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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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.)

Iowa governor expands business closures amid increasing COVID-19 spread

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter March 26, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday said she would expand her order for businesses to remain closed through April 7, extending her directive to encompass more types of shops. Reynolds announced at a...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller watches the game from third base during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Heller details Iowa baseball’s canceled season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 26, 2020

Thursday was supposed to be a joyous day for baseball fans across the country. March 26 marked Opening Day for Major League Baseball, the first action in nearly five months. Instead, Iowa baseball head...

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

UI health official says UIHC plans to ‘triple or quadruple’ in-house testing by next week

Sarah Watson, Managing News Editor March 25, 2020

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics plans to expand its in-house testing, announced on Friday, by three- or four-fold, UI Vice President for Medical Affairs Brooks Jackson said Wednesday. “We...

Brooks Jackson, MD, MBA, University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and dean of the UI Carver College of Medicine, speaks to attendees during "State of the Enterprise: Strengths, Challenges, and the Path Forward" at the Medical Education and Research Facility on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Jackson provided an overview of UI health care research.

UI Health Care, Mercy leaders urge against shelter-in-place order for now

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 25, 2020

Iowa City hospitals are encouraging not calling for a shelter-in-place order, Mercy Iowa City and University of Iowa Health Care officials said at a press conference Wednesday. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds...

The Old Capitol is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.

University of Iowa to offer pass/not pass option for spring courses

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 25, 2020

The University of Iowa will give undergraduate students the option to take their virtual courses with a pass/not pass grading system, according to temporary policy changes shared Wednesday, while some...

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

Iowa using several methods to obtain medical supplies amid national shortage

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 25, 2020

As COVID-19 cases climb in Iowa, the state is using several avenues to obtain medical supplies and avoid overwhelming the health-care system, Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a press conference Wednesday.  State...

President Trump pauses during a speech at the Iowa GOP’s America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on June 11, 2019.

Trump approves major-disaster declaration for Iowa

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 25, 2020

President Trump approved Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' request for a major disaster declaration for the state on Tuesday night, unlocking additional federal resources to help Iowa recover from COVID-19. The...

Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Director Dave Wilson speaks during a press conference about COVID-19 at the Joint Emergency Communications Center in Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Iowa hasn’t issued a shelter-in-place order. What is it?

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 24, 2020

County and city governments are looking to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on whether to issue a shelter-in-place order as neighboring states put in place mandatory bans on nonessential travel, while some are...

Graphic by Katina Zentz

Dubuque County resident is first in Iowa to die from COVID-19, governor reports

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2020

The Iowa Department of Public Health learned Tuesday that a Dubuque County resident between ages 61 and 80 has died from the novel coronavirus, the first death associated with the virus in Iowa, according...

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

UI Health Care will soon provide COVID-19 testing

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter March 24, 2020

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will offer COVID-19 testing starting Friday in an effort to ramp up testing capacity for the disease. While physicians can order a test for those suspected...

Iowa City North Dodge Hy-Vee Employee tests positive for COVID-19

Iowa City North Dodge Hy-Vee Employee tests positive for COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter March 24, 2020

An employee at the North Dodge Street Hy-Vee has tested positive for COVID-19.   In an email to The Daily Iowan, Tina Pothoff, Hy-Vee’s senior vice president of communication said a North Dodge...

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

Governor says Iowa will not shelter in place at this time, no date set on local business reopenings

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 24, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and state public-health officials said Tuesday that the state will not implement shelter in place at this time, as a growing number of states have made the move to limit nonessential...