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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

The concession stand is seen during a tour of the new Filmscene in the Chauncey Building on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.

FilmScene closes Ped Mall and Chauncey locations through April 2

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor March 15, 2020

Beginning March 16, FilmScene will close its Pedestrian Mall location and Chauncey location on 404 E. College St. until April 2 to curb the spread of COVID-19. According to a statement from FilmScene,...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Monday, September 16, 2019.

Iowa City Public Library, other facilities close amid COVID-19 concerns

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor March 15, 2020

Iowa City has closed multiple facilities and canceled programming through at least April 5 in response to the rising number of coronavirus cases in Iowa, according to an email from the City of Iowa City. There...

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

Iowa Legislature will pause for at least a month after community spread of the coronavirus confirmed in Iowa

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 15, 2020

The Iowa Legislature will shutter for at least 30 days, in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, after Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and state health officials confirmed Saturday a case of community spread...

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

Iowa case of coronavirus found without connection to travel, signaling a start of ‘community spread’

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 14, 2020

Eighteen people in Iowa have tested positive for COVID-19, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Saturday. The latest individual to test positive wasn't linked to travel to an infected area, beginning what...

Regents direct universities to recall all faculty, staff, and students out of the country

Regents direct universities to recall all faculty, staff, and students out of the country

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 14, 2020

In a release Saturday, the governing body of the three state universities, the Board of Regents, asked University of Iowa, Iowa State, and University of Northern Iowa to recall all faculty, staff, and...

Gov. Kim Reynolds confirms Iowa now has 17 coronavirus cases

Gov. Kim Reynolds confirms Iowa now has 17 coronavirus cases

March 13, 2020

In a press conference Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds confirmed another individual tested positive for novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 17. The person was tested in...

Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.

Hancher Auditorium cancels events until April 3, remaining season uncertain

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter March 13, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hancher Auditorium has announced it will be canceling events through April 3. Rob Cline, the director of marketing and communications for Hancher, said in an email...

Johnson County Public Health Director Dave Koch speaks during a press conference about COVID-19 at the Joint Emergency Communications Center on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

UI cancels events, UIHC to screen patients and visitors to mitigate COVID-19 risks

Mary Hartel, News Reporter March 13, 2020

In response to the growing spread and public concern over COVID-19, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is increasing screening protocol for patient visitors in attempts to mitigate transmission....

The College of Public Health is seen on March 11, 2019.

University of Iowa public-health experts talk COVID-19, ways people can stay healthy

Kelsey Harrell and Caleb McCullough March 13, 2020

University of Iowa public-health experts appeared on Iowa Public Radio’s River to River on Friday to discuss the COVID-19 response and preparation going on in Iowa. UI College of Public Health...

University of Iowa students form lines during the caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday February 3, 2020.

Iowa Democrats to postpone county conventions

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter March 13, 2020

The Iowa Democratic Party is postponing the Democratic County Conventions, scheduled for March 21, over concerns about spreading the novel coronavirus at large public gatherings. The county conventions...

Candidate for the role of Vice President of Student Life Sarah Hansen speaks during a forum at the IMU on Feb. 4, 2020. Hansen graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Masters in Arts in Sociology.

Sarah Hansen named next University of Iowa Vice President for Student Life

Rachel Schilke and Katie Ann McCarver March 13, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Office of the Provost Manager of Strategic Programs Sarah Hansen has been named the next vice president for Student Life, effective April 1 and pending...

On the Record: March 13, 2020

On the Record: March 13, 2020

March 13, 2020

What began as a localized story of a contagious disease in Wuhan, China has turned into a global pandemic; a pandemic revolving around the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19.) Although thousands...

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