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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

In this diptych, the T. Anne Clery Walkway is seen on March 11 and March 30, 2020. The first photo was taken on the last day of regularly scheduled classes and the second on the first day of online classes. Classes have been moved online for the remainder of the semester due to coronavirus .

Empty University of Iowa campus, Iowa City ‘eerie’ for those in town

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2020

Seniors Adam Goedken and Kyle Apple strolled leisurely down the T. Anne Cleary walkway on the University of Iowa’s first Monday after spring break. The skies were a clear blue with few clouds in...

Iowa Center Luka Garzais blocked by Illinois Center Kofi Cockburn during a game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, March, 8, 2020 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, 76-78.

Iowa’s Luka Garza denied Wooden Award as Dayton’s Obi Toppin takes home honor

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 7, 2020

On the same day he was named the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award winner for being the nation's best center, Iowa's Luka Garza was denied the John R. Wooden Award, which was given to Dayton's Obi Toppin. Toppin...

UIHC Chief Medical Officer Theresa Brennan speaks during a media availability event at the IMU on March 4, 2020. The University of Iowa officials spoke to reporters about the UI's actions regarding coronavirus.

Johnson County hospitals confident in ventilator supply, leaders say

Johnson County area hospital leaders are confident in their supplies of ventilators as they prepare for a potential surge in COVID-19 patients.  According to a projection by the University of Washington’s...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UI collaborates with University of Georgia to develop MERS — a potential COVID-19 vaccine

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter April 7, 2020

The University of Iowa and University of Georgia have teamed up and developed a vaccine that protects mice against MERS, which is closely related to the virus that causes COVID-19, UI Health Care announced...

Iowa center Luka Garza chews on his mouthguard during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 96-72.

Luka Garza named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 7, 2020

Iowa junior Luka Garza has been named the recipient of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award. The announcement was made Tuesday by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Named...

Iowa's 149-pound Pat Lugo grapples with Ohio State's  Sammy Sasso during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Lugo won by decision 2-1, securing the 149-pound championship, and Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Pat Lugo reflects on 2019-20 wrestling season, Hawkeye career

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor April 6, 2020

After a long day of practice, a short walk is all that stands between Pat Lugo and the comforts of his apartment. On March 12, the short stroll from Carver-Hawkeye Arena proved to be agonizing. At...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC joins international clinical trial for drug to treat COVID-19

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 6, 2020

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics announced Monday that it is participating in an international clinical trial for remdesivir, an antiviral drug, to evaluate its safety and effectiveness...

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

Reynolds orders further closure of businesses

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor April 6, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the closure of more businesses and public gathering places in an acceleration of Iowa’s response to the coronavirus, including malls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades,...

First COVID-19 death reported in Johnson County

First COVID-19 death reported in Johnson County

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter April 5, 2020

The first COVID-19-related death in Johnson County was reported Sunday by the Iowa Department of Public Health.  The individual was an older adult between the ages of 61 and 80. Eight new total deaths...

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

FEMA to send Iowa over $44 million for reimbursement of COVID-19 response expenses

Josie Fischels, Arts & Culture Editor April 4, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will send more than $44 million to Iowa in order to reimburse COVID-19 response costs, according to a press release. The...

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Reports of gunshots at The Quarters

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 4, 2020

Iowa City police found evidence of gunshots at The Quarters apartment complex, 2401 Highway 6 E., Friday night. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, officers were called around 9 p.m....

Johnson County Public Health Director Dave Koch speaks during a press conference about COVID-19 at the Joint Emergency Communications Center on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Johnson County officials say Iowa’s COVID-19 mitigation memo one ‘tool’

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2020

Johnson County officials on April 3 downplayed the role of the Iowa Department of Public Health's guidance on implementing COVID-19 mitigation measures including a shelter-in-place order, describing...