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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Mary Peterson presents awards for biggest individual fundraising efforts during UI Dance Marathon 24 inside the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon recognizes contributors’ efforts ‘For The Kids’

Marissa Payne, [email protected] February 3, 2018
Ahead of Power Hour, UI officials honor Dance Marathon participants with awards for their many contributions leading up to the Big Event.
Friends share emotional hug as they take the stage together for graduation during UI Dance Marathon 24 at the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Kiddos don caps and gowns to celebrate five years’ cancer free

Sarah Watson, [email protected] February 3, 2018
Sixteen graduates were recognized for being five years cancer free at this year’s Big Event.
Medical staff work inside the First Aid Center during UI Dance Marathon 24 inside IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

First aid providers: the unsung heroes of Dance Marathon 24

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] February 3, 2018
The Dance Marathon First Aid Clinic continues to keep dancers happy and healthy throughout the Big Event.
Participants walk to information tables during UI Dance Marathon 24 at the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Merchandise table makes money for the cause

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] February 3, 2018
The Dance Marathon merchandise table is bringing in quite a profit with their unique designs.
Molly and Joseph Burken perform during UI Dance Marathon 24 at the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Joseph was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 5. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Kids showcased talents on the Big Event stage

Sarah Watson, [email protected] February 3, 2018
Siblings and cancer survivors stole the spotlight in talent show including a pair of dancers, gymnasts, and closeout from returning singer who lead the crowd in heartfelt chorus of “Life is a Highway”.
Waste bins are seen during Dance Marathon 24 in the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon goes green

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] February 3, 2018
Dance Marathon kicks off a three-year plan for greater for sustainability.
A participant heads into the Family Room on the 3rd floor of the IMU during at Dance Marathon on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Ballerd family celebrate being cancer-free at Dance Marathon’s Big Event

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] February 3, 2018
The Ballerd Family has been coming to Dance Marathon’s Big event for eight years, and little Lauren has been cancer-free for six of them.
Flo's Cafe is seen at Dance Marathon in the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Cars-theme refueling station keeps dancers awake with snacks, meals

Sarah Watson, [email protected] February 3, 2018
Dancers refuel at Cars-themed pitstops equipped with food from local sponsors.
The Hawkeye Sparkles perform during hour 13at Dance Marathon in the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Sparkles sparks a surge of morale for Dance Marathon

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] February 3, 2018

In the early hours of the morning halfway through Dance Marathon, Hawkeye Sparkles took to the main stage to get the dancers going again with good cheer as the members have years prior. Hawkeye...

Morale Captain Assistants give participants back massages at the 24th Annual Dance Marathon put on by the University of Iowa on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City salon gives dancers and patients new dos

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] February 3, 2018
Dance Marathon and an Iowa City salon partnered up to give cancer patients a new hairdo.
Morale Captains and UIDM participants celebrate the halfway point with Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" and during the halfway point in UI Dance Marathon 24 at the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon is halfway there

Sarah Watson, [email protected] February 3, 2018
From opening ceremonies, to dances, break rooms, hypnotists, and laser tag. Dance Marathoners share their best moments of the last 12 hours.
Daniel Picchiotti and Paige Allison pose for a portrait during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Checking in at (nearly) the halfway mark

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] February 3, 2018
Checking in with Dance Marathon Dancers and how they power through the 24 hours