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Julia DiGiacomo

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics reporter

Email: julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
 
Julia DiGiacomo is a politics reporter and digital producer at The Daily Iowan. She is a junior majoring in journalism and international relations with a Spanish minor. Throughout her freshman year, Julia worked as a news reporter with a focus on the human rights beat.
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UI grad seeks congressional seat in New York

UI grad seeks congressional seat in New York

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
July 31, 2019
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard speaks at AARP forum in Cedar Rapids on July 18.

3 presidential candidates talk about varying health-care plans at Cedar Rapids AARP forum

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
July 17, 2019
Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-MN, addresses crowds during Progress Iowa Corn Feed at The Newbo City Market in Cedar Rapids on July 14, 2019. 11 candidates came to speak with supporters and meet fans.

Democratic presidential hopefuls tout agriculture at Progress Iowa Corn Feed

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
July 14, 2019
Participants hold posters during the “Lights for Liberty: Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps” at College Green Park on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Tian Liu/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City residents hold vigil to end ICE raids and border camps

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
July 12, 2019
A supporter holds a sign during Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, town hall event at Confluence Brewery in Des Moines on July 3, 2019.

Political fellows hope to expand campaign efforts

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
July 8, 2019
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont gets interviewed in the Hyatt Hotel in Iowa City, Iowa on July 3, 2019.

Bernie Sanders outlines his ideas for the future of college education

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
July 3, 2019
Honeybee Hair Parlor is seen on July 1, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Honeybee Hair Parlor aims to create a space for all genders

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
July 2, 2019
during a town hall event at the Unity Center in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, June 30, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

2020 candidate Marianne Williamson spreads message in Cedar Rapids

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
June 30, 2019
The former site of Kappa Sigma fraternity house is seen on June 24, 2019. Kappa Sigma was suspended for hazing on November 2, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Federal bill targets hazing

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
June 25, 2019
Washigton Governor Jay Inslee stopped by Paulson Electric Co in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday March 5, 2019. Jay Inslee talked with CEO Tyler Olson about climate change and how solar pannels combat its effects. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan).

Climate change hovers over campaigns

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
June 18, 2019
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, waves to an audience with special guests former United States Ambassador Nikki Haley and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, concluding her annual Roast and Ride event in Boone, Iowa on Saturday, June 15, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Joni Ernst commences 2020 Senate campaign at Roast and Ride

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
June 15, 2019
Supporters of Elizabeth Warren gather at the Iowa City Pints and Persist event in Joe's Place on April 2, 2019.

2020 hopefuls build up organizing efforts in Iowa

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
June 11, 2019
2020 Democratic Presidential candidate Cory Booker speaks at Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, June 9, 2019. 19 democrats spoke at the Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame.

19 Democratic presidential candidates outline progressive policies at Hall of Fame Celebration

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
June 9, 2019
Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and current Democratic candidate for president appears on the Political Party Live podcast at The Mill on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019.

Iowa podcast Political Party Live is changing the format of Iowa campaign events

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
May 7, 2019
Rev. Anna Blaedel listens during a Bible study at the Wesley Center on May 1, 2019. Openly queer, Blaedel has faced formal complaints by the United Methodist Church.

Wesley Center’s openly queer pastor to resign amid church tensions

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
May 2, 2019
Then-Delaware senator and presidential candidate Joe Biden shakes hands with Cedar Rapids resident Leni Stastny on Sunday, May 6, 2007. Biden was in Cedar Rapids that Sunday to speak about his campaign platforms and answer questions.

Looking back at Joe Biden in Iowa ahead of his visit

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
May 1, 2019
Representative Dave Loebsack stands for a portrait at the Daily Iowan newsroom on Sunday, September 23, 2018.

Who’s considering a 2020 run for Dave Loebsack’s seat in Congress?

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
April 22, 2019
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., greets supporters during a campaign rally at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, March 8, 2019. The rally was a part of Sen. Sanders' first trip to Iowa since announcing his 2020 presidential bid.

Race for young supporters is on ahead of 2020 presidential caucuses

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
April 16, 2019
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a town hall at the IMU on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Harris is running for president in the 2020 election. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Kamala Harris wants to give Iowa teachers a $12,200 raise, she says in University of Iowa visit

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics reporter
April 10, 2019
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a town hall at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa on Sunday Feb. 24, 2019.

Kamala Harris to visit University of Iowa April 10

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
April 3, 2019
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2018.

Bill to mandate employers check immigration status with E-Verify advances in Iowa Legislature

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
April 2, 2019
Former congressman and current democratic presidential candidate John Delaney speaks to an audience at Merge in Iowa City on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

2020 presidential hopeful John Delaney outlines climate change strategy in Iowa City

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
March 31, 2019
Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) speaks at the University of Iowa College of Law on Friday, Mar. 29, 2019. Moulton spoke on the importance of public service at a talk sponsored by the Law School's Veterans Law Association. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Congressman and military veteran Seth Moulton speaks at UI while considering 2020 presidential bid

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
March 29, 2019
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a during a recording of the Political Party Live podcast at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids on Sunday Feb. 24, 2019.

Kamala Harris to host training sessions on Iowa college campuses

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
March 28, 2019
Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang signs an attendee’s copy of his book "The War on Normal People" following a campaign event at Prairie Lights on Wednesday.

2020 presidential book club: Andrew Yang latest to tout political book at Prairie Lights

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
March 14, 2019
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on Saturday, April 29, 2018.

Judicial nominating reform bill passes Iowa Senate

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
March 12, 2019
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

Reynolds announces new simplified form to restore felons’ voting rights

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
March 12, 2019
From the roof of the Iowa Historical Museum in Des Moines, the state capitol seems to hover above Des Moines East Village. (Robert Cross/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

What bills are alive after the funnel deadline?

Julia DiGiacomo, politics reporter
March 8, 2019
Washigton Governor Jay Inslee stopped by Paulson Electric Co in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday March 5, 2019. Jay Inslee talked with CEO Tyler Olson about climate change and how solar pannels combat its effects. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan).

Self-described “climate candidate” Jay Inslee makes first Iowa stop

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
March 5, 2019
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Nov. 5, 2018

After boost in state aid, varied reactions from Iowa school districts

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
February 28, 2019
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on Saturday, April 29, 2018.

Iowa employers would be required to check employee immigration status with E-Verify under bill

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
February 28, 2019
Sen Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a town hall at the Quad Cities Wavefront Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa on Sunday Feb. 24, 2019.

In eastern Iowa, Kamala Harris highlights theme of justice

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
February 24, 2019
Iowa Supreme Court Justices listen to oral arguments and answer student questions during Supreme Court Day in the Boyd Law Building on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Iowa lawmakers narrow changes to judicial selection

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
February 22, 2019
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker speaks to his audience following a community forum at the Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center in Waterloo, Iowa on Friday, February 8, {yr4.} Senator Booker announced his campaign for President of the United States on February 1, 2019.

Booker highlights message of unity throughout Iowa tour

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
February 9, 2019
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on Saturday, April 29, 2018.

A proposed law could change carrying guns around schools

Julia DiGiacomo, EPI Reporter
February 7, 2019
Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Two UI vice president for Research finalists to visit campus

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
February 7, 2019
The Iowa Capitol is seen on Jan. 14 during the first day of the Legislative session. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Senate resolution draws attention to student-loan interest rates

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
February 3, 2019
Voters wait to vote at the University of Iowa Library.

Young voters in Iowa turned out in a decade-high rate in 2018

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
January 24, 2019
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Momentum for children’s mental health system grows in Iowa

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
January 22, 2019
Julia Shanahan. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds waves on the Iowa House floor after she finished her Condition of the State address Jan. 15.

Reynolds proposes restoring voting rights to convicted felons in Condition of the State

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
January 15, 2019
The Iowa Legislature gaveled in Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 to start the 2019 legislative session. Top issues Republican leadership and area legislators have identified include reducing taxes and government oversight, mental health, and felon-voting reform.

2019 Iowa legislative session gavels in with focus on bipartisan cooperation

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
January 14, 2019
The U.S. Capitol is seen on March 13, 2018.

Industrial hemp legalization gaining momentum in Iowa

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
December 13, 2018
The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Johnson County legislators to address education in Iowa City

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
December 4, 2018
The Iowa State Capitol is shown on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

Iowa’s road to restoring the right to vote to felons

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
December 3, 2018
Iowa State Auditor-elect Rob Sand speaks to supporters during the statewide Democratic candidates' watch party at Embassy Suites in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 7.

State Auditor’s office limited to investigations of Iowa Medicaid

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
November 27, 2018
2020 presedential candidate Andrew Yang speaks during the Johnson County Democratic Party Fall Barbecue at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday Oct. 14, 2018.

2020 hopeful Andrew Yang hosts rally in Iowa City over a year ahead of caucuses

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
November 16, 2018
Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg wave at the crowd at the Hilton in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. Reynolds defeated her opponent, Democratic candidate Fred Hubbell in the race for Iowa governor.

Midterm elections solidify Iowa as purple state

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
November 8, 2018
Democratic candidate for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Abby Finkenauer is greeted by supporters during a watch party at 7 Hills Brewing Company in Dubuque on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Finkenauer defeated incumbent Republican Rod Blum and, along with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NY-14, has become one of the first women under 30 elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Abby Finkenauer unseats Republican Rod Blum in Iowa’s 1st District

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
November 6, 2018
Democratic gubenetorial candidate Fred Hubbell addresses campaign volunteers at a canvassing staging location in the Home of volunteer Janice Wiener on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.

Hubbell stresses change ahead of Election Day

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
November 5, 2018
Democratic candidate for Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand speaks during the Johnson County Democratic Party Fall Barbecue at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday Oct. 14, 2018.

Two contenders race for control of the state auditor’s office

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
November 1, 2018
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley arrives at the committee's hearing where Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford will testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 27, 2018. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Sen. Grassley confirmed he received death threats for his support of Kavanaugh

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
October 24, 2018
Iowa state Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, poses for a portrait in the IMU on Oct. 9, 2018.

Education, climate, health care top Sen. Joe Bolkcom’s list as he seeks reelection

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
October 23, 2018
Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell face each other for the first time in a debate hosted by the Des Moines Register and KCCI Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa.

Gubernatorial candidates raise record funds

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
October 19, 2018
A farmer harvests corn near Washington, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.

Vibrations from vehicles take a toll on farmers’ backs

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
October 11, 2018
President Donald Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. (Oliver Contreras/Sipa USA/TNS)

Iowa Trump rally highlights ethanol expansions

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter
October 9, 2018
Participants prepare for the third Annual Hackathon awards ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. Computer programmers worked to create a successful computer programming project.

Student programmers compete at Hackathon

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
October 8, 2018
Ariana Mitra poses for a portrait in the Main Library on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Mitra is the co-founder/President of the new student organization Chronic Illness Alliance, a group seeking to provide support for friends and family of people with chronic illness. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

New UI organization seeks to build community for students affected by chronic illness

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
October 4, 2018
The Iowa Memorial Union is seen on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.

IMU garden aids pollinator insect populations

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
October 3, 2018
Tailgaters walk out of a party before a football game against Iowa State University on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

University of Iowa no longer a top-20 party school

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
September 19, 2018
Kevin Kinney stands in a field on Sept. 14, 2018 in Iowa City outside of Midtown Family Restaurant.

Iowa Sen. Kevin Kinney looks to help agriculture with hemp production in seeking reelection,

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
September 18, 2018
The University of Iowa's Ombudsperson's Office in Seashore Hall on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018.

Ombudsperson office released annual report on demographics of people seeking help

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
September 17, 2018
Third Cactus Mexican restaurant to open downtown

Third Cactus Mexican restaurant to open downtown

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
September 12, 2018
UIHC pediatric patients who have lost an eye receive winking sock monkeys

UIHC pediatric patients who have lost an eye receive winking sock monkeys

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
September 9, 2018
Senior Patrick Hagan, originally from Iowa City, and recent graduate Vako Darjania, originally from the Republic of Georgia, pose for a portrait in their retail space located in Iowa River Landing, Coralville on Sept. 5, 2018. This business will be run as a collaborative retail space for eight undergraduate students and will sell a variety of different products.

Student-led collaborative business emerges

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
September 6, 2018

Suspicious male exposes self on Sheridan and Seventh Avenue

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
September 5, 2018
Ashley Dorn, a history graduate student and TA listens to a speaker at a meeting to discuss how to save the UI Labor Center at the IMU on Wednesday, Aug., 29, 2018.

Concerned community members take action over UI Labor Center closing

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
August 30, 2018
Jasper Halekas poses for a portrait in his lab in Van Allen Hall on Friday, August 24, 2018.

UI experiments on board NASA’s trip to the sun

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
August 27, 2018
Tristan Schmidt, Director of Academic Affairs, address the audience during a UISG meeting in the second floor ballroom of the IMU on March 27, 2018. UISG met to discuss Neighborhood Ambassadors, people who could represent students in off-campus housing.

UISG examines its representation with new survey

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
August 21, 2018
Freshmen form an I during Kickoff at Kinnick in Kinnick Stadium located in Iowa City on Aug. 17, 2018. During this On Iowa event, students were able to rush the field, listen to music, learn the fight song, and watch fireworks.

On Iowa 2018 embraces new Hawkeyes

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter
August 19, 2018
Interim Director Sara Maples speaks at the faculty sustainability summit on May 10. (Thomas A. Stewart/The Daily Iowan)

Faculty and companies collaborate over sustainability

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
May 11, 2018
All graduating seniors that participated in the Rainbow Graduation pose after the event on Tue. May 8, 2018 held in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber. The Rainbow Graduation allows LGBTQ students to celebrate their graduation as a group. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

You Belong celebrates diverse graduates

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
May 11, 2018
(Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)

Conceptualizing solutions to the opioid crisis

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
May 4, 2018
Consul General Hong Lei was giving his lecture about new developments in China and Sino-U.S. Relations in IMU Ballrooms on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018. (Gaoyuan Pan/ The Daily Iowan)

Consul General Hong Lei talks China-US relations

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
May 3, 2018
Students march through the Ped Mall during the Take Back the Night Rally on the Pentacrest on Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018. Various sexual assault support organizations, including WRAC and Monsoon, came together to protest the prevalence of sexual assault in colleges. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Take Back the Night raises up voices of survivors

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
April 25, 2018
Students walk on the T. Anne Cleary walkway on Thursday, Jan. 21. Ridge and Furrow, better known as the "brain rock" is located on the T. Anne Cleary walkway. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Students hold die-in against gun violence

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
April 23, 2018
Iowa City RAGBRAI reveals plans, theme

Iowa City RAGBRAI reveals plans, theme

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
April 17, 2018
Gamers play during the EPX Con at the Art Building West on April 14, 2018. EPX Con is a conference dedicated to animation and gaming.

EPX Con connects the digital world to ours

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
April 16, 2018
Perspectives on Senate File 2311

Perspectives on Senate File 2311

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
April 11, 2018
Members of the UI Muslim Student Association: sophomore Tartil Ali, freshman Ebteehal Kmail, sophomore Seeme Kotoh, sophomore Amani Ali, junior Ayah Taha, junior Taimaa Shoukih, and sophomore Suha Suleman throw snowball after passing out flowers for Islam appreciation week on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on April 9, 2018.

Islam Awareness Week hopes to increase understanding of the religion

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
April 10, 2018
VP for Student Life Melissa Shivers addresses panelists on their struggles as first-generation students during the First Generation Summit in the Iowa Memorial Union on Apr. 7, 2018.

Summit brings awareness to first-gen students

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
April 9, 2018
Dr. Cindy Ann Kilgo, left, Dr. Sarah Botchway, and Kingsley Botchway sit to answer questions during UI's "Thriving in a Transforming Nation" micro-conference at the Lindquist Center on March 30, 2018. The conference focused on healthcare, rights, advocacy, and education for LGBTQ students. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

LGBTQ issues in education, health care, and more

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
April 2, 2018
Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, speaks in the IMU on Tuesday. During the lecture, she spoke about her experiences regarding sexual assault and how she has advocated to stop abuse and help victims. (Megan Nagorzanski/Daily Iowan)

#MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke shares vision

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
March 28, 2018
UI Sophomore Mayte Gomez-Cruz dances with the crowd during a mock Quinceañera celebration at the IMU on Thursday, Mar. 22nd, 2018. A Quinceañera is a coming of age ceremony in hispanic communities to mark a woman's 15th birthday. (James Year)

Mock quinceañera embraces Latino traditions

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
March 23, 2018
Solar energy lights up on campus

Solar energy lights up on campus

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
March 19, 2018
Community members participate in a march for Take Back the Night on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Take Back the Night was a sexual assault awareness event.

Hookup culture documentary informs viewers

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
March 8, 2018
The University of Iowa School of Music is being moved to the newly built Voxman Building. The building is located at 95 East Burlington Street.

Archival filmmaker screens ‘Dawson City: Frozen Time’

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
March 2, 2018
Johnson County Aging Specialist Jeff Kellbach poses for a portrait on the Pentacrest on Tuesday Feb.27,2018. (Ashol Aguek/ The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County aging specialist emerges

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
February 28, 2018
A conversation on style & music

A conversation on style & music

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
February 26, 2018
A exhibition named Student Selections Exhibitions showed student's favorite historical items which provided by them. This exhibition is showing in the third floor, main library. Feb 26, 2018(Gaoyuan Pan/The Daily Iowan)

Students assemble an exhibition of their favorite artifacts

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
February 19, 2018
Audience listens during the Black Superhero Week talk on Feb. 13, 2018 in room 304 of the EPB. Five speakers were invited by Afro House to share with students the difference they are making around the Iowa City community, and to share their success. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Heroes among us

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
February 14, 2018
Krissi Putansu, advocate for Huntington's Disease awareness and carrier of HD, speaks in the Medical Education Research Facility on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. HD is a fatal genetic disorder with a 50% chance it will be passed on, and currently has no cure. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Krissi Putansu shares family experiences with Huntington’s Disease

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
February 12, 2018
Employees discuss issues concerning the LGBT community in the UI LGBT Resource Center on Feb. 7, 2018. Representatives from Student Legal Services, the UI LGBT Clinic, and Student Health Services spoke about the resources that would available to trans individuals on campus. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Trans Resources for UI students

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
February 8, 2018
Trumpet Blossom Cafe is a local vegan cafe, Tuesday September 29, 2015. Trumpet Blossom is located on 310 E Prentiss St, Iowa City, IA 52240.. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale

Tacos for Peace fundraiser helps Food not Bombs

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
January 31, 2018
The Iowa Memorial Union glows in the evening Monday, Oct. 9 2017.

Museum of Art Dada exhibition engages viewers

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
January 29, 2018
Woody Harrelson visits the IMU on Thursday, Jan. 25 to speak about his new movie "Lost in London" which premiered earlier this month. This is the first live screening of the film in the U.S. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Woody Harrelson at UI for first U.S. screening of ‘Lost in London’

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
January 26, 2018
Hancher Auditorium is seen on Thursday Jan. 25, 2018.

Dancers converse on social issues, creative process

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
January 26, 2018
Archaeologist Bryan Kendall of the Office of the State Archaeologist instructs volunteers as they label artifacts on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. Artifacts included both historic and prehistoric animal bones and pottery fragments. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Volunteers label prehistoric artifacts from excavated cave

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
January 22, 2018
Readers performing in Strauss Hall in Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. The Event was entitled 4 Movement Towards Freedom and was a mix of creative celebrations of MLK Day on Monday. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Black artists at Iowa feature energetic and emotional artwork

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
January 19, 2018
A portait of Martin Luther King Jr. painted by Sam Watkins is shown in the IMU Kendal Gallery on Monday. Watkins will have an interactive painting session of King today in the IMU. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Workshop confronts white supremacy at UI

Julia DiGiacomo, julia-digiacomo@uiowa.edu
January 18, 2018
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