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Megan Conroy

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Trenton Wallace prepares to pitch during the game against Bradley on March 26, 2019 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawks took the victory, 4-2.

[Photo] Iowa baseball set for weekend tilt with Purdue

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2021
Penny Peach performs a live-streamed concert at the Englert Theater on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The event is apart of Englert's Stages, a series of 32 streaming performances spanning throughout their 2021 digital season.

Penny Peach Jr. performs new music as part of Englert’s ‘Stages’ program

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
March 31, 2021
The College of Public Health Building can be seen on Sunday, September 15. The College of Public Health is working with the College of Pharmacy to examine the role of high risk medication in falls in the elderly.

[Photo] University of Iowa researchers’ study on mask mandates ranks among most shared of all time

Samantha Murray, News Reporter
March 18, 2021
Jordan Sellergren, mother, songwriter, and artist performed online at the Englert Theatre Wednesday night.

Jordan Sellergren performs as part of Englert’s ‘Stages’ program

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
March 4, 2021
Poet Caryl Pagel reads an excerpt from "Out of Nowhere Into Nothing" at a virtual Prairie Lights reading on Friday, February 26, 2021. Lauren Shaprio also read poetry from her new novel at the reading.

Authors Caryl Pagel and Lauren Shapiro speak on themes in their latest works at Prairie Lights reading

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
February 27, 2021
The Englert Theater is seen closed early during the quarantine on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. Iowa City is under a mass quarantine due to the Coronavirus and is taking precautionary measures to minimize risk of spreading the disease.

Englert Director Andre Perry named to the NIVA board of directors

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
February 14, 2021
Capel Howorth poses for a portrait in his home studio on Jan 29. 2021.

The art of ‘good sound’: local producer Capel Howorth gives the ins and outs to music production

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
February 8, 2021
Prairie Lights bookstore on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.

Iowa City authors speak on historical fiction novel about Mary Shelley

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
February 5, 2021
Photo of Stewart Brown filming for Hawk Vision. Contributed.

Student Spotlight: University of Iowa men’s gymnast creates video series depicting team’s final season

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
February 2, 2021
The outside of Filmscene is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020.

FilmScene and Englert awarded grant to highlight Black artists

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
February 1, 2021
The official lighting of the new marquee and sign on Friday, Dec.18, 2020. (Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

The Englert celebrates marquee restored to original glory

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
December 18, 2020
The entrance to Film Scene can be seen on Wednesday, April 16, 2019.

[Photo] Sundance Film Festival to virtually come to FilmScene

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter
December 9, 2020
A transgender flag is displayed on November 18 at Public Space One in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance.

UI Trans Alliance features trans and non-binary artwork for Trans Day of Remembrance Memorial

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
November 18, 2020
Photo of Christine Moad (Shadow Fox Photography).

Iowa City musician Miss Christine’s releases new song highlighting social justice

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
November 10, 2020
A silent mic along with an empty chair sits on the stage at Gabe’s on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. A stage that once was alive with music is now quiet due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Historical Iowa City music oasis grapples with pandemic-caused financial strains

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
November 3, 2020
The Englert theatre is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. The Englert holds a variety of concerts and events.

Witching Hour to celebrate art through a screen

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
October 28, 2020
Moviegoers wait for a screening of La La Land to begin on the rooftop of Filmscene on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

FilmScene and The Englert join the #DoNotAbandonUs campaign

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
October 14, 2020
Blake Shaw and Dan Padley perform outside Goosetown Cafe on Tuesday Oct. 7, 2020. Guests watched from their tables outside as others gathered within the street to listen.

Live from Linn Street: Goosetown Cafe hosts outdoor shows

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
October 12, 2020
The Stanley Museum of Art sign is seen outside of the IMU on Monday, January 14, 2019. The Stanley Museum of Art is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

[Photo] Drive-in art presentation set at UI Stanley Museum of Art

Darren Chen, Arts Reporter
October 8, 2020
Photo Illustration by Megan Conroy/Photos by Wyatt Dlouhy

Producing in a pandemic: local artists release new music

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
October 7, 2020
Contributed.

Changing the tune: Iowa City bands transition to virtual music production

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
October 6, 2020
The marquee outside of the Englert theatre is shown with Mandolin Orange headlining on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Strengthen Grow Evolve Campaign celebrates $5 million milestone

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
October 5, 2020
Ellie Zupancic ties her skates before she goes into the skate park on August 29, 2020.

Photos: The return of roller skating

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
September 9, 2020
Photo illustration by Megan Conroy.

Skating through the summer: the return of roller skating during COVID-19

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
September 8, 2020
Contributed

The Englert’s Best Show Ever finds connection in the arts community in third month of production

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
August 26, 2020
The front entrance to Gabe's is seen on Thursday, July 16 in Iowa City.

Local bars consider future for providing live entertainment

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
July 16, 2020
Illustration by Katina Zentz

Review | The Politician season two tackles more than politics

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
July 6, 2020
Iowa State senior, Jo Allen, participates in a protest in Des Moines, IA. Contributed by Jo Allen.

Protest signs: the messages of the movement

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
July 2, 2020
The Englert Theater is seen closed on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. The spread of coronavirus in Johnson county has been named a public health emergency. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan.)

Englert Theater undergoes restoration while maintaining its historic character

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
June 24, 2020
Contributed

Loud and proud: IC Speaks gives students a new voice

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
May 14, 2020
Photo illustration by Jenna Galligan

Vintage goes virtual: downtown clothing shops have shifted to social media sales

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
May 6, 2020
Student Spotlight: UI hockey player balances passion for sport and music

Student Spotlight: UI hockey player balances passion for sport and music

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
April 30, 2020
Musician Avery Moss livestreams an improvised jam session in his basement on Thursday April 9th. Moss runs a special music project known as Quarantine Dream, where he collaborates with local musicians to create and share music in the midst of the COVID19 outbreak.

How Iowa-based musicians are coping with the loss of their normal lives during times of social distancing

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
April 21, 2020
Opinion: Life through a new lens

Opinion: Life through a new lens

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
April 7, 2020
Mission Creek Underground showcases filmed performances during COVID-19 pandemic

Mission Creek Underground showcases filmed performances during COVID-19 pandemic

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
April 2, 2020
Contributed

David Bluder’s book tells fictional story America’s best-kept secrets: sports gambling

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
March 30, 2020
UI alum Andrea Lawlor wins Whiting Award for debut novel

UI alum Andrea Lawlor wins Whiting Award for debut novel

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
March 26, 2020
Opinion: The Bold Type is having conversations that should be present in media more often

Opinion: The Bold Type is having conversations that should be present in media more often

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
March 11, 2020
Up and coming rapper, Mod Sun headlines at Gabes in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, March 5, 2020. “Mod Sun is like positive hippy rap”- Davenport citizen/Mod Sun fan, Chandler Carpenter.

Mod Sun makes Iowa City a part of the movie of his life on tour at Gabe’s

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
March 6, 2020
Noah Jupe stars in "Honey Boy." MUST CREDIT: Amazon Studios

Honey Boy serves as therapy to writer Shia LaBeouf, and has the same effect on its viewers

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
March 3, 2020
Rock band Anthony Worden and the Illiterati awes Gabe’s with '60s, '70s nostalgia

Rock band Anthony Worden and the Illiterati awes Gabe’s with ’60s, ’70s nostalgia

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
February 29, 2020
The College of Public Health Building can be seen on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. The College of Public Health is working with the College of Pharmacy to examine the role of high risk medication in falls in the elderly.

[Photo] Injury UI research center reports five recommendations to address overdoses in Iowa

Rin Swann, News Reporter
February 23, 2020
Suzanne Wright gives a lecture on her project “Goddess Eye View” on Feb. 20 at Art Building West.

Protests, power, and paradigm shifts: How Suzanne Wright’s activism brought her to a career of creating powerful art

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
February 21, 2020
Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate Brandon Taylor poses for a portrait during an interview with The Daily Iowan about his debut novel “Real Life” in High Ground Cafe on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

Brandon Taylor reads from novel Real Life at Prairie Lights

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter
February 19, 2020
The College of Pharmacy can be seen on March 5, 2019. The College of Pharmacy has come out with a new combined Health Informatics and Pharm D degree program.

[Photo] UI Pharmaceuticals hires new managing director to usher in growth and expansion

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter
November 3, 2019
Matt McGregor demonstrates how to use some of the lab equipment on Monday, October 7.

[Photo] UI professor Ryan LaLumiere receives $2.13 million grant for heroin relapse study

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter
October 10, 2019
Julie Fiscella poses for a portrait with her piece entitled “Breathe” on Tuesday, October 8 in the Installation Lab of the Visual Arts Building. (Megan Conroy/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Student Spotlight: UI graduate student creates meditation spaces through reclaimed objects

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter
October 9, 2019
The bridge on Park Road is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019.

[Photo] Iowa City officials install new planters along Park Road to prevent trespassing

October 6, 2019
Swimmers jump off the starting block during the triangle meet against Michigan State and UNI on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

Photos: Iowa Swimming vs. Michigan State, UNI

Megan Conroy and Katina Zentz
October 4, 2019
Amor Towles discusses his book, A Gentleman in Moscow, at the North Liberty Recreation Center on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.

[Photo] Amor Towles attracts 500 attendees to North Liberty reading

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter
September 9, 2019
The new Dunkin’ Donuts sign can be seen on Clinton St. on Sunday, August 25. (Megan Conroy/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Opinion: Corporate vs. local businesses isn’t a clear decision for college students

Kasey Baller, Columnist
September 8, 2019
The new Dunkin’ Donuts sign can be seen on Clinton St. on Sunday, August 25.

[Photo] New caffeination destinations open in Iowa City

Rachel Steil, News Reporter
August 28, 2019
Evelyn Santillan poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Evelyn Santillan

August 26, 2019
Nyla Noble poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Nyla Noble

August 26, 2019
Jackson Fedler poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Jackson Fedler

August 26, 2019
Delilah Crespo poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Delilah Crespo

August 26, 2019
Jonathan Blake poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Jonathan Blake

August 26, 2019
Emily Hainstock poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Emily Hainstock

August 26, 2019
Bennett Paluch poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Bennett Paluch

August 26, 2019
Chris Wu and Vincent Gu pose for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Chris Wu & Vincent Gu

August 26, 2019
Emma Grace Teggatz and Braxten Jones pose for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Emma Grace Teggatz & Braxten Jones

August 26, 2019
Carolina Nicasio poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Carolina Nicasio

August 26, 2019
Kadel Coakley poses for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Kadel Coakley

August 26, 2019
Sophie Berning and Hannah Jorgensen pose for a portrait at the Kickoff at Kinnick for On Iowa! on Friday, August 23.

[Photo] Sophie Berning & Hannah Jorgensen

August 26, 2019
Jake Venetti takes the puck towards the Maryville goal during the game on November 30, 2018.

[Photo] For Iowa’s hockey club, what’s more powerful: the rush of the game or the repercussions of the injuries?

Megan Conroy, Photojournalist
May 6, 2019
The Stanley Museum of Art sign is seen outside of the IMU on Monday, January 14, 2019.

[Photo] Innovator in music, arts, engineering: UI alumnus Jason Snell

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter
May 6, 2019
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