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

The Daily Iowan

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter

(she/her/hers)

Email: grace-hamilton@uiowa.edu

Grace Hamilton is a news reporter at The Daily Iowan. She is a freshman at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and creative writing.

All content by Grace Hamilton
A portion of Team Little and Women (LAW) of Iowa City High poses for a portrait on Wednesday, April 7. Team LAW took first place out of 84 teams at the Mock Trial State Championship.

City High Mock Trial emerges second-best team in the country

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
May 24, 2021
Ashlyn Keeney, a junior at North Liberty High School, poses for a portrait on the Liberty track. Keeney has both state-championship and state-place-winning feats in both cross country and track and field. As a freshman, she earned 1st place in both the 1500 and 3000 at Iowa’s 2019 state track and field meet. She was set to build on this momentum the following year, but lost her sophomore season to COVID-19. Now she is setting her sights on a successful return while remaining team-oriented.

‘She’s in a league of her own’: North Liberty standout runner sets the pace on and off the track

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
May 9, 2021
Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Outreach and Engagement Christine Getz presents during a college dean forum hosted by the University of Iowa over Zoom on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Graduate College Dean Search: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate Dean Christine Getz sets forth strategies for success while minding financial constraints

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
May 5, 2021
An Iowa City Community School District sign outside of the central office as seen on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Iowa City Community School District now following Iowa Department of Public Health Quarantine Guidelines

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
April 22, 2021
A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Community School District begins conducting standardized testing in person

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
April 20, 2021
Director of Online Learning for the Iowa City Community School District, Gregg Shoultz, poses for a portrait outside of the central office on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Longtime Iowa City Community School District administrator to take service overseas

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
April 18, 2021
Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

University of Iowa to hold vaccine clinic for students

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
April 16, 2021
A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City Community School District reports nearly 1,000 students quarantining

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
April 12, 2021
University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Hari Osofsky gives opening remarks at a public forum, Monday, April 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Osofsky currently serves as dean of Penn State’s Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs.

First UI presidential forum: Penn State College of Law Dean Hari Osofsky emphasizes collaboration, integrity in leadership

Sarah Watson, Caleb McCullough, and Grace Hamilton
April 12, 2021
A portion of Team Little and Women (LAW) of Iowa City High poses for a portrait on Wednesday, April 7. Team LAW took first place out of 84 teams at the Mock Trial State Championship.

‘The show must go on’: Iowa City High School sweeps virtual State Mock Trial Tournament to advance nationally

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
April 8, 2021
A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Registration open for Iowa City Community School District’s new school: ICCSD Online

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
April 5, 2021
University of Iowa students José Muñiz Jr. and Regan Smock pose for a portrait outside of the Old Capital building on Sunday afternoon. Muñiz and Smock are running for office in the upcoming University Student Government election.

Bridging the disconnect: how Undergraduate Student Government’s sole executive ticket is reimagining shared governance, student involvement, and equity at the UI

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
April 5, 2021
(left to right) Candidates for USG Constituency Senator positions Nick Nachtman, Xiangheng Li, and Sam Andrus pose for portraits on Wednesday, March 31.

USG constituency senatorial candidates pursue seats to represent first generation, LGBTQ+, and veteran students

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
April 1, 2021
Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St.. As seen on Thursday, Oct.15, 2020.

Iowa City School Board plans to accommodate Muslim, Jewish students in the 2021 – 2022 school calendar

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
March 31, 2021
University of Iowa students José Muñiz Jr. and Regan Smock pose for a portrait outside of the Old Capital building on Sunday afternoon. Muniz and Smock are running for office in the upcoming University Student Government election.

Regan Smock, José Muñiz Jr. announce their Undergraduate Student Government presidential ticket

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
March 28, 2021
Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St. as seen on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

Iowa City parents waiting for COVID-19 vaccine to be authorized for children

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
March 23, 2021
Construction equipment began the removal of the original U of I hospital, on Tuesday, Dec.1, 2020. The hospital became Seashore hall in 1929.A worker sprays down the rubble that was once the hall, to help control dust..

Demolished Seashore Hall to be new green space by September

Grace Hamilton
March 18, 2021
Photo of a 100th birthday celebration in May 2020. Contributed.

From fright to forward-thinking: Iowa City nursing home looks toward future beyond COVID-19

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
March 16, 2021
Iowa City High School opens NESTT mental health center

Iowa City High School opens NESTT mental health center

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
March 14, 2021
The Old Capital Building is seen on March 4, 2020. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa begins search for new faculty ombudsperson

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
March 11, 2021
North West Junior High school seen on March,9 2021.

Uptick in district COVID-19 quarantines follows Iowa City students’ return to on-site learning

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
March 10, 2021
Cover of 2020: The Year Documented.

Capturing a historic year: DI photobook tells the story of 2020

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
March 7, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports new COVID-19 cases on campus

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
March 5, 2021
Contributed.

Iowa City student asks community to help her win adaptive bicycle

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
March 3, 2021
The American flag is seen hanging in an abandoned room at Theodore Roosevelt Education Center seen on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021.

Iowa City parents dispute Pledge of Allegiance bill

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
March 2, 2021
University of Iowa senior, Juliana DeSouza, decorates her car before the start of the University of Iowa Dance Marathon Parade on Saturday, Feb. 27 behind Kinnick Stadium in lot 43. Most of the other Dance Marathon events were held virtually this year due to COVID.

‘Big Event’ energy persists despite Dance Marathon operating virtually

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
February 28, 2021
Dance marathon Morale Captains dance alone in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the annual charity event which normally packs the entire building, has been converted to a digital live stream leaving the Iowa Memorial Union nearly empty.

Dancing at a distance: University of Iowa Dance Marathon raises $1.4 million

Grace Hamilton and Drew Sullivan
February 28, 2021
Bike Library Executive Director Audrey Wiedemeier poses for a portrait at the new Gilbert Street location in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Bike Library Inc. is a volunteer-run project in Iowa City that allows community members to check out and buy restored bicycles.

Iowa City Bike Library looks to a new frontier

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
February 23, 2021
Photo of Joy Miller and her therapy dog Milo. Contributed.

Local therapy dogs serve at a distance

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
February 21, 2021
Iowa City Community school buses are seen outside of Liberty High School on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021.

Local union representing school-bus drivers urges parents to find alternate transportation to school

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
February 16, 2021
A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City School District maps out vaccine rollout, braces for in-person instruction

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
February 14, 2021
Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

University of Iowa to offer seating for campus dining, reports new COVID-19 cases

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
February 12, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa to offer dine-in seating, reports new COVID-19 cases

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
February 12, 2021
Warren Paris (left) and Jerri MacConnell (right) pose for a portrait with their dog, Ginger, at their Iowa City apartment on Feb 8, 2021. The pair got married in September after quarantining together during the COVID-19 pandemic. They met at a "Write Your Life Story" class at the Senior Center.

Iowa City couple, 75 and 82, say ‘I do’ during COVID-19

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
February 8, 2021
Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

1897-2020: Iowa City Public Library celebrates 125 years serving Iowa City

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
February 7, 2021
A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Mixed reactions as Iowa City schools do away with hybrid learning

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
February 1, 2021
Iowa City West senior Dasia Taylor poses for a portrait on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.

West High senior Dasia Taylor recognized as Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
January 31, 2021
Dragonfly Transplant Fund co-founder Ed Brown and social worker, Brittni Engrav pose for a portrait in front of the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on Saturday, January 24th 2021. The Dragonfly Transplant Fund was founded by Ed and his wife Deb who would use the program to reward organ donors with gift cards. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Dragonfly Transplant Fund extends support to transplant patients and their families

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
January 27, 2021
Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St.. As seen on Thursday, Oct.15, 2020.

Iowa City School Board removes interim title, making Matt Degner district’s permanent superintendent

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
January 27, 2021
Julie Heidger and her children; Piers (left), Kaevion (middle), and Paul (right) pose for a portrait on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa. With no certainty when the pandemic will end, Heidger teachers her boys that their safe actions against COVID-19 can protect others.

Iowa City parents navigate COVID-19 conversations

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
January 25, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports positive COVID-19 cases

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
December 11, 2020
Photo of the slide presentation for the volunteer project with NFC.

Tippie graduate students collaborate with Neighborhood Finance Corporation to assist with outreach

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
December 10, 2020
Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

UI won’t do a pass/fail grading option for fall classes

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
December 2, 2020
Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St. As seen on Thursday, Oct.15 ,2020.

Iowa City students advocate for time off to celebrate Eid

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
December 1, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds to allocate $14 million of CARES funds to long-term care facilities

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
November 19, 2020
A University of Iowa Cambus, driving on South Riverside Drive on Nov. 18, has a wave decal on top of the bus to wave to kids when it drives by Stead Family’s Children Hospital.

‘Iowa wave’ is installed on five Cambus rooftops

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
November 18, 2020
Doctor, Patrice A. Harris gives a lecture over zoom on Monday, November 9th, 2020. Dr.Harris is a guest lecturer invited by the University of Iowa medical community to discuss the issue of health inequity.

First African American woman to lead the American Medical Association speaks to University of Iowa students, staff on racial health disparities

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
November 10, 2020
Tippie College of Business Building is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

Tippie dean search | Interim Tippie Dean Amy Kristof-Brown emphasizes finding innovative programs for funding, learning

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
November 3, 2020
University of Iowa’s Student Wellness is providing Koru Mindfulness Workshops focused on meditation, mindfulness, and minimizing stress. These workshops run for about 75 minutes once a week for four weeks.

Student Wellness launches fall Koru Mindfulness sessions

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
October 28, 2020
Photo of vinyl wrap with outer-space graphics attached to the MRI scanners. Contributed.

Psychiatrist professor and team devise a space-themed scanning process for young patients

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
October 22, 2020
The Clothing Closet, a resourceful place for students to find professional attire, is pictured on Oct. 19, 2020. The Clothing Closet is adjusting its normal routine due to COVID-19 with shorter hours, masks and social distancing, and appointments that must be made 24 hours in advance.

University of Iowa Clothing Closet reopens

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter
October 19, 2020
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