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Roman Slabach

Roman Slabach, Photographer

Email: [email protected]

Roman Slabach is a visual journalist at The Daily Iowan in his third year on staff, producing films and taking photos. He was previously the Films Director. He started his freshman year working on the films team and he also worked on the Snapchat team producing content. His favorite video he has worked on was shooting the annual Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City.

All content by Roman Slabach
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
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
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
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 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.

[Photo]

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
Then-Dance Marathon Executive Director Charlie Ellis stands on stage with Mollie Tibbetts' parents Laura Calderwood and Rob Tibbetts during a moment of silence dedicated to Mollie, a former Dance Marathon participant, during the organization's Big Event in February 2019.

[Photo] Community spreads ‘everyday joy’

September 2, 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
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
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 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
A child shifts around in their chair due to boredom during the 2019 Midwest School for Woman Workers at The Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019.

Photos: Sens. Gillibrand and Klobuchar in Iowa City (7/25/2019)

Roman Slabach, Photojournalist
July 25, 2019
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., speaks to community members during a campaign event at The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand stopped in Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

The Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., grabs a glass of water during a campaign event at The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand stopped in Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

The press prepare their camera equipment at The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand stopped in Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

A purse with a "Amy for America" sticker on it at the 2019 Midwest School for Woman Workers at The Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-M.N., addresses members during the 2019 Midwest School for Woman Workers at The Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-M.N., addresses members during the 2019 Midwest School for Woman Workers at The Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019.

A rooster sits on top a speaker at the 2019 Midwest School for Woman Workers at The Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., puts a campaign button on a girl after a campaign event at The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand stopped in Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

Members listen and eat during a campaign event at The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand stopped in Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., speaks to community members during a campaign event at The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand stopped in Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., speaks to community members during a campaign event at The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand stopped in Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand stopped in Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand stopped in Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

The Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-M.N., addresses members during the 2019 Midwest School for Woman Workers at The Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-M.N., addresses members during the 2019 Midwest School for Woman Workers at The Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., addresses community members during a campaign event at The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand stopped in Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., listens to community members during a campaign event at The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand stopped in Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

[Photo] Kirsten Gillibrand in Iowa City: I will be the nominee

July 25, 2019

Bernie Sanders: Full Interview

Roman Slabach, Videographer
July 3, 2019
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, speaks to supporters during an ice cream social, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

Photos: Bernie Sanders speaks in Iowa City

Roman Slabach, Photojournalism
July 2, 2019
A supporter entertains his crying child during an ice cream social, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

A supporter with a Sanders button on a cowboy hat during an ice cream social, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, after an ice cream social takes photos with supporters, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

A supporter live streams to 46 followers on Facebook after the event on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

A supporter watches U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, speaks to supporters during an ice cream social, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

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