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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

Iowa City residents pose for a photo while partaking in the silent disco during the 7th annual Downtown Iowa City Block Party on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Photos: 7th annual Iowa City Block Party

Shaely Odean, Photojournalist June 23, 2024

The 7th annual Downtown Block Party was held in Iowa City on Saturday from 4:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Block Party included food vendors, a variety of music, and different forms of entertainment. Attendees...

A UAY Dragling performer dances to “Applause” by Lady GaGa during the 53rd annual pride festival in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The event included a parade, performances, and local vendor stations around downtown.

Photos: Iowa City’s 53rd Pride Festival

Isabella Tisdale and Shaely Odean June 15, 2024

The 53rd annual Iowa City Pride Parade & Festival was held downtown Iowa City on Saturday. The event kicked off with a parade and continued with performances from local community members on the main...

Mandi Remington and supporters react to poll results during a watch party for Mandi Remington at The Green House in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Remington placed third overall, becoming the only non-incumbent in the democratic race to win a nomination.

Photos: 2024 Iowa Primary Election Watch Parties

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor June 4, 2024

Candidates from around Johnson County gathered to watch as results came in for the 2024 primary election on Tuesday. Nominees Mandi Remington, Rod Sullivan, and Lisa Green-Douglass earned the democratic...

Iowa Men’s Wrestling Coach Tom Brands speaks to the crowd during during the dedication ceremony for the University of Iowa’s Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Photos: Iowa opens new wrestling facility

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist May 31, 2024

Fans and donors gathered to celebrate the ceremonial opening of the University of Iowa’s new Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center on Thursday.  The ceremony opened with words from featured speakers,...

Iowa head coach Dave Dilanni speaks to the Iowa women’s soccer team during an Iowa Women’s Soccer open practice at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, May 10, 2024. Iowa women’s soccer claimed the Big Ten title last year, the second in program history.

Photos: Iowa Soccer open practice

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist May 10, 2024

The University of Iowa Soccer team hosted an open practice at the Iowa Soccer complex on Friday. The team had a historic year last year, becoming the first eight seed team to win the big Ten Tournament....

An Iowa eight pulls away from the starting line during the Rowing Exhibition hosted by the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Drake Bulldogs in the Iowa River on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Rain caused officials to cancel the exhibition midway through.

Photos: Iowa rowing exhibition vs. Drake

John Charlson, Photojournalist May 4, 2024

Totaling 17 outright victories in the 2023 Championship season, the University of Iowa rowing team hosted Drake University for their final race in the regular season at the Iowa River in Iowa City on Saturday. The...

Food and drinks are laid out at the Iowa City Students for Justice in Palestine three-day solidarity event on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, May 3, 2024 (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Pro-Palestine three-day solidarity event: Day One

Roughly 100 protesters gathered on the Pentacrest for a three-day solidarity event on Friday.  The event was led by activist group Iowa City Students for Justice in Palestine and was in solidarity...

Northwestern infielder Vince Bianchina swings on a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Duane Banks Field on Friday, May 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats in a tight 4-3 finish.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Northwestern

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist May 4, 2024

Fans packed into a full stadium at Duane Banks Field to watch Iowa take on Northwestern on Friday, May 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats in a tight 4-3 finish to take the first game in the three-game...

Solon senior Callie Levin celebrates with teammates after winning the state title in the 3A Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union state championship basketball game between Solon and Estherville Lincoln Central on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Midgets 54-47.

Photos: Callie Levin heads to a bigger stage

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor May 1, 2024

Solon High School senior Callie Levin has always dreamed of following in her parents' and older sister's footsteps to become a Hawkeye. Now, as her senior year concludes, Levin is the Iowa women’s basketball...

Dowling Catholic varsity girls basketball head coach Kristin Meyer holds her hands together during a 5A Iowa high school state championship game between Dowling and Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Maroons lost to the Dragons, 36-48.

Photos: Making the Maroons

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist April 29, 2024

In her 21st year of coaching and eighth year at Dowling Catholic High School, head coach Kristin Meyer led the varsity girl's basketball team to the state championship. The Dowling Catholic team last made...

City High School seniors Penelope Wilmoth and Vivian Shields yell a chant during a pro-Palestinian demonstration to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War at the Courtyard by Marriott in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian supporters from Iowans for Palestine and several other activist groups demonstrated outside while U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, spoke inside the hotel for a campaign fundraiser.

Photos: Pro-Palestine supporters demonstrate outside of GOP fundraising event

Grace Smith, Photojournalist April 28, 2024

Iowans for Palestine and several other activist groups took part in a demonstration to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War at the Courtyard by Marriott in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday. About two hundred...

Iowa infielder Avery Jackson and Minnesota infielder Kayla Chavez collide during a softball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2 in extra innings.

Photos: Iowa Softball vs. Minnesota

Ryan Paris, Photojournalist April 28, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on April 28th, 2024 for the second game of a three game series. The Hawkeyes fell to the Golden Golphers in extra...