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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

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Protesters gather to commemorate a new mural that celebrates Black lives on Saturday, July 4, 2020 on Linn Street in Iowa City. After multiple speakers shared personal stories of inequality at the Pentacrest, protesters walked to Linn Street to celebrate an unveiling of a mural by Robert Moore and Dana Harrison.

Iowa Freedom Riders continue push for change with Fourth of July protest

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor July 5, 2020

A Saturday night protest led by the Iowa Freedom Riders celebrated Black art by making a stop at the official unveiling of a new mural on 202 N Linn Street, “Reciprocal of Humanity.” The mural...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan makes a practice kick 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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan named to BTN All-Decade Team

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 3, 2020

After becoming a hero in his freshman season by kicking a game-winning field goal against No. 3 Michigan, Iowa kicker Keith Duncan went two seasons without even attempting a kick. Now, after a record-breaking...

Freedom Fighter and Iowa City alumn, Sophia Lusala, reads of the lists of changes their organization has proposed over a Zoom call on Wednesday July 1, 2020. The list had seven demands including: removal or School Resource Officers (SRO), diversified school board, anti-racist curriculum, creation of an equity team, mental and financial support to students and staff of color and an open space to talk about complaints of racial bias.

Iowa Freedom Riders seek clarifications to the Iowa City Community School District’s responses to demands

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter July 1, 2020

After reviewing the Iowa City Community School District’s response to demands for a more inclusive academic environment, the Iowa Freedom Riders called upon the district’s board to specify what...

Iowa defensive backs Desmond King celebrates a stopped play against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Former Iowa cornerback Desmond King named to BTN All-Decade Team

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 1, 2020

Desmond King keeps finding ways to exceed expectations. King was originally committed to Ball State before the Hawkeyes flipped him, and now he is a member of the Big Ten Network All-Decade Team's...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City Community School District Board discusses four models for returning to school

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter June 30, 2020

The Iowa City Community School District Board discussed four different models it’s considering the implementation of in the upcoming school year in a virtual meeting Tuesday, including on-site, all-remote,...

People walk around downtown on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.

Iowa City Downtown District discusses plans to support diversity and inclusion at annual State of the Downtown meeting

Lillian Poulsen, Staff Reporter June 30, 2020

Iowa City Downtown District held the annual State of the Downtown address, where leaders discussed the successes of the previous year and what improvements they are currently making to the downtown...

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 moves to establish truth and reconciliation commission

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 30, 2020

The Iowa City City Council took the first steps toward establishing a truth and reconciliation commission Tuesday to address past and current injustices highlighted by Black Lives Matter protesters...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference on Monday, June 15 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Barta addressed recent action within the Iowa Athletic Department, including the separation agreement with Chris Doyle, as well as plans for the future.

Iowa AD Gary Barta announces $15 million in budget reductions, plan assumes football and basketball seasons will be played with fans

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 30, 2020

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta announced in a news release Tuesday that, as part of the University of Iowa's plan to mitigate the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the athletics department...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces changes to COVID-19 recovery reporting system

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 30, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowans who have tested positive for COVID-19 will now be considered recovered after 28 days unless case investigators find they have not recovered or been hospitalized. The new...

Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff blocks Pitt defensive lineman Darryl Render during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Former Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff named to BTN All-Decade Team

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 30, 2020

Josey Jewell now has some company from another former Hawkeye on the Big Ten Network's All-Decade football team. Brandon Scherff, who played at Iowa from 2010-14, was named as one of five offensive...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

University of Iowa doctors monitor and help COVID-19 patients remotely

Cole Krutzfeild, News Reporter June 29, 2020

A team of doctors at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics have created a program to monitor people with COVID-19 from the comfort and safety of the patients’ homes. The UI Health Care’s...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley crosses the goal line during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Former Hawkeye Akrum Wadley calls his time with Iowa football program ‘a living nightmare’

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 29, 2020

Former Iowa running back Akrum Wadley made several allegations of mistreatment against current and former members of the Iowa football coaching staff in a public statement on Monday. In the post, Wadley...