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Iowa fans wave to the Stead Family Children's Hospital during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa fans taunt the North Texas kicker during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Nathan Stanley throws during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs with the ball during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowa football’s mid-season report cards: wide receivers/tight ends

October 11, 2017
Fans stand for the National Anthem before the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Professor Emeritus Paul Retish presents a selection of his collection of antiques maps during an Iowa Bibliophiles event at the Main Library Special Collections. Retish taught in the University of Iowa’s College of Education. He began collecting maps more than 40 years ago and used maps as a tool in special-education classrooms, his specialty in the college. Iowa Bibliophiles meets the second Tuesday of every month during the academic year and uses a theme connecting with the collection of rare books and printed materials. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (09/13/17)

September 13, 2017
Democratic candidate for Iowa governor Cathy Glasson addresses protesters at a demonstration outside of a Burger King in Des Moines on Monday, Sept. 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. (Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Coffins come alive, art in the afterlife

September 13, 2017
Incoming freshmen wait for food at the President’s Block Paty after convocation on Aug. 20, 2017. This years incoming class was smaller than the previous two years with only 5,029 incoming students. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UI takes measures to limit enrollment in Class of 2021

Marissa Payne and Emily Wangen
September 8, 2017
Democratic candidate for governor Cathy Glasson addresses protestors outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday June 21, 2017. Glasson is president of SEIU local 199, a union chapter representing healthcare workers and school support employees. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Half of state’s collective-bargaining units up for potential recertification

September 7, 2017
Cathy Glasson meets with members of SEIU during a demonstration at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines on Monday, September 4, 2017. Glasson, the president of SEIU local 199, is running for governor of Iowa as a Democrat. Protestors attended multiple events in Des Moines on Labor Day to demonstrate in support of a $15 per hour minimum wage and private sector unions. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowans fight for $15 in Des Moines on Labor Day

September 4, 2017
Protesters demonstrate at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines on Monday Sept. 4, 2017. Protesters attended multiple events in Des Moines on Labor Day to demonstrate in support of a $15 per hour minimum wage and private sector unions. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Guest Opinion: Continuing the fight for worker’s rights post-Labor Day

September 5, 2017
Protestors shout on Monday September, 4 2017. Protestors attended multiple events in Des Moines on Labor Day in order to demonstrate in support of a fifteen dollar per hour minimum wage and private sector unions. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A Des Moines police officer attempts to remove protestors from a McDonalds in Des Moines on Monday September, 4 2017. Protestors attended multiple events in Des Moines on Labor Day in order to demonstrate in support of a fifteen dollar per hour minimum wage and private sector unions. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A protestor plays guitar during a march in Des Moines on Monday September, 4 2017. Protestors attended multiple events in Des Moines on Labor Day in order to demonstrate in support of a fifteen dollar per hour minimum wage and private sector unions. (Nick Rohlman)

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. (Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Labor Day Walkout in Des Moines

September 4, 2017
Daedelus performs at Blue Moose during the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Guests dance while Daedelus performs at Blue Moose during the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Guests dance while Daedelus performs at Blue Moose during the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Guests dance while Daedelus performs at Blue Moose during the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Daedelus performs at Blue Moose during the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Middle of Nowhere Festival 2017

September 4, 2017
E4O performs at Blue Moose during the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

ZE40 and Toomey perform at Blue Moose during the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Toomey performs at Blue Moose during the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Festival goers listen to a set performed by Toomey at Blue Moose during the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] There’s no place like the Middle of Nowhere

September 4, 2017
Guests enjoy drinks at Trumpet Blossom during an experimental music performance at the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Brett Naucke performs during an experimental music performance at the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A bartender serves guests at Trumpet Blossom during an experimental music performance at the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Festival goers dance at Gabe's during the Middle of Nowhere Festival Techno showcase on Friday Sept. 1, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Photo illustration by Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan

[Photo] Sorensen: Technology does not cause social isolation on campus

August 31, 2017
Bernie Sanders speaks at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. Sanders spoke at Hancher during a tour to promote his new book: Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Bernie Sanders visits Iowa City

August 31, 2017
Bernie Sanders speaks at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday August 31, 2017. Sanders spoke at Hancher during a tour to promote his new book: Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Jonathan Green, of Lone Tree Iowa, and Kurt Friese, of Iowa City, stand outside of Hancher Auditorium before an appearance by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Thursday August 31, 2017. Friese describes himself as a longtime Sanders supporter who first voted for Sanders in a Burlinton, VT mayoral election. Green says he supports Sanders' because of his humanity and decency. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Bernie Sanders walks on stage at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday August 31, 2017. Sanders spoke at Hancher during a tour to promote his new book: Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Workers lay concrete in the entryway for the clubhouse at the Quarters apartment complex in Iowa City on Thursday August 24, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] This Week in Photos (08/27/17)

August 27, 2017
Members of the board listen as a member of the public adresses the Iowa City School Board on Tuesday June 13, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Guest Ops: ICCSD Bond and election

August 27, 2017
Activist Zach Wahls poses for a photo on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. Wahls believes that it should be easier for homeless individuals to access shelters and other services. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Former Hawkeye offers new approach to homelessness

Jacob Schwenk, [email protected]
August 28, 2017
Workers lay concrete in the entryway for the clubhouse at the Quarters apartment complex in Iowa City on Thursday August 24, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] The Quarters setbacks create inconveniences for tenants

Emily Wangen, [email protected]
August 25, 2017
Members of the board listen as a member of the public addresses the Iowa City School Board on Tuesday June 13, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Guest Opinion: Vote ‘Yes’ on school bond before Sept. 12

August 21, 2017
Partygoers play tetherball on Dubuque Street during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Taking a look back at our summer in Iowa City

Katelyn Weisbrod and Pete Ruden, [email protected]
August 21, 2017
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Regents approve $9.95 million construction plans for Finkbine clubhouse

Marissa Payne, [email protected]
August 3, 2017
Cathy Glasson, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, addresses protesters outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids on June 21. Glasson is the president of SEIU Local 199, a union chapter representing health-care workers and school-support employees. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Fighting for the workers

August 1, 2017
Goats graze on underbrush at City High as part of the Goats on the Go program on Monday. Goats on the Go allows organizations to rent goats as an ecologically sound alternative to herbicidal sprays for brush control. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] What’s the matter, gotcher goat?

August 1, 2017
Iowa 2nd Congressional District candidate Chris Peters speaks with customers at the Hamburg Inn on Sunday July 31, 2017. Peters is running against Rep. Dave Loebsack in 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa 2nd Congressional District candidate Chris Peters speaks with customers at the Hamburg Inn on Sunday July 31, 2017. Peters is running against Rep. Dave Loebsack in 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa 2nd Congressional District candidate Chris Peters speaks with customers at the Hamburg Inn on Sunday July 31, 2017. Peters is running against Rep. Dave Loebsack in 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa 2nd Congressional District candidate Chris Peters speaks with customers at the Hamburg Inn on Sunday July 31, 2017. Peters is running against Rep. Dave Loebsack in 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Jason Shuchert of Coralville speaks with Iowa 2nd Congressional District candidate Chris Peters in the Hamburg Inn on Sunday. Schuchert, who voted for Peters in 2016, when he was defeated by Rep. Dave Loebsack, says he supports Peters because he hopes for an approach to governing that breaks from “pure party think.” (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Chris Peters speaks at the Hamburg Inn

July 31, 2017
State Board of Regents President Michael Richards listens to a speaker during a meeting on June 8, 2017 at Iowa State University. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Prall: More people need education; public universities need funding

July 26, 2017
Shoppers sort through used kitchenware, clothing, and furniture during Rummage in the Ramp in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Rummage in the Ramp is put on annually by the city in order to reduce the mass of belongings abandoned on curbs and to raise money for a variety of nonprofit organizations. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Rummage ramps up reuse, recycling

July 27, 2017
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks to Regent Larry McKibben during a state Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2017. McKibben chairs the regents' Tuition Task Force, which will convene three times this summer to discuss the realities of higher-education funding in Iowa. The regents decided to cancel the first of four meetings for the task force, which was scheduled to take place in Des Moines on July 27. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Regents’ missed Tuition Task Force meeting disappoints many

Marissa Payne, [email protected]
July 26, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence speaks during Joni Ernst's third annual Roast and Ride event in Boone, Iowa, on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Guests included Vice President Mike Pence; Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.; Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa; Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds; and Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Webster: After ACA repeal, fight for adequate health care would intensify

Hannah Webster, [email protected]
July 25, 2017
University of Iowa Provost Sue Curry speaks to UI President Bruce Harreld during a state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa campus on Thursday, June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Temporary art installation heads to Pedestrian Mall

July 19, 2017
Patron's relax in the shade in the beer garden at Gabe's Oasis in Iowa City on Monday July 10, 2017. Temperatures reached 90 degrees with humidity of eighty one percent on Monday. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Elliot: ‘Stuff’ happens

Beau Elliot, [email protected]
July 10, 2017
Patrons play pinball at the Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City on Thursday June 29, 2017. On July 1, Ben Mummey bought the Deadwood from longtime owner Jim Bell. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Guests Dance during the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Saturday July 8, 2017. This years 80/35 is the tenth anniversary of the downtown Des Moines festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] This Week in Photos (07/09/17)

July 9, 2017
Chicano Batman performs during the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Saturday July 8, 2017. This years 80/35 is the tenth anniversary of the downtown Des Moines festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Fans listen to MGMT's set during the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Friday July 7, 2017. This year is the tenth anniversary of the festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Townsend: When a state rules over a city

Laura Townsend, [email protected]
July 9, 2017
Guests Dance during the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Saturday July 8, 2017. This years 80/35 is the tenth anniversary of the downtown Des Moines festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

The Shins perform during the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Saturday July 8, 2017. This years 80/35 is the tenth anniversary of the downtown Des Moines festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Chicano Batman performs during the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Saturday July 8, 2017. This years 80/35 is the tenth anniversary of the downtown Des Moines festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Diarrhea Planet performs during the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Saturday July 8, 2017. This years 80/35 is the tenth anniversary of the downtown Des Moines festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Diarrhea Planet performs during the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Saturday July 8, 2017. This years 80/35 is the tenth anniversary of the downtown Des Moines festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Jeffrey Eaton of Modern Life is War performs during the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Saturday July 8, 2017. This years 80/35 is the tenth anniversary of the downtown Des Moines festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Fans listen to MGMT's set during the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Friday July 7, 2017. This year is the tenth anniversary of the festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] 80/35 Music Festival Day 1 (07/07/17)

July 8, 2017
Fans listen to MGMT's set during the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Friday July 7, 2017. This year is the tenth anniversary of the festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Daniel Nutt, a Des Moines based artist paints a canvasat the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Friday July 7, 2017. Nutt and Des Moines artist Bryan Nance are creating an "Interactive Painting" during the festival. In the mornings members of the public can paint on the canvas and in the evening Nutt and Nance incorporate the public's paintings into an overall design. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Elizabeth Moen plays at the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Friday July 7, 2017. This year is the tenth anniversary of the festival. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Bartender Ben Mummey prepares for the day at the Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City on Thursday June 29, 2017. On July 1, Ben Mummey bought the Deadwood from longtime owner Jim Bell. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Patrons sit in booths at the Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City on Friday June 30, 2017. On July 1, Mummey bought the Deadwood from longtime owner Jim Bell. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Ben Mummey stands in the Deadwood on June 29. On July 1, Mummey bought the Deadwood from longtime owner Jim Bell. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] New sheriff in Deadwood

July 6, 2017
Bartender Ben Mummey talks to patrons at the Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City on Thursday June 29, 2017. On July 1, Ben Mummey bought the Deadwood from longtime owner Jim Bell. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Bartender Ben Mummey talks to patrons at the Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City on Thursday June 29, 2017. On July 1, Ben Mummey bought the Deadwood from longtime owner Jim Bell. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Patrons play pinball at the Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City on Thursday June 29, 2017. On July 1, Ben Mummey bought the Deadwood from longtime owner Jim Bell. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Bartender Sally Callahan serves chili at the Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City on Thursday June 29, 2017. Callahan serves food at the deadwood during home football games and other sporting events such as the superbowl. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Bartender Ben Mummey prepares for the day at the Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City on Thursday June 29, 2017. On July 1, Ben Mummey bought the Deadwood from longtime owner Jim Bell. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Bartender Ben Mummey slices lemons to prepare for the day at the Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City on Thursday June 29, 2017. On July 1, Ben Mummey bought the Deadwood from longtime owner Jim Bell. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Deadwood Bartender Sally Callahan and server Keegan O'Malley pose for a picture on Wednesday June 28, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

The patio at the Deadwood on Friday June 23, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

The Sheration Hotel is seen from the Pedestrian Mall on Monday July 3, 2017. THe Sheraton will be rebranded as the Graduate after it was bought out. (Nick Rohlman/THe Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Prof delves into wastewater

Denise Cheeseman, [email protected]
July 4, 2017
Attendees of the Jazz vestival view artwork at RADinc in Iowa City on Sunday July 2, 2017. Th artwork, John Schule's EatChewALive project, is a combination of felt and oil paint and is meant to be a sensory experience. The work was displayed as a visual complement to the music of Jazz Fest. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (07/02/17)

July 2, 2017
Busses are parked in the University of Iowa "Bus Barn." The Iowa City Climate Action Steering Comitee hopes to target students who are interested in sustainability in order to encourage emission reduducing behaviors. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Climate panel forges plan, with help

July 3, 2017
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[Photo] Jazz bands play together, share fans

June 28, 2017
FILE - Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds speaks during Joni Ernst's third annual Roast and Ride event in Boone, Iowa, on Saturday, June 3, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily iowan)

[Photo] School Board hears equity report

June 28, 2017
Partygoers play ping pong on Dubuque Street during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UIHC employee to run 176 miles for multiple sclerosis awareness

Denise Cheeseman, [email protected]
June 25, 2017
Drag Queen Ophelia Belle performs during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown. Open containers were permitted only for beer or wine in the approved glasses. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Comedian Kil Theodrick performs in the Lets Do This comedy show at the Blue Moose during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Comedian Spencer Louks interacts with the audience during the Let's Do This comedy show at the Blue Moose during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Partygoers play tetherball on Dubuque Street during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Guests listen to comedians in the Let's Do This comedy show at the Blue Mooose during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Partygoers walk in the Pedestrian Mall while others buy beer in front of the Field House bar during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A model walks in the Fashion 500 fashion show during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

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