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Kate Heston

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Friday, Jan. 29, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The University of Iowa traveled to Illinois’ home arena for the Iowa v. Illinois basketball game at State Farm Center Friday night. Illinois beat the Hawks in a close game, 80-75. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Men’s Basketball Iowa vs. Illinois

Kate Heston, Photojournalist
January 30, 2021
U.S. Congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks takes a phone call Tuesday night at the Riverside Casino in Riverside, IA. Miller-Meeks will be provisionally seated as the representative for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District after being certified as the winner by six votes.

[Photo] This Year in Photos – 2020

Daily Iowan Visuals Staff
December 31, 2020
Leon Spies, a criminal defense attorney in Iowa City, poses for a portrait in his office. Spies attended the University of Iowa for both his undergraduate degree and for law school. His firm was originally called Mellon & Spies, but is now called Spies & Pavelich law firm. Spies will be covering the upcoming trial Roy Browning, who's accused of murdering his wife, UI employee JoEllen Browning.

[Photo] ‘Loving a challenge:’ Leon Spies lives life on the edge of the seat of the courtroom as Iowa City criminal defense attorney

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor
December 15, 2020
Iowa player Monika Czinano goes up for a basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80.

[Photo] Hawkeyes set for road trip to Michigan State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2020
Iowa player Monika Czinano goes up for a basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80.

Photos: Women’s Basketball vs. Iowa State

Kate Heston, Photojournalist
December 9, 2020
The Food Pantry at Iowa, located in the Iowa Memorial Union, serves the Hawkeye community one meal at a time. Wednesday was distribution day, so the pantry will restock before the next distribution.

[Photo] Table to Table Facebook page republished months after being taken down erroneously

Claire Benson, News Reporter
December 2, 2020
Iowa basketball commit Payton Sandfort prepares to shoot a 3-pointer in his home gym in Waukee.

Sandfort reflects on commitment to Iowa basketball

Kate Heston, Photojournalist
December 1, 2020
Photo Illustration by Kate Heston

[Photo] Guest Opinion | Online proctoring is garbage

November 30, 2020
University of Iowa freshman Julian Wemmie poses for a portrait in front of his high school, Iowa City West. Wemmie was involved in numerous extracurricular activities throughout his time at West.

[Photo] Iowa high school counselors say that every university has its own ‘admissions game’

Sabine Martin, News Reporter
November 17, 2020
William waves an American flag as members of an impromptu celebratory car parade gather for a portrait outside of the IMU on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2020. After hearing the announcement that Joe Biden won the presidential election on CNN, Iowa City resident Nora Boerner and a group of friends decided to stop by a hardware store to pick up flags and drive them around downtown Iowa City. “Someone yelled, ‘What’s the point?’ and I said celebrating!” Boerner said. In addition to celebrating, Boerner said the group’s intention was to reclaim the American flag. “I haven’t felt like flying it for a while,” she said. The Associated Press declared Former Vice President Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 election after calling a Democratic victory in Pennsylvania at 10:25 a.m. CST.

Photos: Iowa City reacts to the Election

Jenna Galligan, Kate Heston, and Jeff Sigmund
November 9, 2020
U.S. Congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks approaches the stage at the Riverside Casino after winning the election against her opponent, D. Rita Hart, Tuesday night.

[Photo] Iowa’s 2nd District race is uncalled and separated by less than 300 votes, what happens next?

Natalie Dunlap and Lillian Poulsen
November 4, 2020
The doors to Carver-Hawkeye Arena are shown on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Carver was the polling location on West campus at the University of Iowa. Doctors, students, and other patrons came voted at Carver after work and class.

The American flag moves in the wind in front of Wilton Library and Community Center on voting day. Wilton, IA, home to Iowa Rep. Bobby Kaufman, welcomes voters to vote on Tuesday for the 2020 General Elections.

Donald Thomas, Wilton resident who is originally from Ohio, poses in front of the Wilton polling location after voting on Tuesday. Thomas is most passionate about the issues of immigration and gun rights. “I’m actually a registered democrat but I am very disgusted with how the democrats look like right,” Thomas said. Wilton, IA, home to Iowa Rep. Bobby Kaufman, welcomes voters to vote on Tuesday for the 2020 General Elections.

Campaign signs for Bobby Kaufmann and Mike Channon are seen in a lawn on Election Day in Wilton, IA. Wilton, home to Iowa Rep. Bobby Kaufman, welcomes voters to vote on Tuesday for the 2020 General Elections.

A parade is held outside of the Wilton Library and Community Center on voting day in Wilton, IA. The parade sent Wilton’s volleyball team off to the State tournament. While voting took place all day in Wilton, the rural community came together to wish the team luck. Wilton, IA, home to Iowa Rep. Bobby Kaufman, welcomes voters to vote on Tuesday for the 2020 General Elections.

A patron is seen walking into the Wilton Library and Community Center to vote on Tuesday. Wilton, IA, home to Iowa Rep. Bobby Kaufman, welcomes voters to vote on Tuesday for the 2020 General Elections.

The Harrison St. parking garage is seen on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at 175 Harrison St. The garage offers both temporary parking and permit parking.

[Photo] Iowa City sees significant decrease in revenue from parking in the first quarter

Brian Grace, News Reporter
November 2, 2020
Kinnick Stadium, home to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, is seen on a sunny Saturday, game day afternoon. Tailgating has looked a lot different recently in the light of COVID-19, as both the streets and the stands remain empty. The Hawks are playing Northwestern.

[Photo] University of Iowa students flock to downtown Iowa City to watch Iowa football

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2020
Kinnick Stadium, home to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, is seen on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, game day afternoon. Tailgating has looked a lot different recently in the light of COVID-19, as both the streets and the stands remain empty. The Hawks are playing Northwestern.

Photos: Tailgate – Iowa vs. Northwestern Football

Tate Hildyard and Kate Heston
October 31, 2020
University of Iowa sophomore Rachel Li poses for a portrait on the steps of Schaffer Hall.

[Photo] First-hand experiences of Asian American racism in the age of COVID-19

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist
October 27, 2020
The United Nations celebrated 75 years on Oct. 24: World UN Day. The focus is that for 2020 and beyond, the UN will strive to build a better future for all.

[Photo] Iowa, University of Iowa community leaders discuss the 75 anniversary of the United Nations

Mary Hartel, News Reporter
October 25, 2020
Cheryl Miller speaks about the Solar Energy Project during a City Council Meeting Tuesday night. The Iowa City City Council has live streamed the meetings from their Facebook due to COVID-19.

[Photo] New study looks at developing solar energy across Iowa City

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 21, 2020
Photo Illustration.

[Photo] University of Iowa eye experts say online classes lead to eye strain, lack of sleep for students

Sabine Martin, News Reporter
October 20, 2020
An anonymous snowman is seen on top of a trash can on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.

Photos: First snowfall of the semester

Brianna Brown and Kate Heston
October 19, 2020
Photo Illustration by Kate Heston

[Photo] University of Iowa professors, students adjust to new formats of online testing

Brian Grace, News Reporter
October 15, 2020
Photo Illustration

[Photo] UI spent hundreds of thousands to upgrade Zoom, other online learning software

Sabine Martin, News Reporter
October 13, 2020
Blake Shaw and Dan Padley perform outside Goosetown Cafe on Tuesday Oct. 7, 2020. Guests watched from their tables outside as others gathered within the street to listen.

Photos: Blake Shaw Outdoor Concert

Kate Heston, Photojournalist
October 7, 2020
The Food Pantry at Iowa, located in the Iowa Memorial Union, serves the Hawkeye community one meal at a time. Wednesday was distribution day, so the pantry will restock before the next distribution.

[Photo] Iowa City food pantries adjust services to combat food insecurity during COVID-19

Claire Benson, News Reporter
October 1, 2020
Elinor Levin, the forum moderator for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, leads the conversation between candidates. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum took place Tuesday night over Facebook live. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidates give pitches on steering post-COVID-19 economy

Brian Grace, News Reporter
September 29, 2020
Madison Bennett and Kimberly Obee, both second year MFA candidates at the Center for the Book, evaluate colors for a project Bennett is working on. The University of Iowa Center for the Book is located in North Hall and has machinery for printing, pressing, paper making, and more. Many MFA and some undergraduate students spend time in this studio for school and creativity.

[Photo] UI Center for the Book takes on $2.5 million fundraising challenge

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
September 28, 2020
The JHC posts signs announcing bar closure in Iowa City on Thursday, August 27th, 2020. Governor Kim Reynolds announced that bars must close at 5p.m. to help with COVID.

[Photo] Opinion | Opening bars will create even more problems

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist
September 24, 2020
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Racial and Social Justice Meeting was held over Zoom on September 23rd. The meeting included a few presentations and covered racial justice programs in Iowa’s past and present.

[Photo] University of Iowa CLAS dedicating year to recognizing racial injustice, implicit bias on campus

Claire Benson, News Reporter
September 24, 2020
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Racial and Social Justice Meeting was held over Zoom on September 23rd. The meeting included a few presentations and covered racial justice programs in Iowa’s past and present.

[Photo] CLAS hosts webinar discussing past and present racial and social justice movements in Iowa

Claire Benson, News Reporter
September 23, 2020
Bruce Teague, the mayor of Iowa City, leads the City Council meeting online at 7p.m. on September 1, 2020. Much of the meeting was focused around recent IFR protests and police brutality. Citizens feel the City Council has neglected their wishes.

[Photo] City to contract with outside firm for investigation into June 3 tear gas incident

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
September 2, 2020
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