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2026 RodCon Photos

 

This collection contains photographs of the 2026 RodCon event held at the Rod Library at the University of Northern Iowa.

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  • 501st Legion, 01 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    501st Legion, 01

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A member of the 501st Legion, dressed in a black storm trooper outfit, fist bumps a young RodCon attendee dressed as a fairy.

  • 501st Legion, 02 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    501st Legion, 02

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The 501st Legion talking to RodCon attendees during their, "So You Want to be a Storm Trooper?" session.

  • 501st Legion Booth by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    501st Legion Booth

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A member of the 501st Legion sits behind their booth, while a member in full Storm Trooper costume stands to the side of the booth.

  • Adult Costume Contest Participants by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Adult Costume Contest Participants

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The participants of the Adult Costume Contest pose for a group photograph on the RodCon stage.

  • Adult Costume Contest Winners by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Adult Costume Contest Winners

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The winners of the Adult Costume Contest pose for a group photograph on the RodCon stage.

  • Amazing Zeon Magic Show by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Amazing Zeon Magic Show

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The Amazing Zeon performs a magic trick with a card.

  • Artist Alley, 01 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Artist Alley, 01

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A RodCon attendee wearing a hand-drawn Wario and Daisy vest browses art pieces in the artist alley.

  • Artist Alley, 02 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Artist Alley, 02

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees browse different art pieces in the artist alley.

  • Artist Alley, 03 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Artist Alley, 03

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A RodCon attendee wearing a Mario hat browses art pieces in the artist alley.

  • Chemistry Magic Show, 01 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Chemistry Magic Show, 01

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Two UNI students demonstrate a chemistry trick at the Chemistry Magic Show. One of the two students is spraying a large banner on the wall with liquid while the other student watches.

  • Chemistry Magic Show, 02 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Chemistry Magic Show, 02

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Four UNI students demonstrate a chemistry trick using dry ice at the Chemistry Magic Show. Two students are reading from a script while the other two students catch handfuls of smoke coming out of a beaker.

  • Comic Art Wall by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Comic Art Wall

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The comic art wall, titled "My Super Self", featuring local elementary students' art curated by the UNI art education students.

  • Costumed RodCon Attendee, 01 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Costumed RodCon Attendee, 01

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A RodCon attendee wearing a pumpkin head with a spider top hat.

  • Costumed RodCon Attendee, 02 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Costumed RodCon Attendee, 02

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A RodCon attendee posing in a fluffy red and white dress with cherries, bunnies, cakes, bows, polka dots, and lace throughout the design.

  • Costumed RodCon Attendee, 03 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Costumed RodCon Attendee, 03

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A RodCon attendee posing in a Tobi cosplay.

  • Costumed RodCon Attendee, 04 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Costumed RodCon Attendee, 04

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A RodCon attendee posing in a red hooded cape and holding a small wicker basket.

  • Costumed RodCon Attendee, 05 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Costumed RodCon Attendee, 05

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A RodCon attendee dressed as Thor poses with his hammer outstretched and pressed against the hand of another RodCon attendee, dressed as Sukuna.

  • Costumed RodCon Attendee, 05 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Costumed RodCon Attendee, 05

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A RodCon attendee posing in a Spider-Man cosplay while also wearing a WWE championship style belt.

  • Dragons & Rayguns by Vince Gotera by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Dragons & Rayguns by Vince Gotera

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Vince Gotera, poet laureate of Iowa, on stage reading from his book, Dragons & Rayguns.

  • Dungeons and Dragons Adventure, 01 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Dungeons and Dragons Adventure, 01

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The Holmes Jr. High Dungeons & Dragons club leads RodCon attendees in playing a game of Dungeons and Dragons.

  • Dungeons and Dragons Adventure, 02 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Dungeons and Dragons Adventure, 02

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The Holmes Jr. High Dungeons & Dragons club leads RodCon attendees through playing Dungeons and Dragons.

  • Dungeons and Dragons Adventure, 03 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Dungeons and Dragons Adventure, 03

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The Holmes Jr. High Dungeons & Dragons club and RodCon attendees playing Dungeons and Dragons.

  • Escape Room by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Escape Room

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees participating in a Legend of Zelda themed Escape Room.

  • Friendly Meeple Play-to-Win Tabletop Games, 01 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Friendly Meeple Play-to-Win Tabletop Games, 01

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Two RodCon attendees playing Kingdomino during the Friendly Meeple Play-to-Win Tabletop Games.

  • Friendly Meeple Play-to-Win Tabletop Games, 02 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Friendly Meeple Play-to-Win Tabletop Games, 02

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Two RodCon attendees playing a game during the Friendly Meeple Play-to-Win Tabletop Games.

  • Ghostbusters by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Ghostbusters

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The Iowa Ghostbusters stopping at a booth at RodCon.

  • Iowa Ghostbuster's Ectomobile by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Iowa Ghostbuster's Ectomobile

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The Ectomobile, belonging to the Iowa Ghostbusters, parked outside the Rod Library.

  • Kid and Teen Costume Contest Participants by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Kid and Teen Costume Contest Participants

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The participants of the Kid and Teen Costume Contest pose on the RodCon stage together for a group photograph.

  • Kid Costume Contest Winners by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Kid Costume Contest Winners

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The winners of the Kid's Costume Contest pose for a photograph on the RodCon stage.

  • Kids' Zone by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Kids' Zone

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The Kids' Zone sign hung on a window outside the Kids' Zone. RodCon attendees are visible at various stations through the windows.

  • Kids' Zone Cattle Comics by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Kids' Zone Cattle Comics

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees at the Cattle Comics table in the Kids' Zone.

  • Kids' Zone Crafts by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Kids' Zone Crafts

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Two RodCon attendees doing arts and crafts in the Kids' Zone. There are life-sized cut outs of characters from Where the Wild Things Are on the wall of the room, along with a fake tree.

  • Kids' Zone Doodle Booth by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Kids' Zone Doodle Booth

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Two RodCon attendees sitting down to get their portrait doodled by UNI art education students at the Doodle Booth in the Kids' Zone.

  • Kids' Zone Plant Pal Adoption Center by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Kids' Zone Plant Pal Adoption Center

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees create pipe cleaner plants at the Plant Pal Adoption Center table in the Kids' Zone.

  • Kids' Zone Shrinky Dinks by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Kids' Zone Shrinky Dinks

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees color and cut out shrinky dinks at the Shrinky Dinks station in the Kids' Zone.

  • Kids' Zone Sticker Station by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Kids' Zone Sticker Station

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Two RodCon attendees creating their own stickers at the Sticker Station in the Kids' Zone.

  • Languages and Literatures Booth by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Languages and Literatures Booth

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Volunteers from the UNI Languages and Literatures department at the RodCon Languages and Literatures Booth.

  • Outside RodCon Attendees by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Outside RodCon Attendees

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees stand in groups outside of the library. The bottom of the Campanile is visible in the background.

  • Panther Esports, 01 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Panther Esports, 01

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Three RodCon attendees playing video games in the Panther Esports room. A different game is visible on a projector screen in the background.

  • Panther Esports, 02 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Panther Esports, 02

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees playing and watching different video games at the Panther Esports room.

  • RodCon Attendees by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    RodCon Attendees

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Costumed RodCon attendees sitting on the ground and looking towards the stage.

  • RodCon Exhibit by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    RodCon Exhibit

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The RodCon 2026 Exhibit, which shows a RodCon poster exploding out of a fireball being thrown by an anime character.

  • RodCon Swag Table by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    RodCon Swag Table

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Various comics and comic samplers arranged in stacks on the Swag Table at RodCon.

  • Tarot, Palm Reading, Runes, and More, 01 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Tarot, Palm Reading, Runes, and More, 01

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Two RodCon attendees, one wearing a shark costume, get a reading from Mama Mage.

  • Tarot, Palm Reading, Runes, and More, 02 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Tarot, Palm Reading, Runes, and More, 02

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees receiving readings from Madame Fortuna and Mama Mage.

  • Tarot, Palm Reading, Runes, and More, 03 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Tarot, Palm Reading, Runes, and More, 03

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees line up for Tarot Readings. A black sign with the words "Tarot Readings" painted on it is visible in the foreground.

  • Teen Costume Content Winners by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Teen Costume Content Winners

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The winners of the Teen Costume Contest pose for a group picture on the RodCon stage.

  • Trivia Session, 01 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Trivia Session, 01

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees sit down to participate in a group Trivia Session. A projector screen at the front of the room reads, "Get Ready."

  • Trivia Session, 02 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Trivia Session, 02

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees participating in a group Trivia Session. A Legend of Zelda trivia question can be seen on the projector screen at the front of the room.

  • UNI Sword Fighting, 01 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    UNI Sword Fighting, 01

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees participate in medieval fantasy-style combat with foam padded weapons and shields outside of the library.

  • UNI Sword Fighting, 02 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    UNI Sword Fighting, 02

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A RodCon attendee dressed as Thor poses outside with a foam sword and padded shield at the UNI Sword Fighting event.

  • UNI Sword Fighting, 03 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    UNI Sword Fighting, 03

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A RodCon attendee holding a foam sword and padded shield at the UNI Sword Fighting Club event. A RodCon attendee dressed as Thor is visible kneeling in the background.

  • UNI Sword Fighting, 04 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    UNI Sword Fighting, 04

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: The UNI Sword Fighting Club shows RodCon attendees medieval fantasy-style combat with foam padded weapons and shields.

  • UNI Sword Fighting, 05 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    UNI Sword Fighting, 05

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees practice sword fighting with foam padded weapons and shields after a class from the UNI Sword Fighting Club.

  • UNI Sword Fighting, 06 by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    UNI Sword Fighting, 06

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: RodCon attendees practice sword fighting with foam padded weapons and shields after a class from the UNI Sword Fighting Club.

  • Vendor Set Up by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Vendor Set Up

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Vendors setting up their booths in the artist alley for RodCon.

  • Waterloo Public Library Booth by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Waterloo Public Library Booth

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: A Waterloo Public Library staff member stands behind the Waterloo Public Library Booth at RodCon.

  • Welcome Desk by University of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

    Welcome Desk

    4-11-2026

    Alt Text: Two RodCon attendees speaking to RodCon volunteers at the Welcome Desk. Artist alley is visible in the background.

 
 
 

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