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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls out assignments during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. This was Stanley's final game in an Iowa uniform.

Stanley, Greenlee named Big Ten Medal of Honor winners

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2020

Two Hawkeye seniors have been named Big Ten Medal of Honor winners. The University of Iowa Department of Athletics announced Tuesday that quarterback Nate Stanley and rower Hannah Greenlee had both...

Johnson County Supervisors call for the meeting to start at the Johnson County Human Services building before a public hearing to replace the Unified Development Ordinance on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors to discuss recommended minimum wage increase to $10.63

Riley Davis, News Reporter April 28, 2020

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will discuss raising the county’s recommended minimum wage to $10.63 at their 9 a.m. Wednesday meeting this week.  If passed, its decision would fall in line...

Bicycles are seen in Solon during the Big Rove bicycle event on Saturday, June 29, 2019. The route, which is part of the RAGBRAI training series, was 36 miles long starting in Iowa City with stops in North Liberty and Solon.

Iowa’s Ride cancels first statewide bike ride

Lauren White, News Reporter April 28, 2020

Iowa’s Ride has canceled its inaugural bike ride across Iowa to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Iowa’s Ride, created in October by former RAGBRAI staffers, was scheduled for July 12-18 to go...

A farm in Waukee is seen on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

Iowa officials call for immediate assistance for pork producers

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor April 27, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds, along with other state officials, asked for immediate federal assistance for Iowa’s pork producers in a letter addressed to Vice President Mike Pence and the White House Coronavirus...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt in San Diego on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019.

Iowa football lands top-100 recruit David Davidkov

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 27, 2020

Iowa's already strong 2021 football recruiting class got even stronger on Monday. Four-star offensive tackle David Davidkov announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes on Twitter. COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/vy2LBLKlxP —...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Iowa’s public university leaders to share COVID-19 revenue losses with regents

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter April 27, 2020

The state Board of Regents will hold a virtual meeting Thursday to discuss the loss of revenue and increased financial strain that Iowa’s three public universities face as a result of COVID-19. Although...

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

Governor to ease restrictions on restaurants, fitness and retail centers in most counties starting May 1

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor April 27, 2020

Restaurants, fitness centers, and retail centers will be able to partially reopen at 50 percent capacity in 77 Iowa counties starting May 1, Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a press conference Monday. In...

Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs cheers during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Buccaneers value Wirfs’ athleticism

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 26, 2020

Tristan Wirfs is no stranger to going viral. Most recently, he rolled out the red carpet for his mom in front of his Mount Vernon home before the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Before that,...

Iowa City police asking public for help locating person of interest in Iowa City homicide

Iowa City police asking public for help locating person of interest in Iowa City homicide

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 26, 2020

Iowa City police are asking the public's help in locating a person of interest in the Iowa City homicide that occurred April 20. Reginald "Reggie" Demorrow Little is wanted for questioning about...

Iowa City police respond to shots fired Saturday evening

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 25, 2020

Iowa City police responded to multiple reports of shots fired at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday near the 1900 block of Taylor Drive. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, officers that arrived...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Nate Stanley selected by Minnesota Vikings in seventh round of NFL Draft

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 25, 2020

Nate Stanley grew up a fan of the Chicago Bears. He'll have to trade in his orange and navy for some purple and gold after the Minnesota Vikings drafted the former Hawkeye quarterback in the seventh...

On the Record: April 25, 2020

On the Record: April 25, 2020

April 25, 2020

This week's episode of On the Record features host Charlie Peckman and producer Andy Mitchell taking calls from DI staff to discuss the top stories of the week. DI Managing Editor Sarah Watson talks about...