Jim Slosiarek

The Gazette’s best photos for the first half of June 2025

The protest in Iowa City was one of hundreds held across the country on Saturday in response to “increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies.”

The piece, which stands 9 feet tall, is part of ongoing efforts to increase public art opportunities in the downtown area and transform May’s Island

A sidewalk party after Prairie High School’s commencement ceremony caught the attention of The Gazette’s visuals editor.

Action from Williamsburg vs. Sioux City Heelan Class 2A boys’ soccer state semifinal at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa

Action from Iowa City Regina vs. Van Meter Class 1A boys’ soccer state semifinal at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa

The mural, painted by Grant Wood student William E. Henning, will hang in the district’s Educational Leadership and Support Center while Harrison Elementary School is being renovated, which should take about two years.

Gazette photojournalists present their best photos they’ve produced in the second half of May 2025

Action from day 2 of the Iowa High School State Track & Field Championship at Drake Stadium Friday, May 23, 2025

Action from day 1 of the Iowa High School State Track & Field Championship at Drake Stadium Thursday, May 22, 2025

Gazette photojournalists present their best photos they’ve produced in the first half of May 2025

Photos from a 2A high school state-qualifying boys’ tennis tournament

Linn-Mar Lions defeat Xavier Saints 3-0 in a Mississippi Valley Conference soccer match

Athletes compete for state berths in 2A region six competition

A coming together of images at Marion’s Central Plaza unveiling.