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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

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

Governor to allow more businesses to reopen

Rylee Wilson, News Editor May 20, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that several more businesses will be allowed to resume activities in the coming weeks, with movie theaters, aquariums, museums and wedding venues allowed to reopen effective...

Iowa's Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Maryland at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 6-1.

Van Heuvelen Treadwell named unanimous All-Big Ten selection

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 20, 2020

Iowa senior Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell has been named a unanimous selection to the women's tennis All-Big Ten team, the conference announced Wednesday. It is her fourth All-Big Ten selection. She...

City Council convenes virtually on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Iowa City residents could tune in on several online platforms and write in for public comment.

City Council approves fire station reconstruction

Riley Davis and Rachel Schilke, News Reporters May 20, 2020

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a purchase agreement to relocate Fire Station 3 to a 1.5-acre lot in a new subdivision on American Legion Road. The original east-side...

Iowa's Kareem Allaf hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska-Omaha at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 6-1.

Allaf, Kerst earn postseason honors

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor May 18, 2020

Monday was filled with great successes for Iowa men's tennis. The Intercollegiate Tennis Association bestowed four awards upon seniors Jason Kerst and Kareem Allaf. Allaf was named the ITA's Central...

Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell celebrates a point during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Indiana at the HTRC on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 4-3.  .

Van Heuvelen Treadwell earns ITA honor

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor May 18, 2020

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced Monday that senior Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell had been named ITA Central Regional Senior Player of the Year. Van Heuvelen Treadwell is first Hawkeye...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.

UI utility system P3’s $999 million in net proceeds remain in ‘short-term instruments’ as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on economy

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2020

The University of Iowa is keeping approximately $999 million in proceeds from its utility system public/private partnership in short-term instruments while the stock markets tumble and uncertainty...

University of Iowa mascot Herky the Hawkeye goes back out On Parade for the 10th Anniversary of Herky on Parade on Monday, May 5, 2014.

Graduation Herky is nowhere to be found on the University of Iowa Pentacrest. Where is the Hawkeye mascot statue?

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2020

While spring 2020 Hawkeye graduates flock to the Pentacrest to take photos at the heart of campus, Graduation Herky — a statue depicting the University of Iowa mascot donning a cap and gown — is...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

UI extends Tippie College of Business dean search until fall semester

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter May 15, 2020

The University of Iowa shared Friday it has extended the Tippie College of Business dean search to allow candidates to have in-person visits during the fall semester, but it's unclear what the decision...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

UI developing plan for in-person fall semester, faculty and staff to continue remote work

Naomi Hofferber, Arts and News Reporter May 15, 2020

On Friday, the University of Iowa took another step in its planning process for reopening in the fall, a campus-wide email informed UI students, faculty, and staff. UI planning teams submitted scenarios...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Kim Reynolds said PPE requests have dropped, additional equipment is stockpiled

Lauren White, News Reporter May 15, 2020

This weekend will be the first that personal protective equipment will not be sent to counties across the state due to a dramatic decrease in requests for this equipment, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Friday.  Many...

Brothers patio is seen on May 15, the first day Johnson County restaurants were allowed to reopen at limited capacity.

Businesses can reopen — but some in Iowa City are having second thoughts

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor May 15, 2020

Iowa City businesses are split on the decision to reopen their doors after Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that nearly all businesses in Iowa will be allowed to open at half capacity beginning...

Iowa gymnast Lauren Guerin performs her floor routine during the Gymhawks' home opener on Jan. 11 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Guerin named first team All-Big Ten

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 14, 2020

Iowa sophomore Lauren Guerin has been named first team All-Big Ten, the conference announced Thursday. She is the first Hawkeye to earn that honor since Mollie Drenth and Angel Metcalf in 2017. The...