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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 head coach Fran McCaffery draws up plays during a timeout during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Fran McCaffery supporting Luka Garza ahead of upcoming NBA decision

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 21, 2020

Iowa's star center Luka Garza has a decision coming up that will have a significant impact not only on the 2020-21 Hawkeye men's basketball team, but on college basketball as a whole. First reported...

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 Mayor issues proclamation requiring masks in public

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter July 20, 2020

Update July 21: Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague issued a proclamation Tuesday requiring everybody in Iowa City to wear a face covering in public when it is not possible to keep six feet of distance from...

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

Iowa Athletics Department reports one positive COVID-19 test out of 70 tests conducted in past week

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 20, 2020

The Iowa Athletics Department announced Monday that it conducted 70 COVID-19 tests for the week of July 13-19 and received one positive test and 69 negative tests. As part of Iowa's return to campus...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Ferentz discussed the upcoming football season and the continuing actions that the team is working on toward strengthening inclusivity in the program. (Hannah Kinson/ The Daily Iowan)

Report shows Iowa was aware of ‘serious racial bias’ within football program after internal investigation

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 20, 2020

Dozens of Black former Iowa football players began speaking out in early June about alleged racial disparities within the program and the mistreatment of Black players. According to a report by Hawkeye...

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

University of Iowa students voice concerns about fall plans to offer in-person instruction

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 19, 2020

Some University of Iowa students are concerned about the university’s decision to return to in-person instruction for the fall semester. Many worry that the public health guidelines currently in...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI cancels in-person fall youth programming

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor July 17, 2020

In a campus-wide email sent on Friday, the University of Iowa announced that it will no longer offer in-person youth programming in the fall due to the coronavirus pandemic. “After considering...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds requires mostly in-person learning at Iowa schools

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 17, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will require K-12 schools to prioritize in-person learning when the academic year resumes in August, and schools will be required to provide at least half of their core classes...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. "What you say and how you feel is valid, and will be heard," said Smith when discussing inclusion between the current players and for future recruits on the team.  (Hannah Kinson/ The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football notebook: Updates on investigation, plans for national anthem, Jack Koerner

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 16, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz said at a Thursday press conference that he met with lawyers from the Kansas City law firm Husch Blackwell this past week to discuss the allegations of racial...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Ferentz discussed the upcoming football season and the continuing actions that the team is working on toward strengthening inclusivity in the program. (Hannah Kinson/ The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football program trying to mitigate spread of coronavirus

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 16, 2020

The Iowa football program started voluntary workouts June 8, and since then no player or coach has known what the next day will bring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "It’s brought a lot of unique...

Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks during an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Monday Sept. 30, 2019. Fuentes addressed topics including diversity of campus and student enrollment.

Provost Fuentes signs settlement agreement with UI to serve as special assistant to the president

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor July 16, 2020

University of Iowa executive vice president and provost Montserrat Fuentes has stepped down as provost after signing a settlement agreement with the UI, effective Thursday. According to a release...

Guns are displayed at Scheels in Coralville on Tuesday, April 11, 2018.

Tighter state laws means more uniformity amongst local restrictions on firearms in Iowa

Mary Hartel, News Reporter July 15, 2020

Iowa City and neighboring cities now have more uniformity when it comes to where residents can carry guns, but some leaders are still wary of weapons being allowed in public buildings. The Iowa...

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

UI working to accommodate employees who are parents in light of ICCSD taking classes online

Rylee Wilson, News Editor July 15, 2020

In a campus forum Wednesday afternoon, UI administrators said the university is aware that the Iowa City Community School District’s decision to not open school buildings will affect working parents...