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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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David Harmantas

David Harmantas, Photojournalist

David Harmantas is a staff photographer at the The Daily Iowan. He is a third-year law student at the University of Iowa College of Law and is in his second year as a photographer for the DI. While he shoots general assignments for the DI, he has a particular emphasis on sports and the performing arts.
All content by David Harmantas
Iowa diver Sam Tamborski dives from the 1m board during a swim meet against the University of Northern Iowa and Western Illinois University on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

[Photo] Iowa diver Sam Tamborski reflects on up-and-down Iowa career

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
May 4, 2022
Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman winds up to pitch during a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1.

[Photo] Iowa softball’s Sarah Lehman impresses in return to mound

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2021
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[Photo] Women in sports media: making waves in a field dominated by men

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2021
University of Iowa Sophomore, Aly Weum, competes in the 400 meter dash preliminaries during the second day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, May, 2019. Weum placed tenth in the 400 meter dash preliminaries.

[Photo] Weum powers through uncertainty

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2020
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) looks into the backfield during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

[Photo] Nick Niemann a productive leader on Iowa’s defense during career senior season

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2020
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon #3 pushes the ball up court during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 82-67.

[Photo] Jordan Bohannon brings swagger to No. 3 Iowa men’s basketball team

Robert Read, Pregame Editor
December 2, 2020
The Iowa Women's Basketball team huddles up on a time out during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71.

[Photo] Lindsay Alexander helping Iowa women’s basketball get ready for season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2020
University of Iowa baseball player Jack Dreyer winds up to pitch during a game against Penn State University on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 8-4.

[Photo] Hawkeye baseball turns to intrasquad scrimmages

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2020
Iowa Punter Ryan Gersonde sits on the bench during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15.

[Photo] Punting battle coming to an end for Iowa football ahead of first game

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2020
Iowa City's Mercy Hospital location on September 25, 2017. Kathleen and Andrew Kromphardt, sued Mercy Hospital of Iowa City, Obstetric and Gynecologic Associates of Iowa City and Coralville and Jill Goodman, an obstetrician-gynecologist and one of the directors of the Coralville clinic after their newborn sustained serious brain damage after his birth at the hospital.

[Photo] Johnson County Public Health and hospitals respond to recent spike in COVID-19 cases

Sebastian Lechuga, News Reporter
July 8, 2020
Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia #11 tackles Northwestern wide receiver Riley Lees #19 along the sidelines during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowa football seeks revenge on Northwestern

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2019
Members of the Hawkeyes Alumni Marching Band march in the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.

[Photo] Hawkeye Marching Band alum work to bring Sudler trophy back to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter
October 17, 2019
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg walks down Iowa Ave. after speaking at the Iowa City Climate Strike in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (David Harmantas/For The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Iowa City Climate Strike (10/4/19)

David Harmantas, Photojournalist
October 4, 2019
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks at the Iowa City Climate Strike in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

[Photo] Guest Opinion: Government should follow example of climate kids

October 8, 2019
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks at the Iowa City Climate Strike in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (David Harmantas/For The Daily Iowan)

Community members gather in Hubbard Park to UI student Mollie Tibbetts on Aug. 22, 2018.

[Photo] Community spreads ‘everyday joy’

September 2, 2019
Iowa midfielder Katie Birch loses control of the ball during a field hockey match against Penn on Friday, Sep. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Quakers 3–0.

[Photo] Iowa field hockey hopes to carry over 2018’s success against top opponents

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor
August 29, 2019
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz paces the sidelines during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Ferentz family continue relationship with NFL legend

Robert Read, Sports Reporter
June 25, 2019
Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and current Democratic candidate for president appears on the Political Party Live podcast at The Mill on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019.

[Photo] Iowa podcast Political Party Live is changing the format of Iowa campaign events

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
May 7, 2019
Clarke pitcher Tsubasa Maruyama pitches the ball to Iowa's Brendan Sher during a baseball game against the University of Iowa on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride 3-2.

[Photo] Sher becoming sure-handed for Iowa baseball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
April 30, 2019
Iowa's Zeb Adreon stands in the batters box during a baseball game against Clarke University on Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2019.

[Photo] Breaking down Iowa baseball’s series win over Ohio State

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor
April 29, 2019
Aspiring professional MMA fighter Saleena Ziadeh sits on the couch in her Cedar Rapids apartment on Sunday, Apr. 7, 2019.

Photos: Invicta – An Iowa Women’s Quest to go pro in the MMA

David Harmantas, Photojournalist
April 28, 2019
Saleena Ziadeh celebrates knocking out Vanessa Lebron during the Midwest Kickboxing Championship in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 2, 2019. This was Saleena's first knockout in nine amateur bouts.

‘I don’t feel like she’s ever going to lose’: An Iowa woman’s quest to go pro in MMA

David Harmantas
April 28, 2019
Steam swirls around the University of Iowa Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

[Photo] Climate Action Board recommends including the city in the UI public-private-partnership decision

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter
April 23, 2019
Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman winds up to pitch during a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1.

[Photo] Pitching gives Hawkeye softball shot at wins

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2019
Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and current Democratic candidate for president sits for a portrait at The Mill prior to appearing on the Political Party Live podcast on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Julian Castro Interview

April 14, 2019
Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and current Democratic candidate for president takes questions from an attendee at The Mill before appearing on the Political Party Live podcast on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019.

Photos: Julian Castro at The Mill (4/14/19)

David Harmantas, Photojournalist
April 14, 2019
MMA fighter Ray Hedges rains blows upon Robert Chambers during Elite Fight League no. 4 at the Teamsters Union Hall in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019. Hedges won via TKO at 2:38 in the first round.

Photos: Elite Fight League MMA (4/13/2019)

David Harmantas, Photojournalist
April 14, 2019
MMA fighter Darion Abbey celebrates after defeating Cornelius Chapman during Elite Fight League no. 4 at the Teamsters Union Hall in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019. Abbey won at 1:18 in the first round via tap due to strikes.

MMA fighter Jay Ellis focuses himself as he enters the cage during Elite Fight League no. 4 at the Teamsters Union Hall in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019.

Fighters, corners, and fight officials listen as ring announcer PJ Stoppelworth calls roll before Elite Fight League no. 4 at the Teamsters Union Hall in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019.

Iowa Softball Head Coach Renee Gillispie talks to her team before a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1.

[Photo] Iowa softball looks to better situational play against Iowa State

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
April 8, 2019
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