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A literature themed sign welcoming visitors to Iowa City is seen on the corner of Washington and Dubuque Streets on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.

[Photo] Opinion | Iowa City’s UNESCO City of Literature label offers more than people think

December 3, 2024
The first original location of the food chain Pancheros in Iowa City as seen on Nov. 26, 2018.

[Photo] Opinion | Iowa City’s late-night dining options are too limited

September 5, 2024
Christine Grant posed for a portrait in her home on Friday, September 14, 2018. Grant was the first woman to be Athletic Director at the University of Iowa and was involved in the formation of the national Title IX policy.

[Photo] The legacy of Christine Grant: Title IX and Iowa Athletics

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2022
Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

[Photo] Opinion | Rob Sand is the candidate Iowa needs in 2022

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist
September 28, 2021
Democratic candidate for Iowa governor Kathy Glasson addresses protestors at a demonstration outside of a Burger King in Des Moines on Monday September, 4 2017. Protestors attended multiple events Des Moines on Labor Day in order to demonstrate in support of a fifteen dollar per hour minimum wage and private sector unions.

[Photo] Opinion | Unions work for everyone

Peyton Downing, Opinions Columnist
September 22, 2021
Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg dribbles the ball during Iowa's game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 3-1.

Jesse Luntgen's ashes sit in an urn on a shelf in the home of his mother Janelle alongside photographs and other items including a Chicago Cubs' world series has and a Make America Great Again hat the home of his mother Janelle. Janelle Luntgen serves as the chair of the Republican party chair in Jackson county and says she believes that insulin prices are not a partisan issue.

[Photo] Insulin prices remain high through the pandemic, Iowa lawmakers push for reform

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor
March 23, 2021
Iowa catcher Austin Martin hits the ball during the baseball game against the Spartans at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, May 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Spartans 5-7.

[Photo] Iowa baseball set for weekend tilt with Nebraska and Ohio Sate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 11, 2021
Assistant Director of MISSE Tab Wiggins speaks during the 50th anniversary celebration at the Afro American Cultural House on Friday, October 19, 2018.

[Photo] The Black Lives Matter movement: A look inside its history in Iowa City

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor
February 2, 2021
Representative Dave Loebsack stands for a portrait at the Daily Iowan newsroom on Sunday, September 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Extending opportunity: Dave Loebsack reflects on a career in Congress

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor
December 15, 2020
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann poses for a portrait on September 14, 2018 in Iowa City at the Adler Journalism Building.

[Photo] Meet the 2020 candidates

October 3, 2020
President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview on Dec. 7, 2017 at the Adler Journalism Building. The interview covered topics including tuition, alcohol in the Greek community, and financial aid.

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

DI Staff
October 1, 2020
An Indiana freestyle athlete gets on the block during the second day of the 2019 Big Ten Men's Swimming and Diving Championships at the CRWC on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.

[Photo] Photos: The Year in Photos

The Daily Iowan Photo Staff
December 31, 2019
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley points out a linebacker during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24.

[Photo] Iowa football gears up for another November top-10 matchup

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor
November 13, 2019
Penn State players celebrate in front of the student section after Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

[Photo] Week 7 scouting report: Penn State

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor
October 10, 2019
Voters fill out their ballots at a polling location in the Historic Dubuque Federal Building in Dubuque on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018.

[Photo] Opinion: Iowa voter-identification requirements should include student IDs

Kalen McCain, Columnist
October 9, 2019
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Apr. 29, 2019.

[Photo] Upcoming school board election spells change for Iowa City Community School District

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter
September 23, 2019
Progress of the Seashore Hall demolition is seen on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2018. Seashore Hall, which was originally the home of the University hospital, is being torn down to make room for a new building to house the school of Psychological and Brain Sciences.

[Photo] Last remaining section of Seashore Hall receives approval for razing

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
September 19, 2019
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws under pressure during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

[Photo] By the numbers: Iowa football before bye week

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
September 17, 2019
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws under pressure during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

[Photo] Iowa football seeks in-state bragging rights

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2019
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws under pressure during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

[Photo] No. 21 Maryland, Purdue’s Sindelar carry Big Ten into Week 3

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2019
Iowa center Keegan Render and teammates carry the Cy-Hawk trophy off the field after Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the cyclones 13-3.

[Photo] Point-counterpoint: Debating the winner of this year’s CyHawk football game

September 10, 2019
Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia runs back an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Rutgers (9/7/2019)

Shivansh Ahuja and Roman Slabach
September 7, 2019
A conductor directs several bands during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0. (Roman Slabach/ The Daily Iowan)

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley huddles with his teammates during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

[Photo] Highlights from Iowa's press conference following Rutgers win

September 7, 2019
Iowa WR Devonte Young stops the ball after a punt during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Iowa RB Mekhi Sargent stiff arms a Rurgers defender during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Rutgers RB Isaih Pacheco finds a hole during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Iowa WR Matt Hankins dives for a catrch during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

[Photo] Hankins, Moss set to return against Penn State

October 12, 2019
Iowa RB Mekhi Sargent jukes a Rutgers defender to miss a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

An event staff holds onto a game ball during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

The Allstate good hands net catches a field goal attempt during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

A cheeleader is thrown into the air during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Rutgers RB Raheem Blackshear fails to catch the ball during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Iowa WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette catches a football that lead to a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Iowa LB Amani Jones almost blocks a punt during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

[Photo] Hawkeye special teamers set for Senior Day in Kinnick

November 19, 2019
A child with a broken leg watches during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

A child holds on his father during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

An Aircare helicoptor returns to the UIHC during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Iowa QB Nate Stanley looks back at the jumbo tron during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Iowa OL Kyler Schott waits around during a timeout during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

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April 28, 2020
The Iowa football team walks in and touches a statue of Nile Kinnick as he walks into Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

The Iowa football team walks in and touches a statue of Nile Kinnick as he walks into Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Iowa Football Landan Paulsen (68) touches a statue of Nile Kinnick as he walks into Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

Iowa Football Head Coach Kirk Ferentz touches a statue of Nile Kinnick as he walks into Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 30-0.

[Photo] ‘Captain Kirk’ stays steady during his 26th year

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Managing Print Editor
October 22, 2024
Iowa WR Ihmer Smith-Marsette catches a football that led to a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0. (Roman Slabach/ The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Smith-Marsette posts career day against home-state Rutgers

September 7, 2019
Community Members gather to pay their respects during a Vigil for deceased UI student Mollie Tibbetts at Hubbard Park on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Tibbetts went missing on July 18, in Brooklyn, IA. On Tuesday, authorities recovered her body and filed murder charges against 24-year-old Poweshiek County resident Cristhian Bahena Rivera.

[Photo] Community spreads ‘everyday joy’

September 2, 2019
Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids a defender during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

[Photo] Hawkeye football set to kick off season against new Miami (Ohio) team

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor
August 29, 2019
Currier Hall as seen from the UIHC Aircare helicoptor on March 20, 2019 in Iowa City, Iowa.

[Photo] Editorial: UI needs ‘creative’ solution to housing more students

DI Editorial Board
August 29, 2019
Iowa Head Coach Dave DiIanni looks on during Iowa's game against Michigan at The Hawkeye Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 1-0.

[Photo] Iowa soccer prepped for Cy-Hawk battle

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter
August 28, 2019
Hawiian Representative Tulsi Gabbard during a campaign event at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center on Monday Feb. 11, 2019. Rep. Gabbard visited Des Moines, Fairfield, and Iowa City on a tour of Iowa cities as she begins her 2020 presidential bid.

[Photo] Opinion: Gabbard’s candidacy sheds light on the right anti-war diplomacy

Marina Jaimes, Columnist
August 27, 2019
Police investigators respond to a scene of a suspicious death on Friday, April 7, 2019, at 114 Green Mountain Drive in Iowa City, Iowa.

[Photo] Iowa City police: UI Health Care budget executive homicide investigation active

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
August 27, 2019
Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek speaks with players before Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

[Photo] O-line set to be a strength for Iowa football

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2019
The Daily Iowan newsroom is seen on Feb. 26, 2019.

[Photo] Editorial: The Fourth Estate keeps the UI community informed

DI Editorial Board
August 25, 2019
Brandi Carlile and her band performs finishes out the Hinterland Music Festival on August 4, 2019 in Saint Charlies, Iowa.

Photos: Hinterland 2019

Roman Slabach, Photojournalist
August 4, 2019
Singer Maggie Rogers sings at the Hinterland Music Festival on August 4, 2019 in Saint Charlies, Iowa.

[Photo] Hinterland’s last day filled with sweet music

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter
August 5, 2019
"Tortilla 911" is a food truck owned by Doug Loof that used to be a firetruck. The foodtruck could be found ontop of the hill at the Hinterland Music Festival on August 4, 2019 in Saint Charlies, Iowa.

Singer Maggie Rogers sings at the Hinterland Music Festival on August 4, 2019 in Saint Charlies, Iowa.

The band St. Paul and The Broken Bones performs at Hinterland music festival on August 3, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

A chef for the Hawaiian Grill food vendor at the Hinterland Music Festival cooks some chicken on August 4, 2019 in Saint Charlies, Iowa

Kacey Musgrave

A man blows a cloud of vape while at the Hinterland Music Festival on August 2, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

Taylor King from Des Moines, Iowa, plays under a tree outstide the Festival grounds in hopes that somebody will give him a pass to the festival on August 2, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

Attendees leave the Hinterland Music Festival on Agust 3, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

Jason Isbell sings a song and plays the guitar at Hinterland music festival on August 3, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

The band St. Paul and The Broken Bones performs at Hinterland music festival on August 3, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

The band St. Paul and The Broken Bones performs at Hinterland music festival on August 3, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

Irish musician Hozier plays at the Hinterland music festival on Aug. 2, 2019 in St. Charles, Iowa.

An attendee at Hinterland Music Festival spins lights on August 3, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

An attendee at Hinterland holds up a sign that reads,"Must Dance To Pass" on August 3, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa. A cop walks past and disobeys the signs request.

Taylor King from Des Moines, Iowa, plays under a tree outstide the Festival grounds in hopes that somebody will give him a pass to the festival on August 2, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

A fan makes a hand gesture while listening to Jason Isbell sings a song and plays the guitar at Hinterland music festival on August 3, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

The lead singer for St. Paul and The Broken Bones strikes a dramtic pose at Hinterland music festival on August 3, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

[Photo] A soulful second day at Hinterland

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter
August 4, 2019
An attendee of Hinterland 2019 watches from a far on August 3, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

A CSC event staff member watches from from above as attendies listen to music at the Hinterland music festival on August 2, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

Hozier plays at the Hinterland music festival on August 2, 2019 in Saint Charles, Iowa.

[Photo] Hinterland Festival kicks off with national artists

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter
August 3, 2019
A man walks into the Sen. Kamala Harris, D-N.Y watch party in Studio 13 on July 31, 2019.

[Photo] Photos: Iowa City Watch Parties for July Debates Night Two

Ryan Adams & Roman Slabach
July 31, 2019
Empty drinks at the Sen. Kamala Harris, D-N.Y watch party in Studio 13 on July 31, 2019. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan)

during a watch party for South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg in Sanctuary Pub on July 30, 2019. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan)

An attendee falls down from laughter at the Sen. Kamala Harris, D-N.Y watch party in Studio 13 on July 31, 2019. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowa City tunes into second July presidential debate night

DI Staff
July 31, 2019
during a watch party for South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg in Sanctuary Pub on July 30, 2019. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz discusses the fine points of officiating with the line judge during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 31-28.

[Photo] Predicting the Big Ten West’s season

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
July 30, 2019
Iowa City police respond to the scene where an officer-involved shooting reportedly occurred near 11 Highway West on July 29, 2019.

[Photo] Johnson County attorney finds Iowa City officer acted with 'reasonable force' in July shoplifting incident

November 18, 2019
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