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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

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks to students during her visit to the University of Iowa at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Iowa Young Americans for Freedom organized the event.

Photos: Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks visits University of Iowa

Isabella Cervantes, Photojournalist April 13, 2022

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, visited the University of Iowa for an event hosted by the Iowa Young Americans for Freedom on Wednesday. Miller-Meeks engaged with students and answered questions...

Workers of JC Toland march in front of 120 Burlington St. during an informational picket in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, April 12 2022. The workers hosted an informational picket to protest JC Tolland’s tax fraud model.

Photos: JC Toland Painting picket protest

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 13, 2022

Labor union workers had an informational picket in Iowa City on Tuesday. The picketing was centered around Tax Fraud Awareness week with protesting of JC Toland Painting’s labor practices. “JC...

June, performed by Dajzané Meadows-Sanderlin, plays video games during a dress rehearsal for “BLKS” at the University of Iowa’s theatre building on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. The performance demonstrated what it’s like to be a Black queer woman.

Photos: ‘BLKS’ dress rehearsal

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor April 13, 2022

A cast of six and a crew of 12 hosted a dress rehearsal of BLKS at Mabie Theatre in the University of Iowa’s Theatre Building on Tuesday. According to the play's website, the play "explores what it...

Marc Korver walks along the Iowa River Landing area before a hockey match between Iowa and Wheeling at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. On average, the Heartlanders averaged 1,961 fans attending home games throughout the season. The average attendance marked the second worst in the ECHL.

Photos: Heartlanders spur business at Coralville’s Iowa River Landing area

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor April 12, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders averaged 1,961 fans at Coralville's Xtream Arena for its inaugural season in the ECHL. Fans filled the Iowa River Landing area before games which restaurants like 30Hop and Brick...

President Joe Biden speaks during his visit at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Biden also commneted on infrastructure investments to help rural communities.

Photos: President Joe Biden visits Iowa

Grace Smith, Photo Editor April 12, 2022

President Joe Biden visited the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant, the nation’s largest ethanol producer, in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday. This is Biden’s first stop in Iowa since the 2020 election. About...

Artist Odili Donald Odita responds to questions from the media at the Stanley Museum of Art at the University of Iowa on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. The Stanley Museum of Art is slated to open to the public on August 26, 2022.

Photos: Stanley Museum of Art Tour

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist April 12, 2022

The Stanley Museum of Art invited media members to tour the new museum, as well as interview artist Odili Donald Odita, whose mural currently resides in the first-floor lobby, and Stanley Museum of Art...

Members of the Iowa rowing team carry a boat back to P. Sue Beckwith, M.D., Boathouse after a rowing practice on Monday, April 11, 2022. The rowing team competes in the Big Ten Invitational in Sarasota, Florida, on Friday and Saturday.

Photos: Iowa rowing practice

Braden Ernst, Photojournalist April 12, 2022

The Iowa rowing team practiced on the Iowa River in Iowa City on Monday, after arriving home from Las Vegas Sunday from the PAC 12 Invite. The rowing team travels to Sarasota, Florida, to compete in the...

An Illinois base runner scores off a wild throw from right field during a baseball game between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 10, 2022.  The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-5.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Illinois – game three

Braden Ernst, Photojournalist April 12, 2022

The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-5, in the third game of a series at Duane Banks Field on Sunday. Iowa lost the series, 1-2.  Iowa started the game off with an early 2-0 with Ben Tallman’s...

Minnesota congratulates right fielder Chloe Evans after hitting the first home run of the game during a softball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, April 10, 2022.  The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-2.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Minnesota – game three

Isabella Cervantes, Photojournalist April 10, 2022

Minnesota softball defeated Iowa, 10-2, at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday. After the loss to the Golden Gophers, the Hawkeyes have a 1-7 Big Ten record. The Gophers started off the game strong with...

Arooj Aftab sings at the Englert Theatre during day three of the Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Photos: Mission Creek Festival – Day Three

Lillie Hawker, Photojournalist April 10, 2022

The third and final day of the Mission Creek Festival took place in Iowa City on Saturday. Music performances were hosted at Trumpet Blossom Café, Big Grove Brewery, Englert Theatre, Riverside...

A performer dances at the Walk it Out: Multicultural Fashion Show at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Seven cultural groups were represented.

Photos: Walk It Out: Multicultural Fashion Show

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist April 10, 2022

Performers from seven cultural groups walked the runway as part of the Walk It Out: Multicultural Fashion Show at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday. The Walk It Out: Multicultural Fashion Show returned...

Illinois center fielder Danny Doligale celebrates a run during the second baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes in 13 innings, 7-5.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Illinois – game two

Grace Smith, Photo Editor April 10, 2022

Illinois defeated Iowa in the second game of a doubleheader, 7-5, after 13 innings at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday. Both teams were scoreless in the first two innings. Iowa first baseman...