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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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UI President Bruce Harreld spoke at the awards ceremony before Dance Marathons Power Hour. The awards went to top fundraisers, Chi Omega, and the Future Alumni Network.
(Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

Dance Marathon honors exceptional contributors

February 4, 2017

Around 30 minutes before Power Hour, Dance Marathon honors award recipients for their exceptional participation in the Big Event and other events throughout the year. By Kit Fitzgerald [email protected] In...

Dance Marathon kid Jordyn Gourley receives her Graduation Diploma during hour 20. (The Daily Iowan/Alex Kroeze)

Celebrating the end of a long journey

February 4, 2017

By Naomi Hofferber [email protected] This year saw 20 Dance Marathon graduates — kids who have been cancer-free for five years. Raphael Hirsch, the physician-in-chief for the UI Stead...

Dance Marathon merchandise could be found near the Ground Floor of the Iowa Memorial on Saturday, Feb, 4, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Merchandise contributes to fundraising

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] February 4, 2017

Throughout the last 24-hours stacks of Dance Marathon merchandise have slowly diminished to mere piles of limited sizes. “The sales have been insane. We have six boxes left of merchandise...

A dancer rolls a ball on her feet in the texture room during the hour 19 during the 23 Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

The feet have spoken

February 4, 2017

This year, Dance Marathon's three new events/rooms are an overall success, but texture room takes the cake. By Kit Fitzgerald [email protected] This year, Dance Marathon's new events...

Dance Marathon kids show off their talents in the Kids Talent Show during hour 19 of the 23rd Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 4,2017. (The Daily Iowan/ Karley Finkel)

Dance Marathon kids show off talent

February 4, 2017

By Naomi Hofferber [email protected] As the 18th hour rolled on, the main stage was filled with dancing, singing, rapping, and improv. The night was especially fun for some Dance Marathon...

The UI Hawkeyes Sparkles performed on stage during hour 15 of the 23 Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

UI Hawkeye Sparkles shines at Dance Marathon

February 4, 2017

By Daily Iowan staff The University of Iowa Hawkeyes Sparkles is a student organization that encompasses of individuals of all abilities who are eager to be a part of the spirit squad for Dance Marathon. The...

After 13 hours of dancing, participants line up for breakfast in the River Room at the IMU on February 4, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Refueling For the Kids

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] February 4, 2017

A long line began forming in the early morning of the second half of Dance Marathon as hungry dancers lined up for their first meal of the day. “Today starting with breakfast, we have the IMU catering....

Morale Captains show off their moves at Dance Marathon 23 on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Morale Captain program inspires the future

February 4, 2017

The Morale Captain in Training Program unites the teenagers of Dance Marathon and trains them to be the event’s future. By Kit Fitzgerald [email protected] The teenagers of Dance...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics staff put on a skit on the 15th hour of Dance Marathon 23  (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Hospital staff gets silly for kiddos

February 4, 2017

By Naomi Hofferber [email protected] The staff of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital put on their annual skit on the Dance Marathon main stage to showcase a little bit...

The Lee family gives their testimony to dancers during hour five of the Dance Marathon 23 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. The youngest son, Caleb, needed a bone marrow transplant and his  his older brother was a perfect match. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

24 memorable moments of the 24-hour Big Event

February 4, 2017

Here are 24 moments that have made an impact on dancers as they take on the big 24-hour event.  By Elianna Novitch [email protected] Each dancer’s experience at Dance Marathon 23 is...

Amelia Jones, a UI freshman, volunteers as a first aid provider for Dance Marathon 23. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Dance Marathon first aid has seen a few emergencies

February 4, 2017

The first aid office at Dance Marathon is working hard to keep dancers safe. By Kit Fitzgerald [email protected] If there was an unsung hero of Dance Marathon, it would be the...

Event organizers cut their hair for charity during the 23rd Dance Marathon on Febuary 4, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Trimming For the Kids

February 4, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3A37BqlmDY By Naomi Hofferber [email protected] Dance Marathon executives, family members, and dancers cut their hair and shaved their heads as the clock...

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