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Jeff Sigmund

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Visitors to the Moving Wall look for family, friends names on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. The Moving Wall is a half size replica of the Vietnam veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. There are 58,228 names on the wall.

Photos: Moving Wall

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist
August 24, 2021
A medical student receives their Moderna vaccine along with other University of Iowa students on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.

[Photo] UI Class of 2025 in person, but COVID-19 looms

Sabine Martin, News Editor
August 22, 2021
Asst. Fire Chief Nic Pruter left and Lt. William (Bill) Erb of the Coralville Fire Department stopped by to lend support to Sgt. Kyle Nicholson of the Coralville police Department on Thursday, July 22, 2021. At the time, Nicholson was donating blood during the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.(Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Coralville fire beat police in 8th annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter
July 27, 2021
King Leontes, played by Martin Andrews, acts out a scene from the play “The Winters Tale” on Saturday, July 17, 2021. The Shakespeare play was put on by Riverside Theatre.

[Photo] Riverside Theatre performs Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor
July 26, 2021
Houses Into Homes Sign as seen on Friday, July 2, 2021.

[Photo] Houses into Homes provides bedding and more for students experiencing homelessness

Bruce Bartlam, Jr., News Reporter
July 20, 2021
A fox enjoys the warm sun on April 13, 2019.

[Photo] Fox sightings in Iowa City counter statewide fox population trends

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
July 20, 2021
Looking west up Washington street on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Downtown is quite as students have their mid-terms.

[Photo] Night Mayor confronts nightmare of Iowa City bathrooms

Meg Doster, News Reporter
July 19, 2021
Jiselle Fernandez of Iowa City tries one of the loop devices on Friday, July, 7, 2021. Fernandez says she likes how they work and likes the music.

[Photo] Interactive art exhibit ‘Loop’ takes over Pedestrian Mall in downtown Iowa City

Meg Doster, News Reporter
July 18, 2021
Some of the many food items that line shelves, on Friday, Jan 22, 2021. The food pantry not only helps with food but personal items as well.

[Photo] Opinion | We need to address food waste and insecurity

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist
July 14, 2021
Studio 13-15 at 13-15 S. Linn Street, seen on Wednesday, June, 30, 2021. The building was built in 1917 and was known as the Hohenschuh Mortuary.The building now stands as part of the Iowa City Downtown Historical District.

[Photo] Downtown Iowa City recognized for its ‘historic fabric’

Jake Olson, News Reporter
July 13, 2021
Mike Farran, far left, talks with visitors during a Project Green event in Iowa City on Saturday, July, 9, 2021.

[Photo] Open Gardens Weekend offers an escape from the bustle of Iowa City

Bruce Bartlam, Jr., News Reporter
July 12, 2021
Portia Byrd of Iowa City poses for a portrait while watching the 4th Fest parade on Sunday, July, 4, 2021. This is Byrds 1st 4th Fest parade. Byrd is originally from Florida she moved to Iowa City to be by her son.

[Photo] Photos: Fourth of July 2021

Staff, Photojournalist
July 5, 2021
Ken Royar of Iowa City waits while Neil LeFebure BSN starts preparations for Royar to donate blood. A blood drive was held for Tyler Juhl who is battling cancer. The drive was held by University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center. while Friday, June, 25, 2021.

Photos: Tyler Juhl Blood Drive

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist
July 1, 2021
A thank you note from “Tylers Tribe” for donating blood on Friday, June, 25, 2021.

Gayle Royer of Iowa City enjoys a snack after donating blood. A blood drive was held at the Solon Community Center. The drive was held for Tyler Juhl who is battling cancer.

Kiersten Conway relaxes while donating blood on Friday, June, 25, 2021. Conway was at the drive to help and donate blood for her little brother Tyler Juhl who is battling cancer.

Kiersten Conway gives a two thumbs up as she is getting ready to donate blood on Friday, June, 25, 2021. Conway is the big sister of Tyler Juhl who the drive is being held for.

Blood being drawn on Friday, June, 25, 2021.

Kari Kuhl donates blood during a drive that was being held for her son Tyler, who is battling cancer.The drive was held by the University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center on Friday, June 25, 2021.

A blood bag fills during a blood drive on Friday, June, 25, 2021.

A blood donor squeezes a device to help blood flow on Friday, June 25, 2021.

[Photo] UI DeGowin Blood Center asks for an increase in blood donations

January 16, 2024
Ken Royar relaxes while donating blood on Friday, June, 25, 2021.

Tammy Wright of Swisher fills out paperwork before giving blood. Wright says that “I got a call and that I was a match, and a young man needs blood”.Friday, June, 25, 2021.

Someone checks in with staff before donating blood on Friday, June, 25, 2021. A blood drive was held at the Solon Community Center. The University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center held the drive.

Kiersten Conway left and Kari Juhl take a break from greeting people at the blood drive Friday, June, 25, 2021. The drive is being held for Tyler Juhl who is battling cancer. Kiersten is Tylers big sister and Kiri is his mother.

Setting up the site for a blood drive on Friday, June, 25, 2021.

Corn leaves turning brown due to lack of rain on Monday, June, 21, 2021. A field planted with corn start showing the effects of lack of rain fall. The leaves are turning brown, and the stalks are short.(Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Opinion | Climate change has already hit Iowa

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist
June 28, 2021
Kari Juhl gives a thumbs up while donating blood during a blood drive that is being held for her son Tyler who is battling cancer. Friday, June, 25, 2021. (Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Local blood shortage inspires family to host community blood drives

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter
June 28, 2021
Corn leaves turning brown due to lack of rain on Monday, June, 21, 2021. A field planted with corn start showing the effects of lack of rain fall. The leaves are turning brown, and the stalks are short.

[Photo] Growers in Johnson County combat drought conditions

Jake Olson, News Reporter
June 27, 2021
Hawkeyes celebrate their first point during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Saturday, March 15, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 2-1, in a shootout.

[Photo] The Daily Iowan names Iowa field hockey 2020-21 Women’s Team of the Year

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
June 23, 2021
Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin talks at press conference held at the Xtream Arena on Thursday June,17, 2021. Guerin was in Coralville to announce the new affiliation with the NHL, Minnesota Wild and the Coralville ECHL team Heartlanders hockey team.

[Photo] Iowa Heartlanders give community new winter sport option

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
June 20, 2021
Johnson County Supervisor Candidate Jon Green poses for a portrait on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

[Photo] Johnson County Supervisor Jon Green calls for countywide equity and inclusive policymaking going forward

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
June 16, 2021
New shade structures at the pedestrian mall on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.The new shade structures are a collaboration between the Iowa City Downtown District, artist and architect Michael LeClare, Dan Kuenzi of City Construction Lacy Sexton of Sexton Design.

Featured Photo: Summertime downtown Iowa City

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist
June 16, 2021
Chris Fisher General Manager prepares a customers sandwich on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.Fisher manages the Which Wich Sandwich Shop in Iowa City.

Featured photos: Which Wich is which?

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist
May 6, 2021
A group of people pose for their portraits and to show their signs on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Iowa Citizens for Community Change held the rally on the Riverside Dr. overpass.

[Photo] Opinion | Biden’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas pollution by 2030 is the ambitious climate action we need

Grace Hildahl, Opinions Contributor
May 5, 2021
Assistant Professor of Education Julia Rabe Ed.D. prepares for class on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Rabe teaches American Sign Langue at Kirkwood Community College.

[Photo] Deaf education in Iowa: a desire for access, communication, and a sense of belonging in school

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor
May 4, 2021
Johnson County Supervisor candidate Jon Green stops for a portrait on Saturday, May 1, 2021. (Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Three Democrats, one Republican vie for vacant Board of Supervisors seat

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
May 5, 2021
The Swarm on Monday April 26, 2021. The Bee Project located at 3rd St. S.E. in the NewBo district. People make their own bee and attach it to swarm.

[Photo] Grant Wood Fellow creates interactive community art project emphasizing importance of bees

Delaney Orewiler, Arts Reporter
May 4, 2021
Setting up on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Vendors line E Washington St in preparation for the start of the Iowa City Farmers Market.This is the 1st in-person market since 2020.

Photos: Iowa City Farmers Market

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist
May 3, 2021
Photo Illustration by Jeff Sigmund on Thursday April 29, 2021.

[Photo] Iowa City City Council looks to allow alcohol use in park shelters

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter
May 3, 2021
Members of Ballet Des Moines perform before a large crowd on Saturday, May 1, 2021. The event was part of Dance into Spring held at Hancher.

[Photo] Dance Into Spring: the live show Iowa City needed

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter
May 2, 2021
Pharmacist Anne Lohaus draws up vaccines on Saturday, April 12, 2021. Hartig Pharmacies were administering first round doses to customers in the prayer room at Al-Iman Mosque.

[Photo] Local pharmacies are struggling to fill COVID-19 vaccination appointments

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
May 2, 2021
On the lake on Saturday, April 24, 2021. University of Iowa 2 Novice 8 rowing team gets an early warmup. The Hawkeyes won with a time of 7:14.50.

[Photo] Iowa rowing finishes regular season in Michigan

Evan Bruner, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2021
Aluna Olaniyi and Cherish Cornett discuss on how to lay out the boards for the design of the boxes on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

[Photo] Opinion | Underrepresented populations on campus need safe spaces

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist
April 28, 2021
Customers enjoying themselves inside Tiki Tacos on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Tiki hut style centers, plants and painting can be found throughout the restaurant.

[Photo] Tiki Tacos n’ Burgers n’ Wings serves up quick eats and island vibes

Delaney Orewiler, Arts Reporter
April 27, 2021
The indoor pool at Mercer Park Aquatic Center on Monday, April 12, 2021. The center is located at 2701 Bradford Dr.

[Photo] Johnson County pools prepare for second COVID-19 summer, struggle to find staff

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter
April 26, 2021
The full moon begins to set behind the power plant on Monday April 26, 2021.

Feature photo: Full moon

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist
April 26, 2021
The indoor pool at Mercer Park Aquatic Center on Monday, April 12, 2021. The center is located at 2701 Bradford Dr.

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