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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Former Hillel director David Weltman and his attorney Christopher Foster listen to the state’s closing argument during the third and final day of trial on Thursday, 5, 2020, at the Johnson County Courthouse. Weltman was convicted of second-degree sexual abuse, a Class B felony. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Seperate hearing date set to discuss a new trial on sexual abuse charges for former Iowa Hillel director

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor May 5, 2020

A separate date to discuss a new trial for David Weltman — the former Iowa Hillel director who was convicted of sexually abusing a minor during Hebrew lessons in 2019 — has been set. The hearing...

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

Gov Kim Reynolds on Iowa’s response plan to COVID-19: ‘This isn’t political’

Lauren White, News Reporter May 4, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds rejected the notion that the state’s COVID-19 response has been based on political decisions, despite many Iowa Democrats disagreeing with Reynolds’ decision to not issue a shelter-in-place...

A police car sits inside the a parking garage on May 4, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Arrest made in Iowa City homicide case

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor May 4, 2020

An arrest has been made in the homicide case of Iowa City resident Kejuan Winters, who died April 20 from gunshot wounds. Durojaiye Antonio Rosa, 22, 1960 Broadway St., was charged Monday with first-degree...

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses reporters regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Big Ten extends suspension of all organized team activities through June 1

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 4, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Monday that it has extended the previously announced suspension of all organized team activities through June 1, 2020, and will re-evaluate at that time. Sports...

The University of Iowa Study abroad office is seen on Monday, October 21st, 2019.

Fate of fall study abroad remains uncertain

Mary Hartel, News Reporter May 3, 2020

Following the early end to spring study-abroad programs as an immediate ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic — the University of Iowa brought students home early in the semester and canceled all...

Kent State University has canceled plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, shootings.

‘It was horrifying’: Revisiting the Kent State shooting’s impact on the UI campus 50 years later

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter May 3, 2020

When Willard “Sandy” Boyd became University of Iowa president in 1969, he never expected to receive the news a year later that students just a few states over had been killed on a college campus. A...

Second assault reported on College Street this week

Second assault reported on College Street this week

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor May 1, 2020

An assault was reported on East College Street Friday morning, making this the second assault in the area this week. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, the assault occurred at 8:15...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa moves remainder of summer sessions online

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter May 1, 2020

The University of Iowa announced through a university-wide email Friday that the rest of its summer sessions will move to online-only instruction. The UI said in the email that the fourth and fifth...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz greets UI President Bruce Harreld after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Iowa set to resume sports practices June 1, University of Iowa president says

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 30, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told the state Board of Regents Thursday that the school was planning to resume athletic practices, including football practices, June 1. "We have a moratorium...

Regent President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Iowa regents recommend no tuition hikes amid ‘unprecedented’ COVID-19 uncertainty

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 30, 2020

May 4: The state Board of Regents did a first reading of the proposed tuition and mandatory fees for the 2020-21 academic year, the proposed rates will remain flat amid the novel coronavirus pandemic...

The University of Iowa Health Care building is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2015.

Harreld says UIHC is confident in supply of personal protective equipment to resume elective procedures

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor April 30, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld defended Iowa Gov. Kim Reynold’s decision to resume elective surgeries in the state beginning Monday, and spoke on the financial impact the purchase of...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks in front of the state Board of Regents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

University of Iowa president reports around $76 million in expenses, losses from COVID-19 response

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2020

The nearly $16.2 million the University of Iowa will receive through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is not enough to make up for the $76 million budget shortfall the...