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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

Iowa women’s 200-meter dash runners Payton Wensel, left, and Erin Dowd, right, jump off the block during the Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Wensel finished first with a time of 24.0 Dowd finished second overall with a time of 24.14. Iowa hosted its only outdoor meet this season.

Photos: 2022 Musco Twilight

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor April 23, 2022

Iowa track and field held the Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Saturday. The Hawkeyes hosted Creighton, Drake, Dubuque, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College,...

Iowa Senate candidate Janice Weiner speaks with granddaughter Alaska Latham during the 2022 First District Democratic Convention at Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa, on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Regarding her goals, Weiner said, "I am really focused now on coming up with ideas of what we can meet, what we need to do, what's possible," she said, "and for the bigger picture what we must do for this state going forward.”

Photos: 2022 First District Democratic Convention

Grace Smith, Photo Editor April 23, 2022

The 2022 First District Democratic Convention took place at Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa, on Saturday. Observers and a mix of candidates running for local, state, and congressional office...

Iowa’s defensive line participates in a drill during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Photos: Iowa spring football practice

Jerod Ringwald and Dimia Burrell April 23, 2022

Iowa football held a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday. Three Iowa quarterbacks led scrimmage drives. Spencer Petras, Alex Padilla, and Joe Labas all saw action. Petras received...

Tyler Jensen, playing Anatole Kuragin, dances with the cast in the musical "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1912" at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City on Thursday, April 21, 2022. "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1912" will premiere Friday, April 22, and end Sunday, May 8.

Photos: ‘Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812’ dress rehearsal

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist April 22, 2022

Riverside Theatre in Iowa City hosted a dress rehearsal for Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 on Thursday, its first musical in over 12 years. Directed by Chris Okiishi, a love story unfolds...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with workers during a visit to the County Materials Corporation in Iowa City as part of Grassley’s Johnson County stop on his 99 County Tour. Grassley and County Materials Corporation workers spoke about employment, infrastructure, and inflation.

Photos: Sen. Chuck Grassley’s visit to Johnson County

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor April 22, 2022

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, visited County Materials Corporation in Iowa City as part of Grassley’s Johnson County stop on his 99 County Tour. Grassley and County Materials Corporation workers spoke...

Model Christina Sullivan poses during a Recycled Runway fashion show at Becker Communication Studies Building in Iowa City on Friday, April 22, 2022. To celebrate Earth Day, the fashion show featured nine models in recycled clothing made by student designers. The clothing consisted of plastic bags and other sustainable materials.

Photos: Recycled Runway fashion show

Grace Smith, Photo Editor April 22, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Event Management Workshop class hosted the Recycled Runway fashion show in Becker Communication Studies Building on Earth Day.  The show’s preparation began in January...

Iowa designated hitter Will Mulfer celebrates with his teammates after a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Mulfer hit one home run. The Hawkeyes defeated the Braves, 15-8.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Bradley

Isabella Cervantes, Photojournalist April 20, 2022

Iowa defeated Bradley, 15-8, during a baseball game between the Hawkeyes and the Braves at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday. Iowa started off strong and continued to dominate throughout the game....

Gabe Baccile, the president of University of Iowa fraternity Alpha Tau Omega, gets dunked into a dunk tank to help raise money for the Guidelink Center, which supports mental health, in Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Featured Photos: University of Iowa fraternity fundraises at Hubbard Park

Isabella Cervantes, Photojournalist April 19, 2022

Alpha Tau Omega, a University of Iowa fraternity, hosted a fundraiser at Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Tuesday. The fraternity dunked ATO President Gabe Baccile into a dunk tank to raise money. “We are...

Iowa second baseman Izaya Fullard runs home during a baseball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Apr. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 9-3.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Minnesota – game three

Larry Phan, Photojournalist April 17, 2022

Iowa baseball defeated Minnesota, 9-3, in game three of a series between the Hawkeyes and the Golden Gophers at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Sunday. Iowa started the game scoreless, not scoring...

Iowa’s Garrett Tighe walks down the course during day two of the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on April 17, 2022. Tight finished in 2nd place with a score of 209.

Photos: men’s golf 2022 Hawkeye Invitational

Braden Ernst and Daniel McGregor-Huyer April 17, 2022

The Kansas men’s golf team earned first place during the two-day 2022 Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Saturday and Sunday. Kansas scored 852 across three rounds, with 286...

Iowa catcher Ben Tallman runs toward home plate while teammate Keaton Anthony celebrates during a game between Iowa and Minnesota at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 15, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 9-3. Tallman had three hits in four at bats.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Minnesota – game one

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 16, 2022

Iowa defeated Minnesota, 9-3, during game one of a three-game series between the Hawkeyes and the Golden Gophers at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday. Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur received his third...

Ohio State celebrates during a softball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 15, 2022. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 7-3.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Ohio State – game one

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist April 15, 2022

Iowa softball matched up with Ohio State for game one of a three-game series at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on April 15, 2022. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 7-3. Three home runs were...