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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Action is underway during a football game between Iowa City West and City High on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020.

Photos: Iowa City West vs. Iowa City High football

Shivansh Ahuja and Nichole Harris • September 4, 2020

A group of protesters stands across from a police line of Iowa State Police on Dubuque Street in Iowa City during a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality on Monday, August 31. Two police officers approached the group of protesters in an attempt to deescalate the situation, but protesters were angered that the officers werent wearing facemasks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: On the fourth consecutive night of protests, protesters and Iowa State Police standoff on Dubuque St.

Jake Maish, Documentary Director • September 1, 2020

Protesters stop outside of the University of Iowa Police Department during a Black Lives Matter protest organized by the Iowa Freedom Riders on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. This was the third protest of a four day protest streak in which protesters took to the street to put pressure on the City Council. These protests lead up to a Tuesday meeting during which three of their demands will be discussed.

Photos: Protesters gather for third night of protest streak

Katie Goodale , Projects Photo Editor • August 30, 2020

A memorial for Makeda Scott is seen on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. Protesters ended the night at the Pentacrest with a vigil to honor and celebrate her life.

Photos: Protesters walk Riverside Dr. and hold vigil for Makeda Scott

Katie Goodale  and Hannah Kinson • August 30, 2020

A protester blows bubbles in front of a police officer on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 at the Old Capitol Building. Protesters marched to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and throughout downtown Iowa City demanding justice for the shooting of Jacob Blake that happened on Sunday in Kenosha, Wis. and against the recent decision by Iowa City City Council to give the ICPD $230,000 over five years.

Photos: Protesters return to Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and kick off the four-night protest streak

Hannah Kinson, Photo Editor • August 29, 2020

Iowa City High Running Back Sila Lulinda scores a touchdown during the Iowa City High vs. Davenport Central football game at Iowa City High on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The Little Hawks defeated the Blue Devils 35-14. Due to COVID-19, Iowa City High players were asked to wear masks and fans weren’t allowed in the stands. Davenport Central’s players were not required to wear masks. Davenport Central saw some fans turn out to their section of the stadium and City High fans gathered outside of school property along the fence.

Photos: Iowa City High vs. Davenport Central Football

Katie Goodale and Casey Stone • August 29, 2020

A pair of University of Iowa students leave the nearly deserted Chemistry Building on the first day of the new semester on Monday, August 24th, 2020. Despite the pandemic, campus remains open and some classes are still being held in person. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: First week of University of Iowa classes

August 29, 2020

The University of Iowa began the fall 2020 semester in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Daily Iowan visuals staff covered how this first week of classes looked for Hawkeyes.

West quarterback Marcus Morgan carries the ball during a football game between Iowa City West and Liberty High School in North Liberty on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. The Trojans defeated the Lightning, 27-0.

Photos: Iowa City West vs. Liberty High Football

Shivansh Ahuja and Nichole Harris • August 28, 2020

Protesters leave the Pentacrest toward Iowa Ave. on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Protesters marched to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and throughout downtown Iowa City demanding justice for the death of Makeda Scott and countless others, while encouraging observers to join the march against the inequality and discrimination that the Black community faces.

Photos: Iowa City protesters march to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office

Hannah Kinson, Photo Editor • August 22, 2020

The Welsh family works to clean up their yard three days after sustaining significant damage from the derecho that swept through Iowa on Monday, August 10. The majority of the damage was caused by large branches falling from the tree next to their house, which is located on 33rd Street in Cedar Rapids.

Photos: Residents of Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas assess the path to recovery in the aftermath of the derecho

Jake Maish, Documentary Director • August 20, 2020

Protesters Ayla Kanin, Eva Sileo, Zach Grewe, and Joe McKenna pose for a portrait in front of the Old Capitol Building in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to President Bruce Harrelds home in order to protest the administrations insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

Photos: COGS protesters march to President Bruce Harreld’s house

Tate Hildyard, Senior Videographer • August 19, 2020

The inside of what is left of the laundromat, as seen on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020.

Photos: Cedar Rapids storm damage (8/14/20)

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist • August 16, 2020

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