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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Fact Check | Republican committee's claim about the estate tax isn't the whole story

Fact Check | Republican committee’s claim about the estate tax isn’t the whole story

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 23, 2020

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Rylee Wilson If your...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, September 23, 2019. President Harreld discussed his contract extension, the resignation of the Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the UI marching band investigation regarding incidents taken place during the Cy-Hawk football game.

UI officials say associate vice president for DEI will continue reporting to provost’s office, search to fill the position ongoing

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor July 23, 2020

The University of Iowa will not make any changes in reporting structure for the position of associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, in an effort to continue its search to fill...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors vote on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors implements unenforceable county-wide mask mandate

Rylee Wilson, News Editor July 23, 2020

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to implement a county-wide mask mandate at a meeting Thursday morning, though the order is not enforceable by criminal or civil punishment. Iowa City...

America's Jordan Burroughs (red) celebrates his victory over Gasjimurad Omarov (blue) of Azerbaijan at 74 kg during the final round of the 2018 Men's Freestyle World Cup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, April 7. Team USA placed first, defeating Azerbaijan 6-4 in the finals. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

USA Wrestling to host 2020 Senior Nationals at Xtream Arena in Coralville

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 23, 2020

One of the most prestigious wrestling events of the year will take place in Iowa this October. USA Wrestling has announced that it will host its 2020 Senior Nationals, featuring the nation’s top...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The Supervisors discussed budget items for the year.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors repeals gun ban in public buildings

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 23, 2020

Guns are allowed in county buildings in Johnson County for the first time in nine years. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors reluctantly rolled back a 2011 policy prohibiting firearms in public...

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UI public health experts say herd immunity isn’t the solution to COVID-19

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 22, 2020

With the recent uptick in the number of national coronavirus cases, some people have encouraged intentional exposure to the illness in order to help the population establish immunity to the virus....

Photo Illustration by Jenna Galligan

UI TikTok creators plan to stay with the app despite possible ban

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 22, 2020

Swiping through her “For You” page on the popular video-sharing app TikTok, Breck Goodman can see posts ranging from astrology content to short clips of toads. The incoming third-year student at...

Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs cheers during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Tristan Wirfs agrees to terms on rookie contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 22, 2020

Former Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs has agreed to terms on his rookie contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL Network's Ian Raporort reported Wednesday. The deal is fully guaranteed...

U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with the Daily Iowan staff after a visit to Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Federal unemployment assistance will be reduced in phase four coronavirus relief bill, Grassley says

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 22, 2020

Federal unemployment assistance will likely continue in Congress’s phase four coronavirus relief package, but it will be reduced from the current mark of $600 a week, according to Sen. Chuck Grassley,...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at a city council meeting over Zoom on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Items included the possible building of solar panels in Waterworks Prairie Park and the COVID-19 City Employee Pay Plan.

Iowa City City Council to move forward with creating Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Rachel Schilke and Riley Davis July 21, 2020

The Iowa City City Council took the next steps in creating a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address racial injustice in the city, discussing the details of the board they committed to creating...

The Iowa DOT building is seen on Monday, July 20, 2020.

Iowa one of few states sharing drivers license data with U.S. Census Bureau

Mary Hartel, News Reporter July 21, 2020

Iowa is one of four states currently in an agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau to share driver’s license and identification information. While the Iowa Department of Transportation said the...

Incoming UI senior and Florida native, Rachael Wagner, poses for a portrait. Contributed.

Students return to the UI from COVID-19 hotspots

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 21, 2020

In a July 8 article, The New York Times published a chart of the world’s worst outbreaks of the coronavirus. The graph treated U.S. states like countries. Of the 25 territories, 15 were U.S. states...