on around the country surrounding the death of George Floyd and the allegations...

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

UI to maintain fall 2020 academic calendar

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 12, 2020

The University of Iowa will maintain the current fall 2020 academic calendar as other universities in Iowa and nationwide move to end the semester before Thanksgiving break.  The fall 2020 semester...

The Red Cross is seeking blood donations after the cancellation of blood drives created a shortage. Photo by Antonio via Flickr.

DeGowin Blood Center adapts to COVID-19 while running satellite drives

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter June 11, 2020

As healthcare professionals continue to respond to the global spread of the coronavirus, hospitals are voicing concerns about another medical issue stemming from the pandemic — a shortage in blood...

Iowa Citizens march past the Old Capitol as part of a protest on Thursday, June 11th, 2020. Iowa City, along with several major cities across the country, has been a center for protesting racism in the police force and the murder of George Floyd.

Protest met with barricade, around 100 law enforcement officers in Coralville

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 11, 2020

A crowd of around 200 protesters, led by the Iowa Freedom Riders, were met with around 100 law enforcement officers at a concrete barrier set up on First Avenue leading to Interstate 80 in Coralville...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan makes a practice kick 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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan named Walter Camp preseason All-American

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 11, 2020

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan has been named a Walter Camp preseason first-team All-American, the Walter Camp Football Foundation announced Thursday. Duncan, who is entering his senior season, was a...

Attendees walk about during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Iowa State Fair canceled due to COVID-19

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter June 10, 2020

The Iowa State Fair Board voted to cancel the 2020 State Fair to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The fair was scheduled for August 13-23. The decision was made during a seven-minute board meeting...

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

Reynolds to lift 50-percent capacity restrictions on businesses

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 10, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the 50-percent capacity limit on businesses will be lifted statewide on June 12. Businesses such as restaurants, bars, and theaters will still be required to facilitate...

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.

Iowa City City Council discusses Iowa Freedom Riders’ demands for policy change

Riley Davis, News Reporter June 9, 2020

The Iowa City City Council met with a spokesperson for the Iowa Freedom Riders to discuss the dozen demands the group has made to city councilors and the Iowa City Police Department. Mayor Bruce...

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.

Iowa linebacker Dillon Doyle, son of strength coach Chris Doyle, announces he is entering transfer portal

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 9, 2020

Iowa linebacker Dillon Doyle, son of strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle, announced on Twitter Tuesday that is entering the NCAA transfer portal. "I'd like to take this time to THANK Iowa...

A crowd gathers outside of Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Social media posts circulated Twitter and Facebook encouraging looters to break into the mall at 10:30 p.m. Police blocked the entrances and the crowd became violent as a man rushed an officer and police used pepper spray and flash bangs on the crowd. Several nearby businesses had property damage to windows and some protesters were handcuffed.

Curfew lifts in Coralville

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 9, 2020

Coralville's 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew will end Tuesday following a proclamation by Coralville Mayor John Lundell. An 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew had been initially imposed for city on June 1 after city...

Protesters return to the Old Capitol after marching through downtown Iowa City as part of another protest on Monday, June 8th, 2020. Iowa City along with a majority of the country has been protesting the murder of George Floyd and systemic racism in the police force.

Iowa City Freedom Riders introduce new demands at second week of protests

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 8, 2020

Monday’s protest in Iowa City took on a different form from many of the previous nights, ending in an hour of protesters sharing stories of their run-ins with police and racial profiling. Protesters...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI may permanently lay off some employees as a result of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 8, 2020

UI employees may be subject to permanent or temporary layoffs, hiring and salary freezes, or salary reductions as a result of COVID-19-related financial losses. UI president Bruce Harreld said in...