IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 9, 2021) — More than 275 University of Iowa students who served in leadership positions for Iowa's annual Dance Marathon helped the event successfully navigate the changes to the largest student-run activity by COVID-19 en route to generating $1.4 million of support for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.

Emma Beardsley of Rock Island (61201)

Gabrielle Berthel of Davenport (52807)

Morgan Bowker of Princeton (52768)

Lily Broyles of Davenport (52807)

Katie Comp of Moline (61265)

Evita Fazliu of Silvis (61282)

Sydney Fuller of Eldridge (52748)

Elisabeth Grafft of Geneseo (61254)

Mary Grevas of Bettendorf (52722)

Lauren Groenenboom of Bettendorf (52722)

Mykala Housholder of Davenport (52804)

Kayla Johnson of Geneseo (61254)

Delaney Kilburg of Long Grove (52756)

Hannah Krug of Bettendorf (52722)

Shannon Micklewright of Bettendorf (52722)

Grant Mougin of Davenport (52807)

Anna Nagle of Davenport (52806)

Jennie Francis Nuguid of Moline (61265)

Hannah O'Donnell of Moline (61265)

Sydney Prochaska of Bettendorf (52722)

Ellie Rouse of Moline (61265)

Alyssa Schnoor of Eldridge (52748)

Connor Sheley of Davenport (52804)

Amy Showers of Bettendorf (52722)

Makayla Smith of Davenport (52806)

Rachel Tebbe of Bettendorf (52722)

Emma Tews of Bettendorf (52722)

Jenna Vogel of Milan (61264)

Danny Whiskeyman of Davenport (52806)

About the University of Iowa

As a top global university, Iowa is the ideal destination for learning, discovery, and innovation. We bring art and science together to create a truly unique interdisciplinary education. With over 200 areas of study to choose from, students are encouraged to mix and match majors, minors, and certificates to earn a degree that reflects their unique interests.

From inside our world-class medical center to the most prestigious creative-writing program in the US, students have access to quality academic support and are equipped with the tools they need to stand out in a competitive workforce. Our 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows students to work directly with experts in their field while earning valuable, practical skills.

Our campus seamlessly blends into the heart of downtown Iowa City, making it easy to access academic resources and belong to a larger, welcoming community. With over 500 student organizations, clubs, and communities on campus, and countless in-town events scheduled throughout the year, Iowa makes it easy to build a network of friendships and connections that last a lifetime.

To learn more about the University of Iowa, click HERE.

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