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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

The Daily Iowan

Father John Misty performs at the Hy-Vee Main Stage during the first day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des Moines on Friday, July 8, 2022. This year marks the first since 2019 after being canceled twice for COVID-19.

Photos: 80/35 Music Festival – Day 1

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor July 9, 2022

The Des Moines Music Coalition presented the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Friday, with notable artists Guided by Voices, Japanese Breakfast, and Father John Misty performing at the Hy-Vee Main...

A firework shoots off over a ride at a carnival during 4thFest at S.T. Morrison Park in Coralville on Monday, July 4, 2022. The carnival featured food, games, and rides.

Photos: Coralville’s 4th annual 4thFest

Coralville hosted its 4th annual 4thFest on Monday. The fest hosted a carnival that drew in food, games, rides, and fireworks.  The event was originally planned to begin at 10:00 a.m. but was postponed...

Molly Miller performs on the Main Stage during the 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, July 2, 2022. The festival started on Friday and continues into Sunday, featuring a variety of trios, quartets, and more.

Photos: 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival

Thousands of people attended the 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival downtown on Saturday to observe trios, quartets, and other groups perform on two different stages. Attendees also enjoyed food, drinks, and...

Mason is 14 months old and was born 11 weeks early with brain damage and has cerebral palsy. Mason also has stomach issues and has switched formulas five different times to find one that doesn’t upset his stomach. “It’s really a hit or miss when it comes to formula,” Alexandra, 24, said. 

Iowa mother feels impact of formula shortage

Grace Smith, Managing Editor June 28, 2022

The combination of COVID-19-related supply shortages and a recall from a manufacturing plant in Michigan that provided a large portion of formula caused a nationwide baby formula shortage, and parents...

A Bronze Statue of James T. Kirk stands at the edge of town during the 37th annual Trekfest in Riverside, Iowa on Saturday, June 25, 2022. The community also celebrated Riverside’s sesquicentennial.

Photos: 37th Annual Trekfest

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist June 26, 2022

Community members in Riverside, Iowa gathered to celebrate the 37th annual Trekfest on Saturday, June 25, 2022. The town is known as the “Future Birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk.” Kirk is a fictional...

A Downtown Block Party attendee raises their cup to protesters during “Night of Rage,” an abortion-rights protest, in Iowa City on Saturday, June 25, 2022. The protest started at the Pentacrest with speakers, then, protesters marched through Iowa City.

Photos: Abortion-rights supporters protest in ‘Night of Rage’

Grace Smith and Gabby Drees June 25, 2022

Abortion-rights supporters protested in Iowa City for the second night in a row following the overturning of Roe v. Wade Friday morning. Over 200 protesters attended “Night of Rage.” The night started...

Event-goers watch a drag show during the “Downtown Block Party” in Iowa City on Saturday, June 25, 2022. This is the fifth year that the Iowa City Downtown District has hosted the event.

Photos: Iowa City Downtown Block Party

Jerod Ringwald and Daniel McGregor-Huyer June 25, 2022

The Iowa City Downtown District hosted its fifth “Downtown Block Party” event on Saturday. The event included games, performances, music, and drinks.  Betsy Potter, Director of Creative Services...

A protester throws up their middle fingers at a pro-abortion rights march through downtown Iowa City on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Photos: Abortion-rights protest in Iowa City after overturning of Roe v. Wade

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor June 24, 2022

Over 500 people gathered on the University of Iowa’s Pentacrest on Friday, protesting against the United States Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade. In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court ruled...

Protesters wave banners in front of Terrace Hill, Gov. Kim Reynolds' mansion, during an abortion-rights protest in Des Moines following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022. Protesters marched from Central Academy’s campus to Gov. Kim Reynolds'  home.

Photos: Abortion-rights protest in Des Moines following overturn of Roe v. Wade

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith June 24, 2022

About 2,000 people gathered in Des Moines for an abortion-rights protest following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday morning. Protesters marched to Gov. Reynolds' mansion...

Iowa rower Jaecee Hall helps carry a boat to a dock located on the Iowa River at a team rowing practice on Monday, June 20, 2022. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Iowa rower Jaecee Hall creates clothing brand to empower female athletes

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor June 21, 2022

University of Iowa rower Jaecee Hall created her own shirt in late March to wear to practice after being unable to find clothing that empowered female athletes. After a few teammates expressed interest,...

Iowa forward Kris Murray puts up a layup during an Iowa men’s basketball practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Murray averaged nearly 10 points per game last season and returned to the Hawkeyes after withdrawing from the NBA Draft process on the final day allowed to exit.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball practice

Jerod Ringwald, Managing Editor June 21, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball hosted a practice in Carver-Hawkeye Arena which was available to media on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes answered questions about new players and more.  Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery...

From left; Addie, Kate, Fitz, and Leslie Revaux pose for a protrait before the Iowa City Pride Parade in Iowa City on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

Queer couple emphasizes importance of LGBTQ exposure to children

Grace Smith, Managing Editor June 18, 2022

Through mutual friends and the LGBTQ community, Leslie and Kate Revaux found each other, grew with each other, and created a welcoming family full of joy, love, and openness.  Kate and Leslie knew...