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A sign is seen at a school strike on the front lawn of Iowa City High School on Friday, May 3, 2024. A pro-Palestine protest took place at a Christina Bohannan event on Saturday morning.

[Photo] Pro-Palestine protests speak out on Congressional Candidate Bohannan’s silence

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor
September 28, 2024
Fairgoers ride an amusement park ride during day eight of the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.

Photos: 2024 Iowa State Fair

Isabella Tisdale, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Cody Blissett
August 17, 2024
An attendee sings during the final day of Hinterland Music Festival at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.

Photos: Hinterland day three

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist
August 5, 2024
A fan cheers for Vampire Weekend’s headliner show during day two of Hinterland Music Festival at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

Photos: Hinterland day two

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist
August 4, 2024
Vampire Weekend performs during day two of Hinterland Music Festival at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

The crowd waits for Hippo Campus to perform during Hinterland Music Festival at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.

Photos: Hinterland day one

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist
August 3, 2024
Auctioneers watch for bids during the Johnson County Fair livestock auction on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Photos: Johnson County Fair 2024

Ethan Mclaughlin and Sahithi Shankaiahgari
July 26, 2024
A flooded construction site is seen in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Monday, July 22, 2024.

[Photo] Extreme weather places Iowa communities at infrastructural and financial risk

July 23, 2024
Steve Smith and other food pantry volunteers help unload a Table to Table truck full of produce at the North Liberty Food Pantry in North Liberty, Iowa on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

[Photo] North Liberty Community Pantry looking to expand with increase in need

July 23, 2024
The "Alhamdu: Muslim Futurism" art exhibition is seen at Public Space One on Sunday, July 7, 2024. The exhibit will stay up until mid-August. It explores the aesthetic of Muslim Futurism that uses frameworks of Afrofuturism while imagining a Muslim future free from of oppression.

[Photo] 'Alhamdu: Muslim Futurism' explores our current world and what it may become from a unique cultural perspective

July 16, 2024
Community members leave downtown Iowa City during the first day of the Iowa City Jazz Festival on Friday, July 5, 2024. The festival began on Friday and ran until Sunday with dozens of performances from local and traveling musicians.

Photos: Iowa City Jazz Festival 2024

Isabella Tisdale, Ethan Mclaughlin, and Sahithi Shankaiahgari
July 8, 2024
Food and drinks are laid out at the Iowa City Students for Justice in Palestine three-day solidarity event on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, May 3, 2024 (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Pro-Palestine three-day solidarity event: Day One

Emma Calabro, Ryan Paris, and Sahithi Shankaiahgari
May 4, 2024
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks with reporters from “The Daily Iowan” in Jessup Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

[Photo] DITV: UI President Barbara Wilson talks the future of DEI on campus

May 4, 2024
Dowling Catholic varsity girls basketball head coach Kristin Meyer holds her hands together during a 5A Iowa high school state championship game between Dowling and Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Maroons lost to the Dragons, 36-48.

Photos: Making the Maroons

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist
April 29, 2024
Mazahir Salih speaks on the phone in front of the Immigrant Welcome Network’s home on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2023.

Mazahir Salih speaks on the phone in front of the Immigrant Welcome Network’s home on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2023.

Iowa players celebrate during a baseball game between Iowa and Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-6.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Milwaukee

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist
April 24, 2024
Community members celebrate Eid-al-Fitr at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Photos: Iowa City Eid al-Fitr celebration

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist
April 11, 2024
A message of remembrance for Chris Wiersema is seen on the marquee of the Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Wiersema died in his sleep on March 13.

[Photo] ‘Thank you, Chris’ — Iowa City mourns death of music programmer

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor
March 26, 2024
WWE professional wrestler Roman Reigns makes an appearance during The Pat McAfee Show live from the Field House at the University of Iowa on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Photos: The Pat McAfee Show live from the Field House

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist
March 23, 2024
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Heidi Wood holds NARCAN naloxone nasal spray at the Medical Education Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. This project is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the University of Iowa’s College of Pharmacy. Wood, along with other pharmacists at the university, say an increase in NARCAN will be a positive for the community, “I want this to be flowing like water,” Wood said.

[Photo] UI implements Narcan in residence halls to combat opioid overdoses

March 19, 2024
Thelma Trujillo, an English PhD candidate, looks at rugs at her home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Trujillo will be a vendor at the International Women's Day Market at Big Grove Brewery on Friday, March 8.

[Photo] Student Spotlight | UI English doctoral candidate brings rug art to IC

March 4, 2024
Thelma Trujillo, an English PhD candidate, looks at rugs at her home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Trujillo will be a vendor at the International Women's Day Market at Big Grove Brewery on Friday, March 8.

[Photo] Student Spotlight | UI English doctoral candidate brings rug art to IC

Madison Christenson, Arts Reporter
March 4, 2024
Fans cheer during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Illinois

Grace Smith, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Cody Blissett
February 25, 2024
Iowa’s No. 10 130-pound Emily Frost celebrates during the NCWWC Regionals at Cowles Fieldhouse in Indianola, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes advanced all 15 wrestlers to the national championships and led the team race with 222 points.

Photos: 2024 NCWWC Regionals

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist
February 24, 2024
A member of the media interviews the Iowa’s 170-pound Kylie Welker after the NCWWC Regionals at Cowles Fieldhouse in Indianola, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

Iowa’s 130-pound Emily Frost celebrates after the NCWWC Regionals at Cowles Fieldhouse in Indianola, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

[Photo] Iowa women’s wrestling dominates NCWWC Regional, sending 15 wrestlers to national championships

February 23, 2024
Attendees plant flags during the Student Solidarity Walkout at the Pentacrest on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The demonstration was organized by the Iowa City Students for Justice in Palestine.

[Photo] Opinion | Reflecting on Israel’s genocide after four months of war

February 22, 2024
Mazahir Salih interacts at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes.

[Photo] IC Councilor Mazahir Salih advocates for more funding, outreach to immigrant community

February 20, 2024
The Johnson County Health and Human Services building is seen on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

[Photo] JoCo finds 175 total health code violations in March

April 1, 2024
Er-wei Bai and Tyler Bell, professors of The College of Engineering at University of Iowa, demonstrate DINA, an artificial intelligence advisor, on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. DINA is a departmental intelligent neutral advisor created to guide electrical and computer engineering students in information related to undergraduate programs offered at the university.

[Photo] UI College of Engineering chatbot streamlining student services

April 25, 2024
An attendee does clapping pushups in a dance circle during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

[Photo] Photos: University of Iowa Dance Marathon 30

DI Visuals Staff
February 3, 2024
Iowa’s Paige Magee reacts to the scoreboard after competing in the 60-meter hurdle during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Magee set a new personal and school record of 8.00.

Photos: 2024 Larry Wieczorek Invitational & Multi Day 2

Cody Blissett, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Emily Nyberg
January 20, 2024
Iowa head coach Tom Brands points during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Area on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling vs. Purdue

Carly Schrum, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Ayrton Breckenridge
January 20, 2024
An official blows the whistle during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 96-50.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Wisconsin

Grace Smith and Sahithi Shankaiahgari
January 16, 2024
Iowa guard Kate Martin plays during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2023.

[Photo] No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball pounds Wisconsin, 96-50, behind efficient offensive night

January 16, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis greets attendees during a campaign meet and greet event at McDivots Indoor Sports Pub in Grimes, Iowa on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan. 15.

Photos: Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis meet and Greet in Grimes

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist
January 7, 2024
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes in for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ramblers, 98-69. Stuelke played for 25 minutes.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Loyola-Chicago

Isabella Tisdale, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Ayrton Breckenridge
December 21, 2023
Western Illinois’ Arnie Grunert pole vaults during the Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes hosted Western Illinois and Wisconsin, competing in events including the pentathlon, weight throwing, field events, and various running events at the indoor track.

[Photo] Photos: 2023 Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational

DI Visuals Staff
December 9, 2023
Dogs wait to be walked at Pack AMO, a home-environment kennel service, in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2023.

[Photo] Cases of unidentified dog disease in Iowa, experts say not to panic

December 12, 2023
Iowa’s Alix O’Brien races in the 500 free during day one of three of the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Iowa competed against Northern Iowa, Iowa State, Coe College, Nebraska, Rutgers, New Mexico State, and Colorado State. O’Brien placed sixth with a time of 4:55.19. The Hawkeyes won the first day with 229 points with the Cornhuskers in second with 188 points.

Photos: 2023 Swim and Dive Hawkeye Invitational

Grace Smith and Sahithi Shankaiahgari
December 3, 2023
University of Iowa Police Department Officer Jess Bernard pets K9 Jago at the Campus Safety space in University Capitol Centre on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Jago is set to retire after 10 years of service.

[Photo] UI police’s oldest, longest-serving K-9 Jago to retire after nine years of service

Jack Moore, News Reporter
November 18, 2023
Attendees plant flags during the Student Solidarity Walkout at the Pentacrest on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The demonstration was organized by the Iowa City Students for Justice in Palestine.

[Photo] Students walk out in support of Palestine, issue second open letter to UI

November 17, 2023
Attendees gather at Hubbard Park in Iowa City in support of Israel on Monday, Nov. 12, 2023.

Photos: Young Americans for Freedom Holds Vigil for Israel

Sahithi Shankaiahgari and Aishani Kundu
November 13, 2023
Mazahir Salih smiles at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. According to current results, Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes.

[Photo] Photos: 2023 general election watch parties in Iowa City

DI Visuals Staff, Photojournalist
November 8, 2023
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