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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

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.

McCaffery impressed by Iowa basketball captains’ leadership

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 30, 2020

There are only so many things student-athletes can do when they're left by themselves without a season. Options include going to a virtual class, working out, and playing video games. If the student-athlete...

Members of the Iowa wrestling team pose for a photo after winning the team title during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Eight Hawkeyes named NWCA Academic Honorees

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor April 30, 2020

Iowa wrestling's 2019-20 season ended nearly two months ago, but the Hawkeyes have continued to rack up achievements. The National Wrestling Coaches Association announced Thursday afternoon that eight...

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

Workers may lose benefits if they don’t return to work because of safety concerns

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor April 30, 2020

Iowans who don’t return to work because of fears of coronavirus safety may lose jobless benefits if their employer resumes business, Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend said in a press...

Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Purdue's  Devin Schroder during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Lee won by major decision 16-2, securing the 125-pound championship, and Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Lee named co-winner of AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor April 29, 2020

For just the second time in the award's 90-year history, two athletes have been named AAU James E. Sullivan Award recipients. Iowa wrestling's Spencer Lee and Oregon women's basketball's Sabrina Ionescu...

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

UI leaders told Reynolds they felt prepared to resume elective surgeries

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter April 29, 2020

As Gov. Kim Reynolds defended her decision to reopen parts of Iowa, she said University of Iowa leaders, including President Bruce Harreld, were involved in the decision to reinstate elective surgeries...

Iowa City police asking for public’s help in assault investigation

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 29, 2020

Iowa City police are asking anyone with any information about a Wednesday morning assault to contact the department as the incident is being investigated. According to a release from the City of...

Test tubes with samples are put into a spinner at the University of Iowa Medical Laboratory on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.

Research at University of Iowa put on pause due to COVID-19

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter April 28, 2020

With COVID-19 restrictions impacting universities around the nation, research at the University of Iowa has been put on hold. Stephen Pradarelli, strategic communications director for the office...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

Johnson County leaders recommend still avoiding nonessential travel as other counties set to phase in reopening

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor April 28, 2020

Even as the governor relaxes restrictions statewide on religious gatherings and farmers markets, some Johnson County organizations are hesitant to begin in-person gatherings next week, opting to continue...

Table to Table program Assistant Andrew Winkers oversees a delivery from St. Burch Tavern for the Food with Love Program on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. The program supplies hot meals to shelters in Iowa City while reimbursing the resterants that participate.

Food With Love project aims to serve freshly prepared meals to Johnson County residents in need

Marissa Smith, News Reporter April 28, 2020

Iowa City restaurants are partnering with nonprofit food pantries and the Community Foundation of Johnson County to provide freshly prepared meals to those experiencing food insecurity amid community...

Andrew Kueter-Chadwick makes the 1st stop of the day delivering one dozen eggs to Maurine Neiman as seen.on Saturday April 18,2020.

Iowa farmers struggle as COVID-19 impacts ripple through food supply

Riley Davis, News Reporter April 28, 2020

Nicholle Dawson’s Parnell, Iowa farm purchased an additional 800 hens to “gear up” for this year’s farmers markets, she said. Now, as the area’s summertime farmers markets continue to plan...

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

University of Iowa students may soon apply for funds from $16 million CARES Act share

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter April 28, 2020

University of Iowa students experiencing financial hardship because of COVID-19 may apply for relief using federal funds beginning May 4 on MyUI.  The UI shared Monday that students must articulate...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 9, 2018.

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowans must use their best judgement as parts of the state reopen on May 1

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 28, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds called on Iowans to use their best judgement and remember their personal responsibility in slowing the spread of COVID-19 as she partially reopens businesses across 77 counties on...