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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.

Test Iowa equipment validated, governor expects increased testing ability

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor May 14, 2020

Three weeks after the launch of Test Iowa — the $26 million contract between the state and a group of Utah tech firms — the State Hygienic Lab has completed the validation process of the program’s...

Fans gather to meet monster truck drivers during the first-evert All-Star Monster Trucks show at the Johnson County Fair on July 21, 2019.

Johnson County Fair cancels in-person entertainment

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor May 14, 2020

The Johnson County Fair, slated for July, won't have grandstand or ground entertainment this year. In a press release Thursday, the Johnson County Agricultural Association and the Johnson County Fair...

The Daily Iowan newsroom is seen on Feb. 26, 2019.

The Daily Iowan named nation’s Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper

DI staff May 13, 2020

The Society of Professional Journalists on Tuesday named The Daily Iowan national winners for the Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper in the 2019 Mark of Excellence Awards. National Mark of...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City Mayor signs order delaying water rate increase, adjusting public sidewalk restrictions

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 13, 2020

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague signed a proclamation Monday aimed at helping residents and businesses navigate the novel coronavirus pandemic.  These restrictions come as Gov. Kim Reynolds gives...

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‘We have to keep people safe’: Hawkeyes at the heart of University of Iowa’s COVID-19 response

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld was searching for a guiding star in March to lead the institution through the COVID-19 pandemic amid a horizon filled with uncertainty. As the number of...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences planning for large classes to be at least partially virtual

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor May 12, 2020

The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is planning to conduct fall classes with 50 or more expected enrollees in a semi- or full-online format to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. In...

Iowa thrower Laulauga Tausaga competes in the women’s shot put premiere during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Tausaga’s 16.72m throw earned her sixth place, behind five throwers who surpassed the previous meet record of 17.13m.

Tausaga named Big Ten Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 12, 2020

Make it two track and field honors for the Hawkeyes on Tuesday. After sprinter Wayne Lawrence was named the Big Ten Men's Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year Tuesday morning, the conference...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds will announce changes in mitigation strategies on Wednesday

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor May 12, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will announce changes to many mitigation strategies Wednesday, as the May 15 expiration date for these policies is approaching.  Reynolds said she is still looking at...

University of Iowa sprinter Wayne Lawrence runs his leg of the 4x400m relay during the Hawkeye Invite at the UI Recreation Building on Jan. 11. He and the other members of the Iowa B relay finished in ninth place.

Lawrence named Big Ten Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Year

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 12, 2020

Iowa sophomore sprinter Wayne Lawrence has been named the Big Ten Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Year, the conference announced Tuesday. Lawrence is the first Hawkeye in program history to earn...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to the backboard during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Bohannon finished with 12 points.

Bohannon, Nunge have hardship waivers approved

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor May 12, 2020

Iowa men's basketball's Jordan Bohannon and Jack Nunge will receive an extra year of eligibility after their hardship waiver petitions were approved by the Big Ten Conference on Tuesday. Bohannon...

Contributed - DJ Paimon Alipour at the Union Bar

121 E. College St.: Union Bar and its earlier iterations were home to many Hawkeye nightlife memories

Alexandra Skores, News Editor May 11, 2020

Ten-cent cold, foamy beer specials, hit tunes spun by nighttime DJs, and a slick glass dance floor illuminated by kaleidoscopic colored lights — since the late 1970s, 121 E. College St. has been...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI returns to regular pay practices for faculty and staff, not charging students certain fees during summer courses

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 11, 2020

The University of Iowa announced in an email to faculty, staff, and students Monday that it will return to regular pay practices beginning May 18 as the university faces a $70 million loss due to the novel...