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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

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

Governor’s office looking at data to decide what businesses to reopen after April 30

Lauren White, News Reporter April 23, 2020

In Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Thursday press conference, she said her office and the Iowa Department of Public Health are taking county and regional data into consideration when looking at what to open back...

David Weltman stands as the jury enters the courtroom during his trial at the Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Weltman is accused of sexually abusing a then 9-year-old boy during a Hebrew lesson at Iowa Hillel, where Weltman was the director of the student Jewish organization. (Pool Photo, Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Attorneys for former Iowa Hillel director request new trial on sexual abuse charges

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 22, 2020

Attorneys for David Weltman — the former Iowa Hillel director who a jury found guilty of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy during Hebrew lessons in 2019 — are requesting a new trial, arguing that...

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

COVID-19 testing to ramp up at Iowa’s long-term care facilities

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter April 22, 2020

  After the launch of the new Test Iowa website, testing is ramping up in the state, with new testing sites soon to open, and more comprehensive testing at long-term care facilities.  At...

Nina Grover, a third-year UI student, poses for a portrait on the balcony of her apartment on Monday, April 20, 2020. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa students grapple with how, whether to pay rent after classes transition online

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor April 21, 2020

University of Iowa junior Nina Grover was used to paying her groceries, rent, and insurance on time. She kept her finances minutely organized, maintaining one account for personal spending and another...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI fraternity under investigation for allegedly holding large social gathering amid COVID-19 pandemic

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor April 21, 2020

The University of Iowa has placed the Sigma Chi chapter on temporary suspension pending an investigation into an “unregistered social event” allegedly held March 28 with 30 to 50 people present, which...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC adds requirements for employee personal protective equipment, Mercy enrolls in convalescent plasma treatment

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor April 21, 2020

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has stepped up requirements for its employees to wear personal protective equipment in line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, requiring all...

Jacinto Rivera Ramirez poses for a portrait in the dining room of the Catholic Worker House on Saturday, April 18 in Iowa City, Iowa.

‘Yo no soy un delincuente:’ Iowa agencies call for the release of immigrants from deportation centers amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mary Hartel, News Reporter April 21, 2020

Sitting on the attic couch of the Iowa City Catholic Worker House, Jacinto Rivera-Ramirez looked down at the monitor bracelet on his ankle, issued to him by Immigration Customs and Enforcement Officials...

Carson King claps during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Carson King’s beer supply ‘replenished’ after Anheuser-Busch gives nearly $1 million to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Alexandra Skores, News Editor April 21, 2020

"Iowa Legend" Carson King's Busch Light supply-turned-fundraiser "for the kids" was officially "replenished" back in March — Anheuser-Busch has officially committed a donation of nearly $1 million...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces launch of public/private partnership to deliver mass COVID-19 testing

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 21, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the launch of Test Iowa on Tuesday, a public/private partnership that will work to bring mass COVID-19 testing to Iowa in addition to federal assistance. The partnership...

The Iowa Writers’ House is seen on April 20, 2020. The building closed this week due to the novel coronavirus. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

After five years, the Iowa Writers’ House, a haven and home for creatives, is closing its doors

Abigail Wetteroff, Arts Reporter April 20, 2020

Iowa Writers’ House founder and Executive Director Andrea Wilson penned a lengthy Facebook post on April 14, stating that after five years at its historic Davenport Street location, the “little...

Iowa City police investigating Monday morning homicide

Iowa City police investigating Monday morning homicide

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 20, 2020

A homicide investigation is underway by Iowa City police after an Iowa City man died Monday morning. Kejuan Winters, 21, died from gunshot wound injuries. According to a release from the City...

People walk in the Iowa City Pride parade parade with colorful balloons at Iowa City Pride on Saturday, June 15, 2019.

Iowa City Pride festival canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter April 20, 2020

The annual Iowa City Pride parade and festival for LGBTQ community members and allies have been canceled amid COVID-19 uncertainties and in efforts to combat the risk of a large-scale gathering, Iowa...