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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
Ava Neumaier

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist

(she/her/hers)

Ava Neumaier is a first-year student at the University of Iowa, majoring in English & Creative Writing. She was the Editor-in-Chief of her high school yearbook in New York, and has interned for a New York Times photographer. She enjoys taking pictures of performances and student life.

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Activists march and chant down South Linn St. during a Take Back the Night rally in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Activists marched to Linn Street and back to end rape culture and amplify the voices of survivors of sexual violence.

Photos: WRAC hosts 2024 Take Back the Night rally

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist
April 24, 2024
Activists march down South Clinton St. during a Take Back the Night protest in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Activists marched to Linn Street and back to end rape culture and amplify the voices of survivors of sexual violence.

[Photo] Students march for Take Back the Night at Pentacrest to call for end to sexual violence

Theron Luett, News Reporter
April 23, 2024
John Green speaks during a lecture in the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Green spoke about being a bestselling author, YouTuber, and philanthropist.

Photos: John Green visits the University of Iowa

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist
April 18, 2024
Cianon Jones plays Mama Moja during a rehearsal of In the Red and Brown Water at the Iowa Theatre Building on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The play is set in Louisiana but is based on the spirits of the Yoruba religion.

[Photo] Review | UI’s ‘In the Red and Brown Water’ offers spectacular performance

April 14, 2024
Two people share a pair of torn solar viewers during the eclipse watch party on the Pentacrest on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Photos: 2024 solar eclipse from Iowa City

Ava Neumaier and Emma Calabro
April 8, 2024
Osees fans dance to the music played on stage during the Mission Creek Festival at The Englert Theatre on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Photos: Mission Creek Festival day three

Jordan Barry, Kathy Le, Ethan McLaughlin, and Ava Neumaier
April 7, 2024
The ensemble cast sings “Children Will Listen” during a performance of Into The Woods in the University of Iowas E.C. Mabie Theatre Building on Wednesday, Feb. 28th, 2024. The show is running from March 1-3 and 7-9.

[Photo] Review | UI’s ‘Into the Woods’ is a stirring reprise of the original

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter
March 6, 2024
A church leader speaks during a service at Sanctuary Community Center, a church in Coralville, on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Adey and Tom Wassink are pastors who advocate for women’s rights and LGBTQ+ rights within their organization.

[Photo] Above the Fold: Creating an affirming church environment for LGBTQ+ members

March 6, 2024
Protesters make handmade signs while Mike Roberts plays guitar during a guest lecture by Vince Everett Ellison at the IMU on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Ellison is a conservative speaker invited by YAF who opposes DEI and abortion. Roberts made a “bingo board” for protesters out of Everett’s talking points.

Photos: Vince Everett Ellison visits the University of Iowa

Ava Neumaier and Kathy Le
February 27, 2024
A patron enters a black-and-white showing of 2023 film “Godzilla Minus One” at the Chauncey FilmScene in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. This special showing runs until Thursday, Feb. 1.

[Photo] Re-release of black and white film ‘Godzilla Minus One’ sparks debate over its necessity

January 30, 2024
Hawkeye Marching Band Drum Major Christian Frankl poses for a portrait in the Iowa Memorial Union. Frankl is in his fifth and final year at the University of Iowa and graduated in December.

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Charlotte Brontë, played by Katie Gucik, opens a letter during a production of “Brontë: The World Without” at Riverside Theater in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

[Photo] Riverside produces play premiere

December 3, 2023
Amelia Fisher is held up by The University of Iowa Dance Company during a performance of “Winning” by Artistic Director Stephanie Miracle, an interactive dance for an audience of children at the Iowa City Public Library on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

[Photo] UI Dance Company blends dancing and audio narration in latest performance

November 18, 2023
Conservative activist Yeonmi Park speaks at the Iowa Memorial Union’s Main Lounge in an event sponsored by Young Americans for Freedom on Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023. Yeonmi Park described defecting from North Korea and her experiences with communism.

Photos: Yeonmi Park visits the University of Iowa

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist
November 14, 2023
The Food Pantry in the Iowa Memorial Union is seen on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

[Photo] UI food pantry provides basic needs for students

November 14, 2023
Student protestors gather on the University of Iowa campus to demand more support for Palestinian students and anti-apartheid causes, and for University administrators to be held accountable for providing resources to Israel. The demonstration began outside of Jessup Hall and then marched to the Presidents Residence on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2033.

Photos: Students hold a Pro-Palestine Protest and call on President Barbara Wilson

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist
November 9, 2023
Iowa City City Council candidate Mandi Remington speaks to her supporters during a watch party at Deadwood Tavern on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

[Photo] Photos: 2023 general election watch parties in Iowa City

DI Visuals Staff, Photojournalist
November 8, 2023
Librarian Angela Pilkington reads and dances with babies and toddlers at a “Book Babies” interactive reading activity on Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023. The event is every Tuesday in the Public Library’s Storytime Room. Angela Pilkington is a librarian at the Iowa City Public Library who recently won the 2023 Quality Time Award from the Iowa Library Association.

[Photo] Iowa City librarian wins state award for children’s services contributions

October 31, 2023
The Basic Goods store sits empty in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Owner Simeon Talley had a 40 percent off sale on the plants and goods sold. Cielo Goods will open in the space in mid-November.

[Photo] Basic Goods to close, CIELO boutique to open second location in Ped Mall space

October 30, 2023
A protester holds a hand-made sign during a climate demonstration led by activists Vincent Shoppa, Izzy Kipper, Elizabeth Jorgensen in Iowa City on Oct. 8, 2023. They spent 15 hours collecting trash from a creek to deposit on the steps of City Hall in response to the city’s negligence in addressing local pollution.

Photos: Iowa City Climate Protest

Shaely Odean and Ava Neumaier
October 8, 2023
The Meister family celebrates before a football game between Iowa and Purdue in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

Photos: Tailgate – Iowa vs Purdue

Carly Schrum and Ava Neumaier
October 7, 2023
A potential new member runs to a sorority during the University of Iowa’s Bid Day in the Iowa Memorial Union and Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The potential new members accepted their bids.

Photos: Iowa Sorority Bid Day 2023

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist
October 1, 2023
Amaya Clark is one of many Freshmen girls who have changed their hair ahead of Rush Week. Maya had her hair highlighted with the new autonomy she has a college student. (Ava Neumaier/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UI students explore identities in fresh hairstyles

September 26, 2023
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