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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)

[Photo] Fashion Circus to pitch its tent at IC Block Party

June 19, 2018
A selection of cars are seen on Linn Street before the Iowa city Fashion 500 fashion show during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The cars were used as a backdrop for the fashion show. 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 bartender pours a beer into a block party cup 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)

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)

Attendees of the Block Party on Dubuque Street are seen from the Sports Column 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)

Partygoers sing along to Billy Joel's "Piano Man" performed by dueling pianists on Wasahington 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] Officials say Block Party event turn-out was largest in downtown history

June 25, 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)

Trump supporters wait in line outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday June 21, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Trump supporters wait in line outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday June 21, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] This Week in Photos (6/25/17)

June 25, 2017
Democratic canidate for govenor Cathy Glasson adresses 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)

Kirstin Hudson, a Presbyterian Pastor from Cedar Rapids greets supporters of Donald Trump who are attending a rally in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday June 21, 2017. Hutson said that she was praying for the people attending the rally and that she thinks "the assertion that Trump somehow represents Christian values is so misplaced." (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Protesters greet Trump in CR

June 22, 2017
A suporter of Donal Trump walks outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday June 21, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Protesters hold signs outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday June 21, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Trump supporters wait in line outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday June 21, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A woman stomps on a Donald Trump t-shirt during a protest outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday June 21, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A protestor is arrested outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids Iowa on Wednesday June 21, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A man wearing a "Make America great again" hat videotapes protestors outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday June 21, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A masked protestor holds a sign outside of Protestors hold signs outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday June 21, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Steve Black-Wolf of Cedar Rapids holds a sign during a protest outside of a Donald Trump rally in Cedar Rapids on wednesday June 21, 2107. Black-Wolf said he was protesting becasue he "strongly oppose[s] everything this president stands for." (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A member of the Public adresses the Iowa City School Board on Tuesday June 13, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Lindsay Chastain of Sauvaged Jewelry conducts a fitting with Emma Liebe Hart in preparation for the Flyover Fashion festival on Thursday May 4, 2017. Chastain's designs will be featured in the TRVE VVILL show Friday at 10pm at RAD in Iowa City.

[Photo] Smith: RADInc is a needed space for local artists

June 13, 2017
Senators Joni Ernst and Tim Scott address the media 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] Iowa politicians voice thoughts on clean energy

June 14, 2017
A community member addresses the Iowa City School Board on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The board discussed the use of seclusion rooms in Iowa City schools. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (06/14/17)

June 13, 2017
A tractor featuring a rollover protection system is displayed outside of the College of Public Health on Monday, June 12, 2017. The College of Public Health and Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health are hosting a course on agricultural safety and health through Friday. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (06/13/17)

June 12, 2017
Senator Tim Scott introduces Senator Joni Ernst during the 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)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

University of Iowa Provost Sue Curry speaks to University President Bruce Harreld during an Iowa Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Regents approve another tuition hike

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

UISG president Jacob Simpson addresses the Iowa Board of Regents on Thursday June 8, 2017. Simpson called for transparency as the Board of Regents debates tuituion increases. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Report reveals declining debt among grads

June 12, 2017
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[Photo] Regents approve interim executive director

June 28, 2017
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UISG president Jacob Simpson addresses the Iowa Board of Regents on Thursday June 8, 2017. Simpson called for transparency as the Board of Regents debates tuituion increases. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

FILE - Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] After delaying tuition vote for months, regents approve increases for Iowa’s university students

June 7, 2018
University of Iowa Provost Sue Curry speaks to University President Bruce Harreld during an Iowa Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Dr. Robert Toutkoushian, an Economist specializing in higher education, speaks about the challenges of finances within higher eduaction during an Iowa Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld Sits with the other Institutional heads representing the University of Iowa during an Iowa Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld takes a question from Regent McKibben during an Iowa Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during a state Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Harreld's salary of $590,000 has not changed since his hiring in 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] No pay raises for Iowa university presidents this year

August 1, 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)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

University of Iowa Representives sit and listen during an Iowa Board of Regents Meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Senator Joni Ernst speaks during the 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)

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Vice President Mike Pence, and Senator Joni Ernst wave to supporters during the 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)

Senator Joni Ernst introduces Vice President Mike Pence during the 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)

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)

Senator Tim Scott 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)

Senators Joni Ernst and Tim Scott address the media 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)

Joni Ernst arrives in Boone during the 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)

Joni Ernst and the lead group depart during the 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)

The Iowa Baseball team reacts to the announcement of their NCAA Tournament seed in the Feller Room at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Monday May 29, 2017. The Hawkeyes earned an automatic bid by winning their first ever Big Ten Tournament. They were awarded a 4 seed and will play in the Houston Regional starting on June 2 against host Houston. The game will be televised on ESPNU at 7p.m. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Heller’s Hawkeye baseball heads to Houston

Nick Rohlman
May 29, 2017
Gaia's Peace Garden on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Schrichfield: France succeeds where U.S. fails; c ’est la vie

May 8, 2017
Lindsay Chastain of Sauvaged Jewelry conducts a fitting with Emma Liebe Hart in preparation for the Flyover Fashion festival on Thursday May 4, 2017. Chastain's designs will be featured in the TRVE VVILL show Friday at 10pm at RAD in Iowa City.

[Photo] Today’s Photos (05/05/17)

May 4, 2017
Lindsay Chastain of Sauvaged Jewelry conducts a fitting with Emma Liebe Hart in preparation for the Flyover Fashion festival on Thursday May 4, 2017. Chastain's designs will be featured in the TRVE VVILL show Friday at 10pm at RAD in Iowa City.

[Photo] VP for Student Life hopefuls lay out visions

Marissa Payne, [email protected]
May 5, 2017
File photo (The Daily Iowan/Nick Roholman)

[Photo] ‘Faces of Phil’ graces UI campus

April 26, 2017
File photo (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (04/27/17)

April 26, 2017
Incoming President of the Faculty Senate Peter Snyder adresses the Senate on April 25, 2017. Snyder, a cardiology prefessor, will serve as Senate president for the 2017-18 academic year. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (04/26/17)

April 25, 2017
Incoming President of the Faculty Senate Peter Snyder adresses the Senate on April 25, 2017. Snyder, a cardiology prefessor, will serve as Senate president for the 2017-18 academic year. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Faculty choose new leaders for next year

Marissa Payne, [email protected]
April 25, 2017
An employee at Bread Garden, a grocery store in Iowa City bags a customer's groceries on April 18th, 2017. Bread Garden offers a small discount for customers who bring their own bags.

[Photo] Weigel: Voter ID backlash justified or hogwash?

April 18, 2017
Iowa's Alison Doocy delivers a pitch during a softball game against Rutgers on Sunday,April16,2017. The Hawkeyes lost 2-0 but won the previous two games of their series agaisnt Rutgers. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Softball bids Knights good night

April 16, 2017
Paul Anderson demonstrates different cook stoves at the Provost's Global Forum on Wednesday April 12, 2017. The forum runs through Friday. This year's theme is Women's Health & the Environment: Up in Smoke. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Baseball takes 2 of 3 from Huskers

April 16, 2017
Scottie and Ipar of the Fabulous Yahoo Drummers perform in the Pedmall on Tuesday April 4th, 2017. The Fabulous Yahoo Drummers perform in the Pedmall Tuesdays at 7PM weather permitting. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

[Photo] Today’s Photos (04/05/17)

April 4, 2017
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