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The Daily Iowan

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

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How the UI moved to virtual instruction in a matter of weeks

Lauren White, News Reporter April 14, 2020

The University of Iowa made the quick transition to virtual instruction in a matter of weeks to protect Hawkeyes from the spread of the novel coronavirus — a move that campus technology staff have...

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

Johnson County scales up COVID-19 contact tracing staff in public health department as Iowa’s cases steadily increase

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor April 14, 2020

Johnson County Public Health has expanded its disease-investigation staff to conduct contact tracing of coronavirus cases in anticipation of an increase in cases. The department now has four individuals...

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

UI Health Care receives $2 million donation to fund COVID-19 expenses

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor April 14, 2020

UI Health Care has received a donation of $2 million from the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation to help meet the enterprise’s critical current and future expenses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  The...

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Social workers, child-welfare services fight for child safety and family support during COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter April 13, 2020

Social workers, family needs, and foster care are among the essential services that have not been put on pause amid the novel-coronavirus pandemic. In Iowa, while some non-urgent matters can be done...

Jill Oberhart poses for a portrait at Voxman Music Building on June 28, 2019. Oberhart is a recipient of Fulbright scholarship.

Fulbright scholars return home after their trips abroad were cut short by COVID-19 spread

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 13, 2020

Plans to travel to Brazil to teach English through the Fulbright Program were two years in the making for University of Iowa alum Jill Oberhart. She spent only one month in the country instead of the...

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

Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to release internal COVID-19 models between the UI College of Public Health and the state “at some point”

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 13, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds said at a Monday press conference that she plans to release internal, predictive COVID-19 models between the University of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Public Health at some point,...

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

UI Health Care tightens restrictions on patient visitation

Lauren White, News Reporter April 13, 2020

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is suspending most visits to hospital patients beginning on Wednesday to curtail the spread of the virus, UI Chief Medical Officer Theresa Brennan said...

Johnson County Sheriff's Office investigates death of 15-year-old

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office investigates death of 15-year-old

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 13, 2020

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office announced this morning that they are investigating the death of missing teen Noah Herring.  According to a press release, the 15-year-old’s body was recovered...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

Trial for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts scheduled for September

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 10, 2020

The trial for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018, has been reset following multiple delays. The trial will now begin 9 a.m. Sept....

The Union Bar is seen on Thursday, April 9, 2020. After 27 years of operation, the party spot, described as "the biggest in the Big 10" on its website, has closed its doors.

After 27 years, Iowa City party destination Union Bar to close its doors

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter April 10, 2020

Since 1993, generations of students have filtered through the doors of The Union Bar in Iowa City, located at 121 E. College St. But after a 27-year run, the party spot known for its bright lights,...

The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Iowa health officials issue PPE shortage order

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor April 10, 2020

The Iowa Department of Public Health issued a personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage order on Friday amid a global shortage of medical supplies. IDPH Deputy Director Sarah Reisetter announced...

Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 96-72.

Garza looking for ‘real opportunity’ in NBA Draft process

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 10, 2020

Iowa's Luka Garza made sure to emphasize that he's keeping his options open in the coming months. When he tweeted his intention to test the NBA Draft waters on Friday morning, he wrote that he would...