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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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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 Dan Hodge Trophy

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 20, 2020

Iowa junior Spencer Lee has been named a finalist for the 2020 Dan Hodge Trophy, awarded annually to the nation's most dominant college wrestler. Fan voting for the award runs from March 23-27 and...

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

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds temporarily relaxes regulations including halting certain evictions and suspending property tax penalties

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor March 20, 2020

Update: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued an update to her proclamation, clarifying that the governor's office has suspended all interest and penalties on property taxes. It is not suspending the actual...

Iowa's Luka Garza dunks the ball during a game against Kennesaw State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 93-51. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Garza named AP First-Team All-American

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 20, 2020

Iowa junior Luka Garza has been named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press, earning 63 first-team votes from the 65-person voting panel. Garza is just the third Hawkeye men's basketball...

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

How DI editors are spending their COVID-19 social-distancing time — and why we’re doing this

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2020

We're all in this social-distancing thing together. Working to slow the spread of COVID-19 has prompted the closure of U.S. higher-education institutions, K-12 schools, bars, restaurants, stores,...

Graphic by Emily Wangen

Johnson County Sheriff’s office halts evictions

Sarah Watson, Managing News Editor March 19, 2020

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has halted all evictions, according to a release from the office’s civil division. The Sheriff’s Office will also stop all service of civil papers except those...

The UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics building is seen on July 17, 2019.

University of Iowa dentistry student self-identifies as first positive COVID-19 case on campus

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2020

A University of Iowa student in the College of Dentistry has self-identified they tested positive for COVID-19, according to a UI email sent to campus Thursday. The College of Dentistry student...

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.

Reynolds not considering shelter-in-place order for Iowans

Rylee Wilson & Caleb McCullough March 19, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said she was not considering putting in place a shelter-in-place order at a press conference on Thursday.  Reynolds said the order, which has been put in place in several...

Commuters load and unload buses at the Downtown interchange in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.

Iowa City buses won’t charge a fare

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter March 19, 2020

Iowa City announced on Thursday that buses will suspend transit fares and will now require passengers to enter through the back doors to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. According to...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle shoots the ball during the Iowa vs. Ohio State Women's Big Ten Tournament game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March 6, 2020. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 87-66.

Doyle named AP Third-Team All-American

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 19, 2020

Iowa senior guard Kathleen Doyle has been named an AP Third Team All-American, the Associated Press announced Thursday. Doyle is one of seven Hawkeyes to earn AP All-American distinction. Four Hawkeyes...

Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

Governor, top Iowa health official: mosts Iowans will not need to be tested for COVID-19

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter March 18, 2020

 Iowans who believe they might have the coronavirus should stay home and rest, rather than immediately going to the clinics to be tested, said Gov. Kim Reynolds in a series of videos. Reynolds and...

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 declares civil emergency following Johnson County and state declarations

Alexandra Skores, News Editor March 18, 2020

In a release on Wednesday afternoon, Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague declared a 'civil emergency', granting the mayor additional powers to distribute resources and mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. According...

Regents President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Board of Regents president issues state of emergency over Iowa public universities

Lauren White, News Reporter March 18, 2020

In acknowledgement of the rapid spread of COVID-19, state Board of Regents President Mike Richards has declared a state of emergency.  Richards said in a statement that to help minimize the spread...