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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

The Englert Theater is seen closed on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. The spread of coronavirus in Johnson county has been named a public health emergency. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan.)

Mission Creek Festival canceled for 2020

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor May 22, 2020

After originally postponing for the fall, Englert Theater’s Mission Creek Festival has been canceled entirely for 2020, according to an announcement on Englert’s website Friday. The theater had...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa to begin phased reopening of select campus operations

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor May 22, 2020

The University of Iowa announced a pilot program for a phased reopening of certain campus programs in a campus-wide email to the UI community Friday. The program will begin with the Carver College of Medicine...

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

Iowa’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to resume activities June 1

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor May 22, 2020

On Friday, The University of Iowa announced a pilot program that will slowly initiate a return to normalcy on campus. Among those entities allowed to return is Iowa's Department of Intercollegiate...

Jazz Fest spectators and local residents enjoy the fireworks at the Old Capital Building on Friday June 30th 2017. (James Year/Daily Iowan)

Iowa City cancels Fourth of July fireworks

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor May 22, 2020

Iowa City won't host its annual Fourth of July fireworks this summer, the city announced Friday, in order to continue mitigating the spread of the novel coronavirus. The annual Summer of the Arts...

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston tackles Northwestern quarter back Aidan Smith during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. The Hawkeyes had a total of 63 tackles.

Hawkeye football players anxious to resume team activities

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 21, 2020

Iowa defensive tackle Austin Schulte has spent the last four years working out in Hawkeye football facilities. Now, with organized team activities on hold in the Big Ten, he’s back to lifting in...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to his team 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.

Northern Illinois’ Jack Heflin to join Iowa as graduate transfer

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 21, 2020

Northern Illinois defensive tackle Jack Heflin entered his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal earlier this week and he came to a quick decision. Heflin told 247Sports Thursday that he will transfer...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Iowa’s Ezra Miller enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 21, 2020

Former Iowa offensive lineman Ezra Miller has entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal, he announced on Twitter Thursday. Miller announced in January that he was stepping away from football...

Filmscene is seen on April 15, 2020.

Movie theaters get green light from Reynolds to reopen, but FilmScene will remain closed for now

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor May 20, 2020

Movie theaters made the list of Iowa businesses included in Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' Wednesday announcement that will allow more businesses to reopen beginning May 22, but Iowa City's FilmScene won't be...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Summer sports return approved for Iowa high schools

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 20, 2020

Both the Iowa High School Athletic Association Board of Control and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Board of Directors have voted to approve resuming the 2020 summer sports seasons under...

Iowa's Will Davies hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Texas Tech at the HTRC on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. The Red Raiders defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-3.

Allaf, Davies earn All-Big Ten honors

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor May 20, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday that Hawkeyes Will Davies and Kareem Allaf have both garnered All-Big Ten distinctions. Allaf made the All-Big Ten First team, and Davies made the All-Big...

Iowa Volleyball Head Coach Bond Shymansky watches his team play against the Indiana Hoosiers on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3-0.

Shymansky, Iowa volleyball officially penalized for NCAA rule infractions

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor May 20, 2020

The University of Iowa and the NCAA announced Wednesday that a negotiated resolution had been reached relating to the Hawkeye volleyball program's previous violations of NCAA rules. Iowa Athletics...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives Iowa high school summer sports permission to reopen June 1

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 20, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday that Iowa school-sponsored activities can reopen June 1, including high school baseball and softball. "I know many parents and youth athletes are all so eager to...