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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

The Daily Iowan

What is COVID-19? A breakdown of the virus that's spread across the globe

What is COVID-19? A breakdown of the virus that’s spread across the globe

Alexandra Skores, News Editor March 22, 2020

COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, has claimed the lives of over 12,000 individuals across the world and now has a case present in all 50 U.S. states. The virus hadn’t...

In this triptych, UI sophomore Jake Wayne (left), UI junior Chengwei Yue and UI freshman Katie Eganhouse pose for portraits as they move out of the residence halls over the weekend. The UI announced on March 18 that students would have to move out as classes are moved online for the remainder of the semester due to COVID-19.

On Iowa, go home: University of Iowa students move out of residence halls

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2020

Traffic off Interstate 80 is typically a marker of residence-hall move-out. Clinton and Dubuque Streets are packed with parents’ vehicles and filled with the hustle and bustle of families carting...

Iowa linebackers Seth Benson (left) and Kristian Welch holds the trophy after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, December 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans 49-24.

Highlighting a stellar year for Hawkeye sports

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic that has shut down both college and professional sports across the United States hit athletic programs at the University of Iowa particularly hard. The Big Ten will re-evaluate...

UI Health Care issues request to Iowa businesses asking for protective gear

UI Health Care issues request to Iowa businesses asking for protective gear

Riley Davis, News Reporter March 22, 2020

University of Iowa Health Care leaders issued a request today for Iowa businesses and other individuals to donate new or used protective face shields to the hospital for employee use.  The shields...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Governor closes salons, spas, tattoo shops, and more to combat COVID-19

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 22, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced on Sunday she would be closing all salons, barber shops, spas, massage therapists, tattoo shops, and swimming pools.  The announcement came in a press conference...

City Hall is seen on July 17, 2019. A variety of city government departments are housed within the building’s walls alongside the Iowa City City Council, which holds meetings in Emma J. Harvat Hall.

Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty mayors urge residents to stay home

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter March 22, 2020

The mayors of Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty are urging Johnson County residents to practice social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 and limit pressure on local health care resources.  In...

South Clinton St. is seen empty on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. The spread of coronavirus in Johnson county has been named a public health emergency.(Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan.)

U.S. Small Business Administration issues disaster declaration in Iowa, allowing small businesses to apply for federal loans

Mary Hartel, News Reporter March 21, 2020

In the midst of increasing economic shortages resulting from COVID-19, the U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a disaster declaration in Iowa, allowing small businesses in the state to apply...

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

23 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Iowa, 5 in Johnson County

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter March 21, 2020

An additional 23 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Iowa, state officials reported in a release Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 68 positive cases — the largest single-day spike in cases...

UISG meets in the Blackbox Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020. UISG is going to Des Moines on Wednesday to advocate for the UI, specifically through medical amnesty (a law that allows students who are underage to call an ambulance and not be persecuted for the well underage drinking stuff) and renting issues.

UI student governments outline resources for students affected by COVID-19 spread

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter March 20, 2020

The two University of Iowa student government branches in a message Friday outlined resources for students affected by the spread of COVID-19 and resulting closures of businesses and residence halls,...

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.

UI seniors face the reality of canceled commencement this spring

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 20, 2020

The University of Iowa announced March 18 that spring commencement ceremonies are canceled as the spread of the novel coronavirus upends student life, though plans are in the works for an alternative...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with The Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Feb. 13.

‘Hawkeyes persevere’: President, provost address UI community amid COVID-19 spread

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 20, 2020

After classes moved online for the rest of the spring semester on Wednesday, top University of Iowa administrators commended Hawkeyes in a message to the university community Friday encouraging efforts...

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

Iowa agency seeing ‘staggering’ number of unemployment claims as COVID-19 prevention shuts down businesses

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 20, 2020

As restaurants and bars across the state have closed to contain the spread of COVID-19, Iowa Workforce Development is being inundated with unemployment claims, the agency’s executive director Beth Townsend...