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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

University of Iowa Army ROTC Cadets complete hand release push ups during an Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) at the Iowa Army National Guard Readiness Center in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The test consisted of deadlift, standing power throw, hand-release push-ups, sprint drag carry, plank, and a two-mile run.

Featured Photos: Army Combat Fitness Test

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist April 27, 2022

University of Iowa Army ROTC Cadets completed the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) at the Iowa Army National Guard Readiness Center in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday. The test consisted of a deadlift, standing...

Signs and Designs installer Clint Wrage works on installing a sign for Tap Tap in the Ped Mall on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Signs and Designs plan on installing signs for The Stuffed Olive later on Tuesday.

Featured Photos: Rise and sign

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist April 27, 2022

Signs and Designs installers Josh Petersen, Tanner Lamphier, and Clint Wrage put up a sign for Tap Tap in the Ped Mall on Tuesday. Later that day they planned on installing a sign for The Stuffed Olive....

Bill Nye walks around the stage during a lecture held at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Nye spoke about climate change.

Photos: Bill Nye lecture at Hancher Auditorium

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor April 26, 2022

TV Personality Bill Nye spoke at a lecture in Hancher Auditorium on Tuesday. Nye spoke to attendees about climate change and the planet Earth. “Anyone who is in denial of climate change, find out...

Rally organizers lead the 2022 Take Back the Night march organized by the Women’s Resource and Action Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Photos: WRAC hosts Take Back the Night rally

Grace Smith, Photo Editor April 26, 2022

The Women's Resource and Action Center hosted a Take Back the Night march in Iowa City on Tuesday. About 200 people attended the march. The march, which hasn't occurred since 2019, started on the Pentacrest,...

A cast member takes notes in a Its Like Riding a Bike rehearsal at the David Thayer Theatre Building in Iowa City on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Its Like Riding a Bike is one of four productions in the Iowa New Play Festival, running May 2-7.

Photos: ‘It’s Like Riding a Bike’ rehearsal

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist April 25, 2022

It’s Like Riding a Bike, under the direction of Ann Kreitman and written by Jeremy Geragotelis, hosted a rehearsal at the David Thayer Theatre at the Theatre Building in Iowa City on Sunday, April 24. Pel,...

Iowa women’s 200-meter dash runners Payton Wensel, left, and Erin Dowd, right, jump off the block during the Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Wensel finished first with a time of 24.0 Dowd finished second overall with a time of 24.14. Iowa hosted its only outdoor meet this season.

Photos: 2022 Musco Twilight

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor April 23, 2022

Iowa track and field held the Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Saturday. The Hawkeyes hosted Creighton, Drake, Dubuque, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College,...

Iowa Senate candidate Janice Weiner speaks with granddaughter Alaska Latham during the 2022 First District Democratic Convention at Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa, on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Regarding her goals, Weiner said, I am really focused now on coming up with ideas of what we can meet, what we need to do, whats possible, she said, and for the bigger picture what we must do for this state going forward.”

Photos: 2022 First District Democratic Convention

Grace Smith, Photo Editor April 23, 2022

The 2022 First District Democratic Convention took place at Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa, on Saturday. Observers and a mix of candidates running for local, state, and congressional office...

Iowa’s defensive line participates in a drill during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Photos: Iowa spring football practice

Jerod Ringwald and Dimia Burrell April 23, 2022

Iowa football held a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday. Three Iowa quarterbacks led scrimmage drives. Spencer Petras, Alex Padilla, and Joe Labas all saw action. Petras received...

Tyler Jensen, playing Anatole Kuragin, dances with the cast in the musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1912 at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1912 will premiere Friday, April 22, and end Sunday, May 8.

Photos: ‘Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812’ dress rehearsal

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist April 22, 2022

Riverside Theatre in Iowa City hosted a dress rehearsal for Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 on Thursday, its first musical in over 12 years. Directed by Chris Okiishi, a love story unfolds...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with workers during a visit to the County Materials Corporation in Iowa City as part of Grassley’s Johnson County stop on his 99 County Tour. Grassley and County Materials Corporation workers spoke about employment, infrastructure, and inflation.

Photos: Sen. Chuck Grassley’s visit to Johnson County

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor April 22, 2022

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, visited County Materials Corporation in Iowa City as part of Grassley’s Johnson County stop on his 99 County Tour. Grassley and County Materials Corporation workers spoke...

Model Christina Sullivan poses during a Recycled Runway fashion show at Becker Communication Studies Building in Iowa City on Friday, April 22, 2022. To celebrate Earth Day, the fashion show featured nine models in recycled clothing made by student designers. The clothing consisted of plastic bags and other sustainable materials.

Photos: Recycled Runway fashion show

Grace Smith, Photo Editor April 22, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Event Management Workshop class hosted the Recycled Runway fashion show in Becker Communication Studies Building on Earth Day.  The show’s preparation began in January...

Iowa designated hitter Will Mulfer celebrates with his teammates after a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Mulfer hit one home run. The Hawkeyes defeated the Braves, 15-8.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Bradley

Isabella Cervantes, Photojournalist April 20, 2022

Iowa defeated Bradley, 15-8, during a baseball game between the Hawkeyes and the Braves at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday. Iowa started off strong and continued to dominate throughout the game....

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