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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

University of Iowa mascot Herky the Hawkeye goes back out On Parade for the 10th Anniversary of Herky on Parade on Monday, May 5, 2014.

Graduation Herky is nowhere to be found on the University of Iowa Pentacrest. Where is the Hawkeye mascot statue?

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2020

While spring 2020 Hawkeye graduates flock to the Pentacrest to take photos at the heart of campus, Graduation Herky — a statue depicting the University of Iowa mascot donning a cap and gown — is...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

UI extends Tippie College of Business dean search until fall semester

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter May 15, 2020

The University of Iowa shared Friday it has extended the Tippie College of Business dean search to allow candidates to have in-person visits during the fall semester, but it's unclear what the decision...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

UI developing plan for in-person fall semester, faculty and staff to continue remote work

Naomi Hofferber, Arts and News Reporter May 15, 2020

On Friday, the University of Iowa took another step in its planning process for reopening in the fall, a campus-wide email informed UI students, faculty, and staff. UI planning teams submitted scenarios...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds said PPE requests have dropped, additional equipment is stockpiled

Lauren White, News Reporter May 15, 2020

This weekend will be the first that personal protective equipment will not be sent to counties across the state due to a dramatic decrease in requests for this equipment, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Friday.  Many...

Brothers patio is seen on May 15, the first day Johnson County restaurants were allowed to reopen at limited capacity.

Businesses can reopen — but some in Iowa City are having second thoughts

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor May 15, 2020

Iowa City businesses are split on the decision to reopen their doors after Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that nearly all businesses in Iowa will be allowed to open at half capacity beginning...

Iowa gymnast Lauren Guerin performs her floor routine during the Gymhawks' home opener on Jan. 11 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Guerin named first team All-Big Ten

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 14, 2020

Iowa sophomore Lauren Guerin has been named first team All-Big Ten, the conference announced Thursday. She is the first Hawkeye to earn that honor since Mollie Drenth and Angel Metcalf in 2017. The...

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

Test Iowa equipment validated, governor expects increased testing ability

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor May 14, 2020

Three weeks after the launch of Test Iowa — the $26 million contract between the state and a group of Utah tech firms — the State Hygienic Lab has completed the validation process of the program’s...

Fans gather to meet monster truck drivers during the first-evert All-Star Monster Trucks show at the Johnson County Fair on July 21, 2019.

Johnson County Fair cancels in-person entertainment

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor May 14, 2020

The Johnson County Fair, slated for July, won't have grandstand or ground entertainment this year. In a press release Thursday, the Johnson County Agricultural Association and the Johnson County Fair...

The Daily Iowan newsroom is seen on Feb. 26, 2019.

The Daily Iowan named nation’s Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper

DI staff May 13, 2020

The Society of Professional Journalists on Tuesday named The Daily Iowan national winners for the Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper in the 2019 Mark of Excellence Awards. National Mark of...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City Mayor signs order delaying water rate increase, adjusting public sidewalk restrictions

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 13, 2020

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague signed a proclamation Monday aimed at helping residents and businesses navigate the novel coronavirus pandemic.  These restrictions come as Gov. Kim Reynolds gives...

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‘We have to keep people safe’: Hawkeyes at the heart of University of Iowa’s COVID-19 response

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld was searching for a guiding star in March to lead the institution through the COVID-19 pandemic amid a horizon filled with uncertainty. As the number of...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences planning for large classes to be at least partially virtual

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor May 12, 2020

The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is planning to conduct fall classes with 50 or more expected enrollees in a semi- or full-online format to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. In...