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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

Attendees sit on the Pentacrest to listen to music during the Iowa City Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 5, 2025. The festival was a part of the Iowa City Summer of the Arts, and featured dozens of performances from June 4-6.

Photos: Iowa City Jazz Festival 2025

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist July 8, 2025

The 34th Annual Iowa City Jazz Festival was hosted downtown from Friday, July 4, to Sunday, July 6. The festival included several Jazz artists on multiple stages around downtown Iowa City. The event included...

Kids share excited looks on the mechanical boat ride as they are suspended in air during Coralville's 4thFest at S.T. Morrison Park on July 4, 2025.

Photos: Coralville’s annual 4thFest

Danny Enright, Photojournalist July 7, 2025

Coralville hosted its annual 4thFest on Thursday and Friday last week. Despite temperatures reaching the 90s, thousands of attendees came to S.T. Morrison Park for the Coralville 4thFest 5K run/walk,...

A crowd of celebration attendees applaud President Donald Trump during the America250 kick-off celebration at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025.

Photos: America 250; Trump visits Des Moines

Dan Dickerson, Photojournalist July 7, 2025

President Donald Trump came to Des Moines, Iowa to kick off the America250 celebration. The kick-off event was held on the Iowa State Fairgrounds and featured numerous speakers, including speeches from...

The Braymores perform folk and alternative style rock music on a stage set up on Iowa Avenue during a block party celebration on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Photos: 2025 Downtown Block Party

Dan Dickerson, Photojournalist June 30, 2025

The Iowa City Downtown District hosted sixth annual Downtown Block Party on Saturday, June 28, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event hosted a variety of entertainment including free music, food, and  activities....

The Vampire of Iowa City, Rotting Void, makes an appearance during the Royalty Drag Show during a Pride festival Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Photos: Iowa City Celebrates Pride

Daniel Dickerson, Photojournalist June 24, 2025

The Iowa City Pride Festival kicked off on Saturday with a massive parade featuring members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. The festival included local performers, vendors, and games. The performances...

Showing off iconic outfits for the fashion show during a Juneteenth celebration at the South District Market in Iowa City on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Photos: Juneteenth Celebrations in Iowa City

Daniel Dickerson, Photojournalist June 24, 2025

Juneteenth celebrations continued outside the South District Market in Iowa City on Thursday, June 19. The celebrations included guest speakers, performers, vendors, and a massive feast. Acclaimed blues...

Liz McDermott, a member of the crowd for the Pete Buttigieg town hall, watches Buttigieg talk. This was held at the Veteran Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday May 13, 2025.

Photos: Pete Buttigieg rally at the Veteran Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids

Travis Crabb, Photojournalist May 14, 2025

Pete Buttigieg spoke in front of a crowd of over 1,800 people for the first time since President Donald Trump was elected. The rally was held at the Veteran Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday,...

Young Fever fans pose for a portrait before an Indiana Fever preseason matchup against the Brazilian women’s national team at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on May 4. Former Hawkeye Caitlin Clark scored 16 points during the game.

Photos: Fans tailgate and arrive before the Indiana Fever vs. Brazilian National Team game

Thousands of fans made their way to Carver-Hawkeye arena for the Indiana Fever game against the Brazilian National Team for Caitlin Clark's homecoming on Sunday, May 4. The Fever defeated the Brazilian...

A grid of fans posing for portraits before a preseason women’s basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The Fever defeated the Brazilian National Team 108-44.

Photos: Indiana Fever vs. Brazil National Team

Isabella Tisdale and Cody Blissett May 4, 2025

The Indiana Fever defeated the Brazilian National Team 108-44 in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, May 4. Fans from all over the country began lining up at the doors and tailgating...

Iowa sprinter Kalen Walker competes in the men’s 100 meter during the Musco Twilight Track & Field meet at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Coralville, Iowa on May 3, 2025.

Photos: Musco Twilight track meet

John Charlson and Samantha DeFily May 4, 2025

Saturday, May 3, marked the second day of the 23rd annual Musco Twilight track and field meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Coralville. Schools from around the state, as well as Nebraska and North...

Iowa players congratulate outfielder Devin Simon hitting the winning run to seal victory for the Hawks during the first softball game of the series between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 2, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights 4-3, taking the first game of the series.

Photos: Iowa softball vs Rutgers: Game One

Travis Crabb, Photojournalist May 3, 2025

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 4-3 at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 2, 2025. The Scarlet Knights got the first point but lost the lead quickly on the back...

Iowa pitcher Justin Hackett starts his pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Illinois State at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Hackett allowed one hit. The Redbirds defeated the Hawkeyes, 6-5.

Photos: Iowa Baseball vs. Illinois State

Samantha DeFily, Photojournalist April 29, 2025

The Hawkeyes fell to the Redbirds 5-6 on Tuesday, April 29, at Duane Banks Field. Iowa’s record now stands at 31-13 overall. Iowa infielder Blake Guerin started the game with an RBI, scoring outfielder...