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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

Adele Miles decorates a plate during a Ragbrai event hosted by the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Photos: UIHC hosts RAGBRAI event at Stead Family Children’s Hospital for patients

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor July 19, 2023

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics child life specialists and the UI Health Care RAGBRAI team hosted a RAGBRAI event at the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City on Wednesday. Roughly...

An experiment involving a test scale-model ship is shown during a IIHR — Hydroscience and Engineering Research Facility open house in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Photos: IIHR — Hydroscience and Engineering Research Facility open house

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor July 14, 2023

IIHR — Hydroscience and Engineering Research Facility hosted an open house in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday. The facility showcased a test scale-model ship, geological records, soil samples, water flooding...

Fireworks explode over a carnival ride during the annual 4thFest in Coralville on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Photos: Coralville’s annual 4thFest

Coralville held its annual 4thFest on Tuesday. Thousands of attendees arrived to enjoy the parade, carnival, food, games, rides, and fireworks throughout the day. The festival began at 8:00 a.m. with...

Brian Driggs friends and family watch the City of Iowa City Firework Show during the 2023 Iowa City Jazz Festival in Iowa City on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa City Jazz Festival

The second day of the 2023 Iowa City Jazz Festival took place downtown featuring tents with food, artists, and other vendors. The festival began Friday evening with various artists performing on two different...

William Pretorius plays in the sand during the 6th annual Downtown Iowa City Block Party on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa City Downtown Block Party

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 25, 2023

The 6th annual Downtown Block Party occurred in Iowa City on Saturday from 4:00 to 11:00 p.m. The event included a variety of free music, food, and entertainment. Several roads were closed for the party...

A University of Iowa healthcare member walks the parade route during the 2023 Pride Parade & Festival in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Photos: Iowa City Celebrates 52nd Pride Festival

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 17, 2023

The 52nd annual Iowa City Pride Parade & Festival occurred downtown on Saturday. The event was full of local vendors with pride merchandise, food, and more. After the parade, Iowa City residents...

Local hip-hop artist TheZeffster performs during a fashion show at the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Iowa City on Friday, June 16.

Photos: Iowa City Celebrates Juneteenth

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 16, 2023

The 2023 Juneteenth Celebration occurred in downtown Iowa City on Friday. The celebration began at 4:00 p.m. with a Johnson County resource fair. Free food and a fashion show were provided, followed by...

2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis interacts with attendees during “Joni’s Roast and Ride” a Republican-hosted event in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Photos: Republican presidential candidates attend ‘Roast and Ride’ event hosted by Joni Ernst in Des Moines

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 3, 2023

A wide range of 2024 Republican presidential candidates came to speak in Des Moines, Iowa, during “Joni’s Roast and Ride,” a Republican-hosted event. Mike Pence hinted at running for president...

Iowa City residents look at Chris Abigt’s oil paintings in downtown Iowa City during day one of the 2023 Summer of the Arts Festival on Friday, June 2.

Photos: 2023 Summer of the Arts Festival Day One

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 2, 2023

The 40th annual Summer of the Arts Festival occurred in downtown Iowa City on Friday. The festival will continue tomorrow and on Sunday.  The festival includes over one hundred local and national artists...

Photo: Memorial for Waterloo woman killed in car accident

Photo: Memorial for Waterloo woman killed in car accident

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 1, 2023

A memorial for 22-year-old Jennifer Russell is seen at the intersection of Court Street and Seventh Avenue in Iowa City on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Iowa State Patrol announced that 17-year-olds Elijah...

A tassel sits on a graduates head during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

Photos: 2023 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor May 13, 2023

Graduates were recognized during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. The ceremony marks one of two...

Ohio State Tyler Pettorini celebrates after hitting a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Sunday, May 7, 2023. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-2.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Ohio State

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist May 7, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeye baseball team fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes, 5-2, in the final game of a three-game series at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Sunday. Iowa Pitcher Ty Langenberg received his third...