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Iowa strength coach Raimond Braithwaite instructs offensive linemen during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

[Photo] Raimond Braithwaite making mark on Iowa football strength and conditioning

April 26, 2022
Penn States Nick Lee, right, wrestles Stanfords Real Woods at 141 pounds in the semifinals during the fourth session of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, Friday, March 18, 2022, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

[Photo] Former Stanford All-American Real Woods to join Iowa men's wrestling team

April 2, 2022
Iowa head coach Tyler Stith grabs a flag out of the 18th hole during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa golf programs struggle on the road

September 15, 2021
Iowas Aaron Mallett clears a hurdle alongside teammate Chris Douglas during the 18th annual Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Iowas men and womens track and field finished first overall in the Musco Twilight with a 237.5 and 203 respectively.

[Photo] Aaron Mallett finishes first at prestigious meet

October 6, 2020
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with President Bruce Harreld during an Iowa/Minnesota football game on Oct. 28, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

[Photo] Photos: President Bruce Harreld (2015-2020)

October 1, 2020
Iowa head coach JD Reive talks with attendees before the Black and Gold intrasquad in the Field House on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes menÕs gymnastics team debuted their 2018 roster during the event.

[Photo] Iowa men’s gymnastics head coach reflects on the team’s discontinuation

August 27, 2020
Iowas Matthew Walker eyes the stormy skies rolling in during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Iowa currently sits in third after one and a half rounds in the tournament, play was delayed late Saturday afternoon due to inclement weather.

[Photo] Golf takes center stage as sports begin to emerge from COVID-19 pandemic

June 16, 2020
Then-DI news reporter Marissa Payne (right) reports alongside Iowa higher education reporters at a press conference with state Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter and President Pro Tem Katie Mulholland at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. This was Paynes third-ever regents meeting.

[Photo] Senior Column: The UI pushes Hawkeyes to change the world. Thanks to the DI, I’m ready.

May 10, 2020
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump after being appointed as Trumps ambassador to China during an event for President-Elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-Elect Mike Pence in Des Moines on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. Trump and Pence are completing a Thank You tour across the country.

[Photo] The decade as it was

December 15, 2019
The College of Public Health on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The college is partnering with other organizations to improve community health.

[Photo] New community collaborations strive to improve overall neighborhood health

November 11, 2019
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks during a town hall meeting in Sinclair Auditorium in Cedar Rapids on the Coe College campus on Friday, March 17, 2017. Ernst is completing her 99 county tour and will speak again in Des Moines at 5 p.m. at Drake University.

[Photo] What Iowa’s political leaders have said about climate change

October 7, 2019
Flags wave during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on April 15, 2017. University Heights and Iowa City are looking to rezone land around Finkbine to develop a university-owned apartment complex off of Melrose Avenue.

[Photo] University Heights, Iowa City zoning lines halt apartment building development

October 3, 2019
Iowas Alex Schaake lines up a putt during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa men’s golf starting season without worrying about expectations

September 3, 2019
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 9, 2018.

[Photo] Lawmakers at a crossroads on criminal justice

April 30, 2019
Iowas Laulauga Tausaga watches her throw during the 18th annual Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Iowas men and womens track and field finished first overall in the Musco Twilight with a 237.5 and 203 respectively.

[Photo] Iowa stacks up well heading into Drake Relays

April 23, 2019
Iowas Laulauga Tausaga watches her throw during the 18th annual Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Iowas men and womens track and field finished first overall in the Musco Twilight with a 237.5 and 203 respectively.

[Photo] Family of throwers making big impact for Iowa track

April 18, 2019
Iowa sophomore Reno Tuufuli attempts a throw during the Border Battle indoor track meet in the UI Recreation Building with Iowa, Missouri and Illinois competing on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. The Hawkeye women defeated Missouri and Illinois, 105-33 and 96-51 respectively, while the men defeated Missouri, 107-27 and fell to Illinois, 85-74.

[Photo] Iowa track’s Reno Tuufuli throws out the competition at Musco

April 15, 2019
College of Public Health on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017

[Photo] UI partners with Congolese community for pregnancy health research

April 14, 2019
The Shambaugh House on Clinton Street on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. Merrill is the author of an award winning series of poems. The house is the home to the International Writing Program.

[Photo] International Writing Program launches project to cultivate creative careers for emerging writers

April 11, 2019
Competitors line up during the Border Battle indoor track meet in the UI Recreation Building with Iowa, Missouri and Illinois competing on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. The Hawkeye women defeated Missouri and Illinois, 105-33 and 96-51 respectively, while the men defeated Missouri, 107-27 and fell to Illinois, 85-74.

[Photo] Hawkeye field athletes get off to a hot start in outdoor season

March 28, 2019
Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after drawing a foul while making a basket during an Iowa/Purdue womens basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70.

[Photo] Megan Gustafson reflects on humble journey to domination, as her Hawkeye tenure comes to a close

March 1, 2019
Iowa’s Reno Tuufuli competes during an event in the Iowa Recreation building on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa men’s track using rest for success

January 17, 2019
Iowa head coach Larissa Libby huddles with her athletes during a womens gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

[Photo] GymHawks look at the past as they prepare for the future

November 29, 2018
Iowa’s No. 2 157-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Michigan States Jake Tucker during an Iowa/Michigan State wrestling matchup in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018.

[Photo] Hawkeye wrestling has a plan to fill Kemerer’s lineup spot

November 28, 2018
University of Iowa students play a charity game of volleyball in the Field House on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.

[Photo] Community Outreach Lab hopes to bring clients to promote health in daily lifestyles

November 5, 2018
Defense attorney Douglas Davis speaks with Curtis Jones during a case-management conference for Jones in the Johnson County courthouse on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Jones was found guilty of first-degree murder of cab driver Ricky Lillie on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.

[Photo] Curtis Jones trial begins for the murder of Iowa City cab driver

November 5, 2018
College of Public Health on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.

[Photo] Forum held with final College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean candidate

October 25, 2018
Iowa takes the ball up the field during a field hockey game at Grant Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. The field is named after Christine Grant, who dedicated her life to advocating for gender equality in college sports.

[Photo] UI legend reflects on 50 years of fighting for gender equality in intercollegiate athletics

October 9, 2018
Iowas Alex Schaake putts during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa men’s golf climbs to fourth at Fighting Irish Classic

October 8, 2018
Iowas Matthew Walker lines up a putt during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa men’s golf disqualified at Marquette Intercollegiate

October 3, 2018
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks during a town hall meeting in Sinclair Auditorium in Cedar Rapids on the Coe College campus on Friday, March 17, 2017.

[Photo] As deadline approaches to renew the farm bill, Iowans waiting on funding for state conservation efforts

September 27, 2018
A cyclocross rider runs up Mt. Krumpit before the first day of Jinglecross at the Johnson County fairgrounds on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

[Photo] A group of gravel bicyclists will compete in this weekend’s cyclocross event

September 27, 2018
The Stead Family Childrens Hospital is seen before the Iowa/North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UIHC Stead Youth Advisory Council celebrates 20 years of making care better

September 24, 2018
College of Public Health on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UI faculty promoting healthier habits to reduce Iowa’s high obesity rate

September 24, 2018
Attendees participate in a group activity during an Iowa City Human Rights Commission event in the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, October 13, 2016. The event was broken up into two sections, the first focusing on how to engage individuals, and the second on survey result findings from the Iowa City school district.

[Photo] Human Rights commission addresses affordable housing, education equity

September 18, 2018
Iowas Ryoto Furuya watches his ball land on the green after chipping during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa golf teams find two different results

September 18, 2018
Iowa golfer Kristin Glesne stands for a portrait at the Hoak Practice Facility at the Finkbine Gold Course on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa women’s golf places 13th in season-opener

September 11, 2018
Iowas Alex Schaake watches a ball fly during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa men’s golf places third at Gopher Invitational

September 10, 2018
Iowa golfer Kristin Glesne swings for a portrait at the Hoak Practice Facility at the Finkbine Gold Course on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

[Photo] Hawkeye women golfers excited, optimistic about upcoming season

September 10, 2018
Iowas Matthew Walker walks on the green in a downpour during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa men’s golf kicks season off at Gopher Invitational

September 6, 2018
Iowa State wide receiver Hakeem Butler celebrates a touchdown during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.

[Photo] Hensley: Thank you, Iowa State, for being relevant

September 6, 2018
Iowa State players take to the field during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.

[Photo] Cy-Hawk rivalry has major implications for both sides

September 6, 2018
Iowas Ryoto Furuya chips during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa men’s golf plans to compete hard during entire season

September 5, 2018
Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park hands off a ball to running back David Montgomery during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa prepares for Montgomery, Iowa State without film

September 6, 2018
Iowa offensive linemen Levi Paulsen warms up during a summer camp practice at the outdoor practice facility on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes will host their annual kids day event on Saturday, Aug. 12, at Kinnick Stadium.

[Photo] Iowa football names two inexperienced starters to replace suspended players

August 30, 2018
Iowa sophomore Andrea Shine rounds a turn during the Border Battle indoor track meet in the UI Recreation Building with Iowa, Missouri and Illinois competing on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. The Hawkeye women defeated Missouri and Illinois, 105-33 and 96-51 respectively, while the men defeated Missouri, 107-27 and fell to Illinois, 85-74.

[Photo] Challenges abound for Hawkeye cross-country

August 28, 2018
Sarah Bruch speaks during an Iowa City Human Rights Commission event in the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, October 13, 2016. The event was broken up into two sections, the first focusing on how to engage individuals, and the second on survey result findings from the Iowa City school district.

[Photo] Iowa City and UI partnership looks to grow with new Equity Implemented Project

August 27, 2018
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to throw during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

[Photo] Four questions for Hawkeye football

August 27, 2018
Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin catches a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16.

[Photo] Hawkeyes taking advantage of running-back trio

August 23, 2018
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

[Photo] Reynolds seeks to boost rural development

August 23, 2018
School board member Phil Hemingway speaks during Iowa City school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

[Photo] Future Farmers of America chapters head to Iowa City schools

August 23, 2018
Purdue punter Joe Schopper leaps into the arms of a teammate in celebration during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15.

[Photo] Hensley: The Big Ten’s divisions are lopsided, but that will change

August 23, 2018
Iowa sophomore Andrea Shine rounds a turn during the Border Battle indoor track meet in the UI Recreation Building with Iowa, Missouri and Illinois competing on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. The Hawkeye women defeated Missouri and Illinois, 105-33 and 96-51 respectively, while the men defeated Missouri, 107-27 and fell to Illinois, 85-74.

[Photo] Returning Iowa record breakers for cross-country

August 23, 2018
Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia breaks up a pass to Allen Lazard in the end zone during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.

[Photo] Young Hawkeye cornerbacks ready to prove worth

August 23, 2018
Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks gets tackled by Iowa linebacker Amani Jones during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

[Photo] Hawkeye football linebacker corps ready for season’s challenges

August 20, 2018
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

[Photo] UIHC recognized as top treatment center for Parkinson’s Disease

August 19, 2018
People walk past the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

[Photo] Comics save the day at Lib Con 2

July 31, 2019
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Reynolds took over the governor office in May of 2017.

[Photo] Guest Opinion: Fetal heartbeat law devalues medicine and Iowa women

May 10, 2018
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

[Photo] Who’s who in the 2018 gubernatorial race

May 7, 2018
Iowa fans wave to kids in the Stead Family Childrens Hospital during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.

[Photo] Guest Opinion: A simple wave makes a big difference

April 27, 2018
Iowas Alex Schaake drives during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

[Photo] A numerical approach to Hawkeye golf

April 24, 2018
Iowas Benton Weinberg stands on the green during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

[Photo] Walker, Ip highlight weekend for Iowa golf

April 23, 2018
A Keurig coffee machine is seen during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Lee: Everything’s a carcinogen, so stop worrying

April 5, 2018
Community members participate in a march for Take Back the Night on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Take Back the Night was a sexual assault awareness event.

[Photo] Hookup culture documentary informs viewers

March 8, 2018
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with members of the media during the third annual Joni Ernst Roast and Ride fundraiser event at Big Barn Harley Davidson in Des Moines on Saturday, June, 3, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: Grassley responds to editorial on gun violence

March 2, 2018
Iowas Josh Silverstein returns a ball during a mens tennis meet against Wisconsin in the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Sunday, March 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers, 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

[Photo] No. 42 Hawkeyes host busy weekend

March 2, 2018
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld listens during a meeting in the Reiman Ballroom of the ISU Alumni Center in Ames on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. The Board of Regents will have a full board meeting on Feb. 23. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

[Photo] University of Iowa wrestles with grad, retention gaps

February 26, 2018
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

[Photo] Guest Opinion: A strong UI Health Care needs state support for a strong University of Iowa

February 26, 2018
Lamar Wilson of Iowa City sits in the court room during a case management hearing for Lamar Wilson vs. Johnson County in the Johnson County courthouse on Oct. 27, 2017. Wilsons lawyers asked the judge to dismiss charges against him using Iowa’s “stand your ground” defense.

[Photo] Laursen: Iowa stand-your-ground immunity clause causes discrepancy

February 22, 2018
The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Student-run startup gives students business resources

February 20, 2018
Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

[Photo] Technology is key for Chamber of Commerce at banquet

February 16, 2018
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

[Photo] Guest opinion: We are missing the point about the BLinC v. U of I

January 26, 2018
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with members of the media during the third annual Joni Ernst Roast and Ride fundraiser event at Big Barn Harley Davidson in Des Moines on Saturday, June, 3, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Federal government set to reopen after three-day shutdown

January 23, 2018
Regent Michael Richards listens to a presentation during a meeting in the Reiman Ballroom of the ISU Alumni Center in Ames on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.

[Photo] Iowa regent president backs UI’s consideration of a public-private partnership

February 28, 2019
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks while a portrait of President Donald Trump hangs above her during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Reynolds took over the governor office in May of 2017.

[Photo] Reynolds girds for gubernatorial campaign

January 19, 2018
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder, associate Jan Jensen, Megan Gustafson, Amanda Ollinger, Alexis Sevillian, Kathleen Doyle and Carly Mohns walk off the court after an Iowa/Purdue womens basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

[Photo] Guest Opinion: Scholarships support life-changing opportunities

September 30, 2018
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

[Photo] Rosario: WOTUS reaction shows anxiety over federal regulation

September 24, 2018
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Reynolds took over the governor office in May 2017.

[Photo] Weigel: Will Iowa stay ruby red Republican? Probably.

October 24, 2018
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots a 3 while being covered by Ohio State guard Andrew Dakich during an Iowa/Ohio State mens basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

[Photo] Bohannon, Cook help Hawkeyes top Hoosiers on the road

February 7, 2019
Iowa Republican Rep. Rod Blum speaks during an event in Johnson Hall on the Kirkwood main campus in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, May, 9, 2017. Blum fielded questions from constituents and crowd members. Earlier in the week Blum walked out of ABC affiliate KCRG-TVs interview prior to a town hall, sparking national headlines. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

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Iowa City police respond to a suspicious death at 518 South Capitol Street in Iowa City on Sunday, April 23, 2017. According to the press release when officers arrived a deceased male subject was found. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

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Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg pulls in a catch during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16.

[Photo] By the numbers: Illinois

November 16, 2018
Iowa’s Reno Tuufuli competes during an event in the Iowa Recreation building on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. The Hawkeyes competed against the Panthers during the Iowa Open. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

[Photo] Iowa tracksters to push each other in intrasquad

December 8, 2017
Penn State forward Lamar Stevens attempts a basket past Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl and forward Tyler Cook during an Iowa/Penn State mens basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-73.

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A basement pool is seen during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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A stairwell is seen during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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A room temperature control shows Celsius and Fahrenheit controls during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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Guests feel a textured wall on the 12th floor during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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A wait staffer walks out of a food prep area during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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A bartender pours a glass during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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An employee takes a photo of the sunset inside the Vue rooftop bar during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Photos: Hilton Garden Inn and Vue restaurant grand opening

December 1, 2017
Guests converse during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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Shrimp is displayed below an ice sculpture during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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Hilton Garden Inn general manager Neil Roth speaks to guests during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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A man holds scissors during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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A champagne fountain flows in the lobby during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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A fire table is seen on the Vue rooftop during a ribbon cutting event for the Hilton Garden Inn on Clinton Street on Thursday, Nov., 30, 2017. The 12th floor of the hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant that is open to the public. The hotel opened in October. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

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