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The Daily Iowan
The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist/Videographer

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Email: [email protected]

Gabby Drees is a photo editor and film maker at The Daily Iowan. She is a sophomore at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and political science.

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Cast members sing in ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts in Coralville on Thursday, May 5, 2022. ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ presents the weekend of May 6 and May 13.

Photos: ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ dress rehearsal

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist
May 6, 2022
Cast members sing in "Legally Blonde the Musical" at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts in Coralville, IA. "Legally Blonde the Musical" presents the weekend of May 6 and May 13.

[Photo] City Circle to premiere ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’

May 5, 2022
University of Iowa freshman Volta Adovor studies at Rienow Hall at the University of Iowa on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Adovor, along with two other students in high school, were supposed to present "What We Need Our Teachers to Know About Race" at a conference hosted by the Iowa Department of Education in April of last year, but a bill that banned the teaching of divisive concepts from Iowa's state agencies and schools postponed the event indefinitely. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UI critical race theory course remains after ‘divisive concepts’ ban

Kate Perez, News Reporter
May 5, 2022
A sign leans on a street sign outside the Emma Goldman Clinic on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Around 15 people attended the demonstration.

Photos: Anti-abortion and abortion-rights demonstrators protest at Emma Goldman Clinic

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist
May 5, 2022
Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with undergraduate student government members at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

[Photo] Iowa City garbage collection fees to increase

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter
May 3, 2022
Executive director Mazahir Salih looks at a presentation at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

[Photo] Iowa City City Council to allocate more American Rescue Plan Act funds to city nonprofits

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
May 3, 2022
Photo illustration.

[Photo] New Iowa City program to educate residents on eliminating food waste

May 4, 2022
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks in a Daily Iowan interview at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

[Photo] Grassley expects Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act to make progress

September 28, 2022
Photo Illustration by Gabby Drees.

[Photo] Johnson County moves to a medium COVID-19 community spread amid increased cases

Anthony Neri, News Reporter
May 1, 2022
Juli and Dale Wirtjes pose for a portrait at their house in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. Juli and Dale have been married for almost 40 years.

A community member celebrates a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank Sapling at the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Photos: Anne Frank sapling ceremony

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist
April 30, 2022
The Anne Frank sapling is seen at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

A community member shovels dirt onto the Anne Frank sapling at a planting ceremony on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where the Frank family hid.

[Photo] Anne Frank sapling planted on UI Pentacrest

April 29, 2022
Attendees celebrate at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

A community member celebrates a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz speaks with community members at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Attendees sing 'May My Tears Water a Sapling' at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Attendees exit MacBride Hall to go outside at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Jhe Russell performs a poem at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz speaks at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Technical crew monitor video of a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Attendees listen to a speaker at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Attendees smile at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Iowa City city councillor Janice Weiner speaks at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson speaks at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Attendees clap at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

University of Iowa lecturer Kirsten Kumpf Baele speaks at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

University of Iowa professor Mary Cohen greets Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

A band member plays music at a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

An attendee reads over a pamphlet before a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Attendees filter in before a planting ceremony for an Anne Frank sapling at MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where Anne and family hid.

Iowa's Samantha Gillas reacts after the second round of the Big Ten Women's Tennis Tournament at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Building in Iowa City on Thursday, April 28. 2022. Illinois defeated Iowa, 4-3.

Photos: 2022 Big Ten Women’s Tennis Tournament: Iowa vs. Illinois

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist
April 29, 2022
Iowa's Samantha Gillas reacts after losing a match in the second round of the Big Ten Women's Tennis Tournament at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Building in Iowa City on Thursday, April 28. 2022. Illinois defeated Iowa, 4-3.

[Photo] Iowa women’s tennis ends season with loss to No. 48 Illinois in Big Ten Tournament

April 28, 2022
Oaknoll Retirement Residence is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Oaknoll will begin a dementia assistance program for their residents.

[Photo] Dementia Friends USA expanding into Johnson County

Simone Garza, News Reporter
April 28, 2022
Cast members take notes in a "It's Like Riding a Bike" rehearsal at David Thayer Theatre at the Theatre Building in Iowa City. "It's Like Riding a Bike" is one of four full-length productions in the Iowa New Play Festival, running May 2-7.

[Photo] Iowa New Play Festival returns to live format to present four distinct premieres

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter
April 26, 2022
A cast member takes notes in a "It's Like Riding a Bike" rehearsal at the David Thayer Theatre Building in Iowa City on Sunday, April 24, 2022. "It's Like Riding a Bike" is one of four productions in the Iowa New Play Festival, running May 2-7.

Photos: ‘It’s Like Riding a Bike’ rehearsal

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist
April 25, 2022
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