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Cows are seen at the Blomme family farm in Ladora, Iowa on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. The farm, which produces corn, soybeans, pork, and beef, has been in the family for over 80 years.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor | Outlawing compassion

March 15, 2021
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa golf’s Schaake makes equipment change

November 3, 2020
Iowas Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

[Photo] Schaake’s unique playing style, willingness to change proves to be winning combo

July 15, 2020
Iowas Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa golf program taking advantage of golf course availability

June 18, 2020
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa surges late in Big Ten Match Play

February 10, 2020
The Iowa mens track and field team stand on the awards stage after placing first for the Hy-vee Cup at the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa track and field looks back at past success at Drake Relays

April 23, 2019
Iowas Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters.

[Photo] Hawkeye track records fall in trip to California

April 21, 2019
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

[Photo] How Midwest flooding became a political wedge

April 16, 2019
From left: Iowas Tria Seawater-Simmons, Minnesota States Alexis Smith, and Iowas Jenny Kimbro compete in the womens 100 meter hurdles during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Kimbro finished first with the time of 13.77.

[Photo] Iowa hurdlers jump over competition

April 8, 2019
Iowa’s Chris Douglas finishes first in the 200 meters during the 19th-annual Musco Twilight meet at the Cretzmeyer Track on April 12, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa track and field senior doubles as an intern at Google

April 3, 2019
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2018.

[Photo] Bill to mandate employers check immigration status with E-Verify advances in Iowa Legislature

April 2, 2019
Iowas Briana Guillory participates in the Womens 600m Run during the annual Black and Gold Intrasquad Meet at the UI Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Guillory finished first with a time of 1:30:01. The Hawkeyes will host the next meet on January 13.

[Photo] Guillory leads Iowa track into outdoor season

March 15, 2019
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson (10) drives inside the lane during the womens basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Dragons 85-56.

[Photo] Megan Gustafson reflects on humble journey to domination, as her Hawkeye tenure comes to a close

March 1, 2019
Iowas Briana Guillory participates in the Womens 600m Run during the annual Black and Gold Intrasquad Meet at the UI Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Guillory finished first with a time of 1:30:01. The Hawkeyes will host the next meet on January 13.

[Photo] 9 Track Hawks qualify for NCAA Championships

February 27, 2019
From left: Iowas Tria Seawater-Simmons, Minnesota States Alexis Smith, and Iowas Jenny Kimbro compete in the womens 100 meter hurdles during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Kimbro finished first with the time of 13.77.

[Photo] Iowa track’s Kimbro rises to the competition

February 12, 2019
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on Saturday, April 29, 2018.

[Photo] A proposed law could change carrying guns around schools

February 7, 2019
Iowa junior Maryea Harris poses for a portrait inside the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa men’s track enters second half of indoor season

February 1, 2019
Iowa sophomore Laulauga Tausaga attempts a discus throw during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Tausaga finished first in the event with a distance of 56.69 meters.

[Photo] Iowa women’s track and field finds competition on the road

February 1, 2019
Iowas 125-pound Spencer Lee walks off the mat after defeating Purdues Luke Welch during Session 2 of the NCAAs Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on Thursday, March 15, 2018.

[Photo] Lee ready for rematch with Rivera

January 23, 2019
Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid and strength coach Lindsay Winkelman cheer on the Hawks during the match against Penn State at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, April 9.

[Photo] Iowa women’s tennis hopeful for wins 2019 home-opener

January 18, 2019
Iowas Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters.

[Photo] Jimmy Grant Invite sets tone for the Iowa women’s track

December 10, 2018
Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) looks for an open pass around Wisconsins T.J. Schlundt (20) during the NCAA mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67.

[Photo] Dailey set to lead Iowa men’s basketball defensively

November 12, 2018
Students roam the halls of the Pappajohn Buisiness Building on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. The Tippie College of Business which is housed in Pappajohn is instituting a new Masters of Business Analytics Program in fall of 2018.

[Photo] State of Iowa could face physician assistant shortage

November 6, 2018
Students roam the halls of the Pappajohn Buisiness Building on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. The Tippie College of Business which is housed in Pappajohn is instituting a new Masters of Business Analytics Program in fall of 2018.

[Photo] One Button Studio serves as one-stop shop for growing entrepreneurs

November 1, 2018
Iowa freshman Danielle Burich tosses up a serve during the NCAA womens tennis match between Iowa and Creighton at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The season opener for Iowa ended with a victory against the Bulldogs 6-1.

[Photo] Hawkeye freshmen shine for men’s and women’s tennis

October 15, 2018
Iowas Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa men’s golf goes back on the road

October 4, 2018
Newly presented cardboard dumpsters are seated behind the Three Towers apartment complex at 313 S. Gilbert St. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. The Iowa City City Council passed a mandate in Nov. 2016 requiring all rental units of four tenants or more to provide recycling services. This resolution will be enforced by the end of 2018.

[Photo] Iowa City still working on effective recycling for apartments one year later

October 1, 2018
Iowas Will Scott stretches before the mens 50-meter freestyle during the Senior Day meet between Iowa and Minnesota at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.

[Photo] By the numbers: Iowa swimming and diving begins new season

September 27, 2018
Iowas Luka Garza (55) and Wisconsins Alex Illikainen (25) jump for the rebound during the NCAA mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.

[Photo] A healthy Luka Garza is key for Iowa basketball

September 11, 2018
Janice Weiner poses for a portrait during the Johnson County Democrats BBQ at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017.

[Photo] Laursen: The year of the woman

September 5, 2018
Halls inside the University Counseling Service are shown at Westlawn on Wednesday, July 5, 2017.

[Photo] Hawkeye Allies program continues inaugural year

September 3, 2018
Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a touchdown pass during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

[Photo] Hawkeye football learning from New England Patriots

August 20, 2018
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

[Photo] Reynolds signs bill regarding changes to energy efficiency efforts

May 9, 2018
Iowas Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters.

[Photo] Throwers highlight Iowa track and field’s late-season success

May 4, 2018
Iowa City and University of Iowa police respond to loud bangs at Currier Residence Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. No suspicious activity was reported by emergency services following an inspection of the building.

[Photo] Iowa City Police Officer recognized for keeping streets safe

May 3, 2018
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

[Photo] Iowa prepares for midterm elections

May 2, 2018
Members from the Levitt Center for University Advancement hand out cookies on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 for the 1 Day for Iowa fundraiser. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Guest opinion: Philanthropy affects all of us

April 27, 2018
Iowas Amani Hooker (27) and Matt Hankins (8) sack Boston College quarter back Darius Wade (4) during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

[Photo] Three doors close, three doors open for linebackers

April 24, 2018
Members from the Levitt Center for University Advancement hand out cookies on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 for the 1 Day for Iowa fundraiser. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Guest opinion: UISG president applauds on philanthropy efforts

April 23, 2018
Iowa track and field athletes head toward the finish line during Musco Twilight on Thursday, April 12, 2018.

[Photo] Hawkeyes host track and field at Musco Twilight

April 13, 2018
Iowas Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the Iowa State game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

[Photo] Lacing up the cleats, putting down the phone

April 11, 2018
Members from the Levitt Center for University Advancement hand out cookies on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 for the 1 Day for Iowa fundraiser. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] University of Iowa raised funds with One Day for Iowa online event

April 5, 2018
Hannahs helper Claire braids Hannahs hair before she goes to bed in her apartment on Washington St. in Iowa City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Hannah and her cat Mercury wait in the kitchen of her Iowa City apartment. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Hannah in the kitchen of her Iowa City apartment. Her cat Mercury is seen looking onward. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Hannah strolls through the aisles of Hy-Vee in Iowa City to look for cooking supplies. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Hannah rides to her apartment in Iowa City after getting coffee with one of her many helpers, Maritza Lopez. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Medical equipment and supplies are pictured at the Turnbull familys Pella home. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Hannah waits at her living room table while her helper Claire washes the dishes. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Hannahs helper Cole runs water through Hannahs hair in the bathroom of her apartment in Iowa City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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From left: Stella Turnbull, Sarah Turnbull, Chalene Sauer, Mike Hoenig, and Keith Ruff discuss issues relating to disabilities on PATVs show Hello, Its Us at PATVs Iowa City studio. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Mike Hoenig, Program Coordinator for PATVs show Hello, Its Us, greets Stella in the Iowa City studio. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Hannah poses for a portrait in the living room of her single bedroom apartment in Iowa City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] A fork in the road

April 3, 2018
Hannah poses for a portrait in the living room of her single bedroom apartment in Iowa City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Hannah puts on makeup before a friends birthday dinner in Iowa City. Her friend Ashley holds her arm steady. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Stellas parents Sarah and Travis wait for Stella to wake up after a successful administration of Spinraza at the Stead Family Childrens Hospital in Iowa City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Hannahs longtime friend Maddy Tornabane helps her into a replacement wheelchair. Hannahs current wheelchair is becoming less reliable after seven years of use, and she requires a suitable replacement. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Stellas brother Sayer, listens to his sisters responses on a machine that registers her eye movements. With Stella being non-verbal, this machine is one of many ways she can communicate with those around her. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Stellas brother Sayer practices football in the backyard of their Pella home. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Hannahs helper and friend Ashley Joseph adjusts her jacket before heading to a friends birthday dinner in Iowa City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

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Students roam the halls of the Pappajohn Buisiness Building, home of the Tippie College of Business, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.

[Photo] Firms in religious counties have lower debt costs, higher credit ratings

March 30, 2018
Iowas 125-pound Spencer Lee walks off the mat after defeating Purdues Luke Welch during Session 2 of the NCAAs Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday, March 15, 2018.

[Photo] Iowa wrestling faces off in first dual meets

November 9, 2018
Iowas Cordell Pemsl (35) attempts to block a shot by Northwesterns Anthony Gaines (11) during the Senior Day mens basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 77-70. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Hawkeye basketball looks to improve defense

October 9, 2018
Minnesotas 133-pound Mitch McKee competes against Iowas Paul Glynn during the NCAA wrestling match between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.

[Photo] Hawkeye wrestling leans on 'next man up' mentality ahead of Maryland dual

February 8, 2019
The Mens 200m IM compete for the third heat during the second day of USA Swimming Junior Nationals at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017.

[Photo] Swim/Dive hosts tune-up dual meet

February 2, 2018
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) celebrates after making a contested shot during the NCAA mens basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.

[Photo] Luka Garza, Jordan Bohannon among analytical heroes for Hawkeye hoops

October 23, 2018
Iowa senior Sheridan Champe finishes first in the Womens 200 Meter Dash during the Hawkeye Invitational indoor track meet at the Campus Recreation Building on Satuday, Jan. 13, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa track completes an eventful indoor season

March 13, 2019
Iowas Kevin Ward (26) holds up the New Era Pinstripe Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes beat Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

[Photo] Photos: 2017 New Era Pinstripe Bowl Game

December 28, 2017
Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a touchdown pass during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20. (

[Photo] Point-Counterpoint: Which receiver will lead Hawkeye football this year?

August 27, 2018
Boston College wide receiver Kobay White (9) catches the ball over Iowas Jake Gervase (30) during the first half of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27.

[Photo] One-on-one with Hawkeye safety Jake Gervase

September 13, 2018
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) sacks Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook (12) during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14.

[Photo] From one to No. 1: How Iowa football’s Sam LaPorta became one of the nation’s best tight ends

September 1, 2022
Iowas Kelsey ONeill (11) and Taylin Alm (19) attempt to block a shot from Penn States Simone Lee during the match between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes lost to the Nittany Lions 3-0.

[Photo] DITV: Iowa volleyball continues the same culture 

August 21, 2018
Iowas Taylor Louis (16) waits for the serve during the match between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes lost to the Nittany Lions 3-0.

[Photo] Hawkeye volleyball seeks to own the state

September 6, 2018
Workers carry materials across the Seamans Center construction site on Monday.

[Photo] Engineering building expansion nears completion

October 5, 2017
Lisa Lucas, the first African American Executive Director of the National Book Foundation, speaks to an audience at The Englert theatre on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. Lucas was hosted by the University Lecture Committee in collaboration The Green Room. She spoke on the importance of literature and its ability to bridge together communities from different backgrounds.

[Photo] National Book Foundation executive director gives talk at The Englert on literature, unity

September 26, 2017
Iowa defensive lineman Matt Nelson is seen on the line of scrimmage during the game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

[Photo] Matt Nelson: Chasing quarterbacks and medical-school dreams

October 4, 2018
Indiana Head Coach, Tom Allen, speaks during Big Ten Football Media Days at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017.

[Photo] By the numbers: Indiana Hoosiers

October 12, 2018
Maryland Head Coach, DJ Durkin, speaks during Big Ten Football Media Days at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017.

[Photo] Maryland Board of Regents recommends D.J. Durkin reinstatement

October 30, 2018
The Jefferson Building on Washington Street is seen during Jazz Fest on Sunday, July 2.

[Photo] Shaw: It’s time for a gender-inclusive Downtown Iowa City

February 14, 2019
CRWC employee, Leyuan Li, makes smoothies at the Power Café on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

[Photo] Today’s Photos (04/06/17)

April 6, 2017
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