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Kate Heston

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Iowa Forward Kris Murray (20) dunks the ball during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Nebraska on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye arena. The Hawks beat the Cornhuskers, 102-64.

[Photo] Murray twins prepared to compete together in second year with Iowa men’s basketball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2021
Volunteers from Shelter House, Iowa Finance Authority, and Hodge Construction are seen building walls for the 501 Project on June 17, 2021 in Coralville. The 501 Project will bring the community a “housing first” shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

[Photo] Opinion | Be an advocate for the less fortunate

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist
November 3, 2021
Iowa Forward Patrick McCaffery (22) moves the ball during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Nebraska on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye arena. The Hawks beat the Cornhuskers, 102-64. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Point/Counterpoint | Will Iowa men’s basketball make the NCAA Tournament?

October 26, 2021
Fireworks are seen during a 4th of July celebration on July 4, 2021 in Des Moines, IA. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Photos: Fourth of July 2021

Staff, Photojournalist
July 5, 2021
University of Iowa student Pareen Mhatre poses for a portrait in Iowa City, IA on June 22, 2021. Mhatre is an immigration advocate for Improve the Dream.

[Photo] UI student Pareen Mhatre reflects on telling her testimony to Congress, trip to D.C.

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
June 29, 2021
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors met June 22 to discuss budget and schedule changes for the 2021-2022 school year.

[Photo] ICCSD Board of Directors approve $400,000 budget change for student activities next fall

Meg Doster, News Reporter
June 22, 2021
Amanda Green, Cole Green, Knox Green, Lisa Skriver, Danielle Barefoot, Chelsea Green, and Iowa City Queer Exchange admin Claire Czerwionka pose for a portrait at City Park in Iowa City during a Pride pool party on June 19, 2021.

[Photo] Iowa City Queer Exchange group helps LGBTQ Iowa Citians feel safe, provides resources

Sabine Martin, News Editor
June 22, 2021
The words “Black Lives Matter” is seen written in chalk at a Juneteenth celebration hosted by Iowa Freedom Riders on June 19, 2021.

[Photo] Opinion | A nuanced exploration of Critical Race Theory

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
June 20, 2021
Kennisha Entsminger, an organizer with the Iowa Freedom Riders, speaks at a Juneteenth celebration hosted by Iowa Freedom Riders on June 19, 2021.

Photos: IFR Juneteenth Celebration

Kate Heston, Photo Editor
June 19, 2021
Steve Schornhorst, the construction manager on the Shelter House’s board, helps build some walls for The 501 Project at a volunteer build before the ceremony on Thursday.

[Photo] Shelter House to provide 36 single adult housing units at The 501 Project

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor
June 17, 2021
Mayor of Iowa City, Bruce Teague, speaks during an online Iowa City City Council meeting on June 15. The meeting covered topics such as Juneteenth, COVID, and planning and zoning matters. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowa City City Council votes to move ahead with Hickory Hill Housing plan

Emily Delgado, News Reporter
June 15, 2021
President Bruce Herald gives a speech during the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

A student celebrates during the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Graduates take part in the “Iowa Wave,” a tradition in which fans wave to children at the children’s hospital, during the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Graduates and their families and friends take part in the “Iowa Wave,” a tradition in which fans wave to children at the children’s hospital, during the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Mackenzie Graham, the Graduate and Professional student government President, gives a speech during the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

A child smiles with a headband saying “Grad-Squad” during the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Connor Wooff, the University of Iowa’s student government President, gives a speech during the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

A 2021 graduate sits alone with a mask on during the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Sarah Hansen, Vice President for student life at the University of Iowa, opens the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates with a speech on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa deans, presidents, and regents members enter Kinnick during the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Signs demanding change are held high at a protest for Palestine on May 15, 2021 on the Pentacrest in Iowa City, Iowa.

Photos: Free Palestine Protest

Kate Heston, Photo Editor
May 15, 2021
Photo by Kate Heston.

[Photo] Senior Column | Thank you, Daily Iowan

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor
May 10, 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.

[Photo] ‘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
Fabian Seafood, from Galveston, Texas, has been coming to Iowa City, IA for around 45 years to sell shrimp, snapper, and other various seafoods. They are seen in Iowa City on May 3, 2021.

Feature Photo: Selling shellfish

Kate Heston, Photojournalist
May 5, 2021
Photos throughout Max Bolander's life with Ben Price are seen. Ben Price took his life after a positive COVID-19 diagnosis due to paranoia post-Covid, a phenomenon known as COVID-19 Psychosis. Price is survived by his wife Jennifer and his children, Jett, 17, and Maya, 14.

‘Ben didn’t kill Ben, COVID-19 did’: COVID-19 psychosis impacts Morris, Illinois family

Kate Heston, Photojournalist
May 5, 2021
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