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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Emily Nyberg

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor

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Emily Nyberg is a second-year student at the University of Iowa double majoring in Journalism and Cinematic arts. Prior to her role as a Visual Editor, Emily was a Photojournalist, and a News Reporter covering higher education.

All content by Emily Nyberg
Opinions Editor Carson Hartzog poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

[Photo] Senior Column | Graduating isn’t just my accomplishment, it’s theirs

December 17, 2024
Mark Kay Kusner, a death doula in Iowa City, meets with Mike Bosch in his and his wife Joni’s home in Iowa City Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Bosch was diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy in 2023, and has seen a significant decline in his quality of life. In his work with Kusner, Bosch is talking through fears, writing letters to loved ones and documenting his life experiences. Bosch said he has felt comfortable with the venerability Kusner has encouraged. “She's really kind; you're not embarrassed if you cry in front of her,” he said.

Death doulas show end-of-life care through a different lens

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist
December 3, 2024
Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council may dedicate 36 project-based vouchers to be used by the Shelter House if it wins a $7.5 million federal grant. The grant funds would be used to build a supportive housing complex featuring 36 one-bedroom apartments for individuals experiencing homelessness.

[Photo] Shelter House applying to $7.5 million grant for new housing units

November 18, 2024
Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council has been discussing how it would like to fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacant seat.

[Photo] Here’s how Iowa City can fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacancy

November 17, 2024
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks displays the Des Moines Registers recent Selzer Poll at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort on Election Day in Riverside, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Republican Incumbent Miller-Meeks appeared to win the election for Iowa’s First Congressional District against Democratic Candidate Christina Bohannan in a close race Tuesday night.

Photos: Johnson County general and congressional watch parties

Emily Nyberg, Jordan Barry, and Ava Neumaier
November 6, 2024
Mayor Bruce Teague speaks to community members during a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

[Photo] Changes in the works for Iowa City nonprofit grant

November 4, 2024
Hawkeyes celebrate after a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Iowa football vs. Wisconsin

Emma Calabro and Emily Nyberg
November 2, 2024
Hills Elementry School is seen in Iowa City on Oct. 28. Law enforcement in Johnson County has been using the building for school safety drills and training.

[Photo] Securing Schools | Law enforcement, schools adapt protocols amid increased threats

October 29, 2024
The Black Angel is seen in Oakland Cemetary in Iowa City on Oct. 1. The angel has been at the cemetary since 1913.

[Photo] Opinion | The Black Angel serves as a reminder of local culture

October 31, 2024
Fans watch a flyover before a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Northwestern

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett
October 26, 2024
Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan throws the ball during a game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.

Iowa players celebrate a goal by Iowa forward Delaney Holtey during a soccer game between No. 14 Iowa and Oregon at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 20. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ducks 4-0.

Photos: No. 7 Iowa soccer vs. Oregon

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist
October 20, 2024
Maryland scores on Iowa goalie Mia Magnotta during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Photos: No. 10 Iowa field hockey vs. No. 5 Maryland

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist
October 6, 2024
Iowa players celebrate taking home the Floyd of Rosedale trophy during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 31-14.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Minnesota

Emily Nyberg and Isabella Tisdale
September 21, 2024
Iowa defensive lineman Jeremiah Pittman pushes Illinois State offensive lineman JJ Guedet during a football game between Iowa and Illinois State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds 40-0.

[Photo] Iowa defensive lineman Jeremiah Pittman evolves from leader to learner

September 5, 2024
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson motions to fans after scoring a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Illinois State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds 40-0.

Photos: No. 25 Iowa football vs. Illinois State

Emily Nyberg and Emma Calabro
August 31, 2024
Kimberly Nguyen picks up a flag to wave during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Nguyen traveled from California to show support for former President Donald Trump.

Quiet on the Perimeter: Outside the 2024 Republican National Convention

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist
July 18, 2024
(Top) Pro-life balloons fly at a merchandise booth during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (Bottom) A pile of bumper stickers, patches, and postcards are seen on a merchandise table during the final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

(Top) Trump bobbleheads are seen on a merchandise table during the final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Bottom) Bob Kunst, 82, holds up a sign while sitting outside one of the entrances to the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Kunst, a registered Democrat, traveled from Miami Beach, FL to show his support for former President Donald Trump.

The pedestrian-restricted zone is seen during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The four-day convention featured speeches from two Iowan delegates, Brenna Bird and Jeff Kaufman.

Iowa delegates Jeanita McNulty, Teresa Horton Bumgarner, and David Barker pose for portraits at the Residence Inn during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

[Photo] Iowa Republicans honored and excited to serve as delegates at Republican National Convention

July 18, 2024
Solon senior Callie Levin celebrates with teammates after winning the state title in the 3A Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union state championship basketball game between Solon and Estherville Lincoln Central on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Midgets 54-47.

Photos: Callie Levin heads to a bigger stage

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor
May 1, 2024
Solon senior Callie Levin prepares to shoot the ball during the 3A Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union state championship basketball game between Solon and Estherville Lincoln Central on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Midgets 54-47. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] ‘Hometown Hawkeye’: Solon’s Callie Levin to the Iowa women’s basketball program

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor
April 30, 2024
Iowa wide receiver Alex Eichmann laughs with Iowa wide receiver Graham Friedrichsen during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes held a free open practice for fans.

Photos: 2024 Iowa football spring practice

Isabella Tisdale, Emma Calabro, and Emily Nyberg
April 20, 2024
North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza performs at The Englert during the second day of the Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Photos: Mission Creek Festival day two

Emily Nyberg, Kathy Le, and John Charlson
April 6, 2024
No. 3 197-pound Iowa’s Zach Glazier enters the arena before taking on No. 1 Penn State’s Aaron Brooks in the championship match during session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Brooks defeated Glaizer by technical fall.

Photos: Session three and four of the men’s Big Ten Wrestling Championship

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor
March 10, 2024
No. 2 125-pound Iowa’s Drake Ayala wrestles No. 9 Rutgers’ Dean Peterson during session three of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

[Photo] Live updates | Iowa men's wrestler Zach Glazier competes for Big Ten title, four teammates wrestle for third place

March 10, 2024
No. 3 141-pound Iowa’s Real Woods wrestles No. 4 141-pound Nebraska’s Brock Hardy during session three of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

No. 3 197-pound Iowa’s Zach Glazier defeats No. 2 Maryland’s Jaxon Smith during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Photos: Session two of the 2024 men’s Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor
March 9, 2024
No. 14 133-pound Iowa’s Brody Teske wrestles No. 11 Purdue’s Dustin Norris during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Teske defeated Norris by decision 10-5.

Photos: Session one of the 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor
March 9, 2024
Wrestlers warm up before the men's Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

[Photo] Live updates | Iowa men's wrestling competes in Session II of Big Ten Championships

March 9, 2024
Fans line up outside of Xfinity Center before the men's Big Ten Wrestling Championships in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

[Photo] Live updates | Iowa men's wrestling competes in Session I of Big Ten Championships

March 9, 2024
A dog surrendered from a breeding kennel in rural Riverside is seen at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Over 130 dogs were surrendered to animal shelters in the Iowa City area after unsafe conditions. Officials said the location that the dogs lived in constitutes animal neglect.

[Photo] Man arrested and charged for animal neglect in Riverside puppy mill

March 6, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark gestures toward the crowd during a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 93-83.

Photos: No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 2 Ohio State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Emily Nyberg, Grace Smith, and Cody Blissett
March 3, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

[Photo] Photos: Iowa fourth-year guard Caitlin Clark enters WNBA Draft

DI Visuals Staff
February 29, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark backpedaled after scoring a 3-pointer during a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 108-60. Clark scored 33 points.

Photos: No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Emily Nyberg and Ayrton Breckenridge
February 29, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and head coach Lisa Bluder interact during a post-game celebration following a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 106-89.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Michigan

Ayrton Breckenridge, Cody Blissett, Isabella Tisdale, and Emily Nyberg
February 16, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark warms up before a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

[Photo] Kristin Juszczyk designs custom vest for Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark

March 3, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark warms up before a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hugs Iowa forward Jada Gyamfi before a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

[Photo] Big Ten Network recognizes Caitlin Clark breaking NCAA women’s all-time scoring record

February 15, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark warm up before a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

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Point/Counterpoint | What is the best place in Iowa City for a Valentine’s Day date?

Evan Weidl and Emily Nyberg
February 13, 2024
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke catches her breath during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday Feb. 8, 2024. Stuelke scored a career high of 47 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 111-93.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Penn State

Grace Smith, Cody Blissett, and Emily Nyberg
February 9, 2024
Attendees dance during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Dancers raised $1,454,929.30 for the Stead Family Children's Hospital.

[Photo] Photos: University of Iowa Dance Marathon 30

DI Visuals Staff
February 3, 2024
Iowa’s Paige Magee competes in the 60-meter hurdle during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Magee set a new personal and school record of 8.00.

[Photo] Iowa track and field braves the storm, claims more lifetime bests in split across the country

April 28, 2024
Iowa’s Paige Magee reacts to the scoreboard after competing in the 60-meter hurdle during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Magee set a new personal and school record of 8.00.

Photos: 2024 Larry Wieczorek Invitational & Multi Day 2

Cody Blissett, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Emily Nyberg
January 20, 2024
Iowa runners hug after completing the 60m race during the 2024 Hawkeye Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes hosted ten schools to compete in a variety of field and running events.

Photos: 2024 Hawkeye Invitational

Isabella Tisdale and Emily Nyberg
January 14, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Clark shot 6-of-16 in 3-pointers, scoring 30 points for Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 84-57.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 14 Indiana

Grace Smith, Emily Nyberg, Ayrton Breckenridge, and Cody Blissett
January 13, 2024
Des Moines based band Dirty Blonde performs at The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

[Photo] The Daily Iowan Headliners | Dirty Blonde

January 10, 2024
A Donald Trump bobble head is seen before a campaign event with 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Hyatt Regency in Coralville on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Doors open at 3 p.m., with the former President expected to speak around 6 p.m..

[Photo] Trump visits Coralville for campaign rally, reiterates disapproval of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ endorsement of DeSantis

December 13, 2023
Iowa City singer Bella Moss performs at The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

[Photo] The Daily Iowan Headliners | Bella Moss

January 10, 2024
Kenzie Trana, 4, plays with teddy bears at the Teddy Bear Room at the Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Room 1105 at the Hilton Garden Inn is filled with hundreds of teddy bears for the holiday season. The room is open to the public from Nov. 26 through Jan. 1 at no cost. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Michigan linebacker Jason Hewlett during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-0.

Photos: Iowa vs Michigan Big Ten Championship

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett
December 3, 2023
Zoee Moore rides a scooter thorugh a group of Michigan fans before a football game between No.18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Photos: Iowa vs. Michigan Big Ten pregame

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg
December 2, 2023
A Nebraska fan is seen after a call is made against a Nebraska player during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Nebraska

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg
November 24, 2023
Iowa City band Two Canes performs at The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

[Photo] Q&A | Two Canes

November 28, 2023
Iowa defensive back Koen Entringer (left) and Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson tackle Illinois quarterback John Paddock during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Illinois

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg
November 18, 2023
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis answers a question during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event was moderated by Bob Vander Plaats, the president of The FAMiLY Leader. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates, which included Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.

Photos: Thanksgiving FAMiLY Forum

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor
November 17, 2023
Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ron DeSantis, answer questions at a round table during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in Downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event was moderated by Bob Vander Plaats, the president of The FAMiLY Leader. The event began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates.

[Photo] GOP presidential hopefuls get personal, talk abortion policy at Christian event

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor
November 17, 2023
Kansas State guard Rebekah Dallinger walks off the court after winning a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Kansas State

Emily Nyberg and Grace Smith
November 16, 2023
Certified Nurse Midwives Allie Kubik and Moira Weitz help Megan Swanson deliver her first child at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday sept. 21, 2023. Weitz and Kubik are the owners if Rooted in Love Midwifery, based out of Marion, Iowa.

Photos: Keeping care close

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor
November 8, 2023
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