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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

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

Governor says Iowa will not shelter in place at this time, no date set on local business reopenings

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 24, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and state public-health officials said Tuesday that the state will not implement shelter in place at this time, as a growing number of states have made the move to limit nonessential...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Ohio State’s Hunter Lucas during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. No. 1 Lee defeated Lucas by technical fall in 2:32, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10.

Lee named NCAA Division I Most Dominant Wrestler

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2020

The NCAA announced the winners of its postseason wrestling awards Tuesday morning. Among those honored was Iowa's Spencer Lee. The 125-pound junior was named Most Dominant Division I Wrestler. The...

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.

Garza earns consensus All-American status, comes in second for AP Player of the Year

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 24, 2020

The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its first-team All-America team on Tuesday, which included Iowa center Luka Garza. Garza has earned consensus first-team All-America...

Three reports of shots fired in Iowa City Monday night

Three reports of shots fired in Iowa City Monday night

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor March 24, 2020

Iowa City police responded to three reports of shots fired in Iowa City Monday, all of which were reported at night. It is unknown if any of these incidents are related, according to a release from...

Authorities respond to a structure fire at the UI Communications Center on Monday, March 23, 2020.

Iowa City Fire Department contains fire at UI Communications Center

Kimberly Bates, DITV reporter March 23, 2020

The Iowa City Fire Department has contained a structure fire at the University of Iowa Communications Center after a UI police officer discovered the fire at 7:13 p.m. Monday, according to a Hawk Alert. Authorities...

The Airliner is seen closed on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. The spread of coronavirus in Johnson county has been named a public health emergency. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan.)

Governor Reynolds announces state-based support for local businesses

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter March 23, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced in a press conference Monday afternoon new state-based support for local businesses impacted by COVID-19 closures.  This plan would provide grants and delay tax deadlines...

The Harrison Street Parking Ramp is seen on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

Iowa City makes downtown ramps free of charge, continues spring break bus schedule

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 23, 2020

The City of Iowa City will make most parking free of charge, the city announced in a release Monday.  City Administrator Geoff Fruin said during a Monday press conference they had pulled cashiers from...

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Iowa Press host Dean Borg has died at 81

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter March 23, 2020

Longtime Iowa Public Radio and Iowa Press host Dean Borg died the afternoon of March 22 from complications from pancreatic cancer at age 81.  Borg was the longest-serving host in the history of...

Iowa center Luka Garza prepares to make a free throw during a game on March 8 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Garza, Doyle named USBWA All-Americans

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 23, 2020

Iowa men's basketball's Luka Garza and women's basketball's Kathleen Doyle were both announced as All-Americans by the United States Basketball Writers Association on Monday. Garza was named to...

UI launches emergency funds for students, health-care providers

UI launches emergency funds for students, health-care providers

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 23, 2020

The University of Iowa is accepting donations for two emergency funds that aim to benefit both students and health-care providers at UI Hospitals and Clinics during the novel coronavirus outbreak.  The...

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 finalist for AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 23, 2020

Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee has been named one of 10 finalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award, presented annually since 1930 to the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States. The...

Editorial: Students feel effects of UI’s slow response to COVID-19

Editorial: Students feel effects of UI’s slow response to COVID-19

DI Editorial Board March 22, 2020

COVID-19 has been the most destructive pandemic for Americans in just over a century. Everyone needs leadership that not only reacts quickly to the crisis, but also considers every person’s humanity. For...