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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

Minnesota forward Alanna Smith attempts to block a shot by Las Vegas guard Kelsey Plum during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Aces, 87-74. The teams faced off a two days prior in Las Vegas, where the Lynx won, 98-87.

Photos: Minnesota Lynx vs. Las Vegas Aces

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor August 24, 2024

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces ,87-74, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, August. 23, 2024. The Lynx and the Aces had previously faced off on Wednesday night, with the...

A police officer observes protestors during the third day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Hundreds of police officers and other security officials surrounded Union Park leading up to a Coalition for Justice in Palestine march

Photos: Outside the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Cody Blissett, Managing Visual Editor August 22, 2024

With 74 days until Election Day, the 2024 Democratic National Convention was held in the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 18-22. There were 46 Iowa delegates that attended. With many political events...

Tess and Carolyn move into Catlett Hall on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.

Photos: University of Iowa students move in

Emma Calabaro and Ava Neumaier August 20, 2024

Thousands of University of Iowa freshmen moved into the 10 residence halls around campus on August 17 and August 18. Families assisted their students with moving, however, student volunteers also helped...

Fairgoers ride an amusement park ride during day eight of the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.

Photos: 2024 Iowa State Fair

Thousands of fairgoers attended the Iowa State Fair to partake in a variety of activities over the last nine days. This year marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Sky Glider Ride. Next year's state...

Kid Captains Atlas Coleman and Aiden Washburn walk onto the football field during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Iowa football players signed autographs for young fans and held an open practice on the Kinnick field.

Photos: 2024 kid’s day at Kinnick

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor August 10, 2024

Iowa hosted its 2024 Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday. Iowa football players signed autographs for fans inside of Kinnick stadium. The Hawkeyes then introduced twelve new kid captains to...

Iowa Linebacker Max Llewellyn (left) and Iowa defensive lineman Jeff Bowie (right) sit with other defensive teammates during the Iowa football media day on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Photos: Iowa football media day 2024

Ethan Mclaughlin, Photojournalist August 10, 2024

Iowa football players, staff, and members of the media gathered at both the Ted Pacha Family Club room in Kinnick Stadium and the Ronald D. and Margaret L. Kenyon Football Practice Facility for the Iowa...

An attendee sings during the final day of Hinterland Music Festival at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.

Photos: Hinterland day three

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist August 5, 2024

The third and final day of the Hinterland Music Festival took place at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Several artists took the stage including Odie Leigh,...

A fan cheers for Vampire Weekend’s headliner show during day two of Hinterland Music Festival at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

Photos: Hinterland day two

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist August 4, 2024

Day two of Hinterland Music Festival took place at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Several artists took the stage including Hans Williams, Blondshell,...

The crowd waits for Hippo Campus to perform during Hinterland Music Festival at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.

Photos: Hinterland day one

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist August 3, 2024

Day one of Hinterland Music Festival took place at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.   The first performance was by Valencia Grace and several other...

Auctioneers watch for bids during the Johnson County Fair livestock auction on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Photos: Johnson County Fair 2024

Ethan Mclaughlin and Sahithi Shankaiahgari July 26, 2024

Members of the Johnson County area came together at the southern edge of Iowa City for the Johnson County Fair to celebrate and display the agricultural side of the county spanning over six days from Saturday,...

CBS employees help run a broadcast during the final day of Big Ten Football Media Days  at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Coaches and athletes from Oregon, Maryland. Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, and Washington answered questions from the media.

Photos: Big Ten Media Days, day three

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor July 25, 2024

Big Ten Football Media Days concluded at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Thursday, July 25. Coaches from Oregon, Minnesota, Maryland, Washington, Indiana, and Michigan held press conferences...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with media members during their coverage during day two of Big Ten Football Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Coaches and athletes from Iowa, UCLA, USC, Michigan State, Nebraska, and Penn State answered questions from the media.

Photos: Big Ten Media Days, day two

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor July 24, 2024

Big Ten Football Media Days continued at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Wednesday, July 24. College Football Playoff Executive Director Rich Clark took the stage at 11 a.m. and took questions...