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Alyson Kuennen

Alyson Kuennen, Photojournalist

Alyson Kuennen is a photojournalist at The Daily Iowan. She is a second-year student at the University of Iowa double majoring in journalism and international studies.
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University of Iowa Junior, Laulauga Tausaga, competes in the shot put during the second day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, May, 2019. Tausaga placed third in the women's shot put finals.

The CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is seen on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Formerly known as the Crisis Center of Johnson County, the food bank rebranded in order to emphasize the importance of community.

[Photo] Opinion | CommUnity Crisis Services and Iowa City Police Department relationship is a step in the right direction

Jacob Wendell, Opinions Contributor
February 16, 2021
Dr. Charles Brenner, the DEO of biochemistry at the University of Iowa, poses for a portrait in his lab at the Bowen Science Building on Friday, August 30, 2019. Brenner is researching a class of drugs targeting cell metabolism that could lead to a new treatment for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a rare and incurable childhood cancer.

[Photo] UI researcher identifies potential treatment for deadly pediatric cancer

Elisabeth Oster, News Reporter
September 3, 2019
Rev. Anna Blaedel listens during a Bible study at the Wesley Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Openly queer, Rev. Blaedel faced formal complaints by the United Methodist Church.

[Photo] Former Wesley Center director taking 'indefinite' leave of absence from United Methodist Church

November 13, 2019
University of Iowa senior Tria Simmons competes in the 110 meter hurdles during the second day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Simmons placed sixth in the women 110 meter hurdles preliminaries.

Photos: 2019 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships (5/11/2019)

Alyson Kuennen, Photojournalist
May 12, 2019
Iowa State Policy Organizing Director for the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvment, Adam Mason, poses for a portrait at Catholic Worker House on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The ICCI is working with other organizations to advocate for cleaner water across Iowa. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowa City community members fight for right to clean water in state court

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter
May 5, 2019
Iowa State Policy Organizing Director for the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvment, Adam Mason, speaks during a meeting at Catholic Worker House on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The ICCI is working with other organizations to advocate for cleaner water across Iowa.

[Photo] Grad student aims to improve Iowa water quality

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter
May 2, 2019
Rev. Anna Blaedel listens during a Bible study at the Wesley Center on May 1, 2019. Openly queer, Blaedel has faced formal complaints by the United Methodist Church.

[Photo] Wesley Center’s openly queer pastor to resign amid church tensions

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
May 2, 2019
Rev. Anna Blaedel listens during a Bible study at the Wesley Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Openly queer, Rev. Blaedel faced formal complaints by the United Methodist Church. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

Color Guard Club Vice President, Haley Burton (left), and President, Joslyn Hagener, pose for a portrait at Hubbard Park on Monday, April 29, 2019. The new club will start classes and practices next fall for students of all experience levels to join.

[Photo] Twirling dreams into existence: UI students start Color Guard club

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
May 1, 2019
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks at a house party in North Liberty on Sunday, April 28, 2019. The stop was Swalwell's first visit to Iowa since announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President.

Photos: Rep. Eric Swalwell in North Liberty (4/28/19)

Alyson Kuennen, Photojournalist
April 28, 2019
City Councilor John Thomas addresses complaints regarding the new benches for the Pedestrian Mall at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Some community members feel that the new benches are hostile to the homeless.

[Photo] Iowa City councilor to seek re-election in November

Caleb McCullough & Kelsey Harrell, News Reporters
April 23, 2019
Junior fiction books rest on shelves at the Iowa City Public Library in Iowa City on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

[Photo] Library offers summer reading program in 6 languages to increase accessibility

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 21, 2019
The College of Nursing Building is seen in Iowa City on Monday, February 25, 2019.

[Photo] University of Iowa College of Nursing will launch an online registered nurse apprenticeship program

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter
April 16, 2019
Photo illustration by Alyson Kuennen for The Daily Iowan

[Photo] UISG pushes for move-in checklist to protect student renters

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter
April 15, 2019
Comedians Leslie David Baker (Stanley) and Brian Baumgarter (Kevin), from "The Office", speak at the IMU on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Baker (left) and Baumgarter shared anecdotes about their time on set and life following the show's end.

Photos: The Office (4/11/2019)

Alyson Kuennen, Photojournalist
April 12, 2019
Cast perform the wedding scene during a rehearsal for the “Little Women” opera at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The opera has showings throughout the weekend of April 12 for audiences to attend.

[Photo] From the pages of a 19th-century novel to the stage: Little Women, an Opera

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter
April 10, 2019
UISG president-elect, Noel Mills, and vice president-elect, Sarah Henry, celebrate winning the 2019 UISG Executive ballot at the IMU on Monday, April 8, 2019. Ignite Iowa received the majority of votes at 1,568 or 53.28%. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Ignite Iowa wins UISG election

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
April 8, 2019
Dancers celebrate reaching $2,960,403.25 during Dance Marathon 25 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

[Photo] Guest Opinion: Giving back changes lives

April 1, 2019
UI Junior Dante Benjegerdes demonstrates stage combat choreography at the Theatre Building on Monday, March 25, 2019. Although a competitive niche, Benjegerdes plans to pursue stage combat professionally. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Crafting the perfect fight

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter
March 27, 2019
Assistant Professor Siyanda Mohutsiwa poses for a portrait at Dey House on Monday, March 25, 2019. Now verified with almost 40K Twitter followers, Mohutsiwa spoke in a 2016 TED Talk about how African American youth are finding their voices on Twitter.

[Photo] Speaker, writer, mathematician: Multifaceted Mohutsiwa calls Iowa City home

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter
March 26, 2019
Students gather around the cereal bar at Melk on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Running on the Inspire UI ticket, Alexia Sanchez and Madhuri Belkale announced their presidential and vice presidential candidacy for UISG.

Photos: UISG Candidacy Announcements (3/25/19)

Michael Guhin, Reba Zatz, and Alyson Kuennen
March 24, 2019
Madhuri Belkale (left) and Alexia Sanchez announce their vice presidential and presidential candidacy for UISG at Melk on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The pair are running on the Inspire UI ticket. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Three tickets will run in this year’s UISG election

Rylee Wilson, Kate Pixley, and Andy Mitchell
March 24, 2019
Crowded Closet is seen on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The thrift shop relocated to 851 Hwy 6 E and will have a grand opening on Monday, March 25.

[Photo] Crowded Closet sets up new shop at Pepperwood Plaza with grand opening March 25

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter
March 24, 2019
UI freshman Brady Vanlo poses for a portrait at Gabe's on Monday, March 11, 2019. Also known as Vyvans, Vanlo has been a DJ for nearly three years, playing gigs for local bars, house parties and special events.

[Photo] DJ VyVans drops the bass for Iowa City

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter
March 13, 2019
The CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is seen on March 12, 2019. Formerly known as the Crisis Center of Johnson County, the food bank rebranded in order to emphasize the importance of community.

[Photo] Crisis Center renames to ‘CommUnity’ in order to showcase its expanded services

Rachel Steil, News Reporter
March 13, 2019
UI professor George Wehby poses for a portrait at the College of Public Health on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Wehby is leading a two year project, alongside UIChicago Professor Robert Kaestner, that studies the effects of minimum wage on long-term child health and development.

[Photo] Minimum wage affects child development, public health research team shows

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter
March 11, 2019
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