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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

Stickers on the floor encouraging social distancing are seen on the floor on Tuesday, June 2 in Iowa City West High School.

Iowa shatters primary turnout record with mail-in ballots in unprecedented primary election amid COVID-19

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor June 2, 2020

A record number of Iowans cast their ballots in Tuesday's primaries after the Secretary of State's Office mailed each active Iowa voter an absentee ballot-request form to encourage voting from home. Statewide...

Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks with a member of UISG during the Hawkeye Caucus at the State Capitol in Des Moines on April 9, 2019. The Hawkeye Caucus provides members of the University of Iowa community to come speak with Iowa legislators.

Miller-Meeks wins Republican nomination in Iowa’s 2nd District House race

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 2, 2020

State Sen. Marianette Miller-Meeks, R-Ottumwa, won the Republican nomination for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District with 47.54 percent of the vote at press time, after a contentious campaign against...

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Theresa Greenfield wins Democratic Senate primary

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 2, 2020

Des Moines businesswoman Theresa Greenfield won the Democratic U.S. Senate primary Tuesday, taking 47.7 percent of the vote and beating out three challengers, securing the nomination to face Sen. Joni...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks during the Say Their Names rally on the Pentacrest on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Iowa City community members gathered to remember George Floyd, Ahmed Arbury, Yassin Mohamed and others. Money was collected during the event which went in donation to a vehicle procession carrying protesters going to Minneapolis. There were about five vehicles leaving directly following the rally.

Iowa City leaders to hold ‘Speak Up, Speak Out’ series for community

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 2, 2020

Three public events over the span of four days this week will give members of the community an opportunity to have their voices heard by Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague and other community leaders, according...

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

Curfews will not affect voting in primary, Reynolds confirms

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 2, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds confirmed that voting for the June 2 primary election will not be affected by curfews imposed in several cities and counties in Iowa during a press conference Tuesday. Iowa is...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Kirk Ferentz addresses George Floyd’s death in virtual meeting with Iowa football team

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 2, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz's name carries a lot of weight in the Hawkeye State. It has for most of his 22 years leading the Hawkeye football program. Several members of the Iowa athletic...

Protesters gather on the Pentacrest for a moment of silence during a protest in Iowa City on Monday, June 1, 2020. Protesters walk through downtown to the Johnson County Jail where they interacted peacefully with the police. Protesters then moved to the Iowa City Police Department where they smashed windows on a door.

Iowa City protest remains mostly peaceful despite tension with police, broken glass

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 2, 2020

A night of protesting unfolded across Iowa City Monday night to protest the death of George Floyd and police violence against black people. The night ended with minor property damage and no major altercations...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI sorority recruitment to go online in the fall

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 1, 2020

Formal recruitment at the University of Iowa’s 14 Panhellenic sororities will be held virtually this fall, according to an email sent to sorority members by Fraternity and Sorority Life assistant director...

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.

Commissioner Kevin Warren creates Big Ten Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 1, 2020

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren announced in an open letter Monday the creation of the conference's Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition. Warren said in his letter that he invites student-athletes,...

Officers stand with riot shields outside of the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville on Monday, June 1, 2020. Social media posts circulated Twitter and Facebook encouraging looters to break into the mall at 10:30 p.m. Police blocked the entrances and the crowd became violent as a man rushed an officer and police used pepper spray and flash bangs on the crowd. Several nearby businesses had property damage to windows and some protesters were handcuffed.

Curfew imposed in Coralville

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 1, 2020

An 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew has been imposed for the city of Coralville after city officials stated in a Monday release that looting and looting attempts occurred at several Coralville businesses Sunday...

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

Reynolds condemns violence in Iowa protests, says National Guard prepared to step in

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 1, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds condemned violent protests in Iowa, and said the Iowa National Guard is prepared to assist local law enforcement if unrest persists in Iowa cities. "Under my order, they...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

‘Together we must act’: UI leaders to release update to diversity equity and inclusion plan this week

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 1, 2020

As protests, vigils, and demonstrations spread throughout Iowa and the nation this weekend in response to the death of George Floyd, top University of Iowa leaders called for collective action and...