Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Film: Behind the Booth: Iowa City's Local DJs

Film: Behind the Booth: Iowa City’s Local DJs

Piper Goodrich, Filmmaker November 21, 2025
Iowa City's local DJs are the blood pumping into the heart that is Iowa City's night life. Jim Bollard, better known as 'Jimmy Jim,' has been behind the booth at Brothers Bar & Grill and DC’s Sports Bar for the last eight years. With more than 1,300 followers, the 70-year-old DJ stays ahead of the curve by mixing contemporary hits with classic throwbacks. At Studio 13, tucked in a corner across from the stage, Nathan Kelley, better known as DJ N8, mans the booth, and has been since 2007. LGBTQ+ and house music have a long history, and DJ N8 explores that at Studio 13, playing current dance and pop music, aiming to remain timeless.

Film: “Hands Off!” protest in Iowa City

John Charlson, Photojournalist/Filmmaker April 10, 2025

Over one thousand protesters gathered in downtown Iowa City on Saturday to join "hands off," a nationwide protest against the President Donald Trump administration. The demonstration, which lasted several...

Luna’s Tacos cooks and founders Mr. and Mrs. Garcia prepare food in downtown Iowa City during day one of the 2023 Summer of the Arts Festival on Friday, June 2.

Film: Serving the Community

Madison Frette, Photojournalist/Filmmaker May 28, 2024

Roaming around the Iowa City Ped Mall on a weekend night paints a picture of the city’s diverse food scene. Longstanding vendors like Marco’s Grilled Cheese and George's Best Gyros have transformed...

Race gear sits on Bob Cowman’s sport mod during a race at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.

Film: Godspeed

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor May 10, 2024

Bob Cowman is a Pastor at Columbus Road Baptist Church in Quincy, Illinois. Cowman grew up in Knoxville, Iowa, which hosts the Knoxville Nationals every year at Knoxville Raceway which is...

Ahzia Hester performs during The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom in the Adler Journalism building on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Four groups will be featured in the series’ second season.

The Daily Iowan Headliners | Ahzia

DI staff April 19, 2024

This video was directed by Emily Nyberg with videography by Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett, editing by Cody Blissett. The Daily Iowan Headliners is produced by Natalie Dunlap, Jami-Martin Trainor...