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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

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds responds to a question asked by a reporter at a press conference at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.

Photos: Press conference hosted by the Iowa Capitol Press Association

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist January 4, 2022

A press conference hosted by the Iowa Capitol Press Association took place at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, House Speaker...

Iowa’s new head volleyball coach Jim Barnes speaks during a press conference introducing Barnes as head coach at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. “We’re rebuilding this team and we’re gonna get this team working together. That’s my first goal.”

Photos: Press conference for new head volleyball coach Jim Barnes

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist January 4, 2022

A press conference introducing Iowa's new head volleyball coach Jim Barnes took place in the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. Barnes is the 11th head coach in the program's...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches action on court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. Officials called 35 fouls in the matchup. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 80-75.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Maryland

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor January 4, 2022

Iowa defeated Maryland in a men’s basketball matchup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 80-75. Over the course of 12 years, Iowa improved to 119-27 in games where...

Iowa’s 125-pound Drake Ayala, who competed unattached, stands on a podium to be recognized for finishing third in the 125-pound bracket during the second day of the Southern Scuffle at McKenzie Arena at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. This was the final day of a two day tournament.

Photos: 2022 Southern Scuffle wrestling tournament – day two

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist January 3, 2022

During the final day of the Southern Scuffle tournament, eight Iowa wrestlers finished sixth or better in their respective weight classes. Three finished in the top four. Drake Ayala (125) finished third,...

Wrestlers compete during the first day of the Southern Scuffle at McKenzie Arena at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tenn,, on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. This was the first day of a two day tournament.

Photos: 2022 Southern Scuffle wrestling tournament – day one

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist January 2, 2022

Individuals from the Iowa Wrestling team, both attached and unattached, wrestled various opponents in the first day of the Southern Scuffle tournament at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in McKenzie...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis eats a whole orange while holding the Citrus Bowl Trophy after winning the the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17. During a press conference earlier in the week, head coach Mark Stoops was asked about Levis eating a banana with the peel.

Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith January 1, 2022

Iowa and Kentucky matched up for the 75th anniversary of the Citrus Bowl on New Year's day at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17. Former Iowa player and...

A young Kentucky Fan, Graham Gossett, climbs a Rockwell outside of Camping World Stadium during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl Fanfest for both Iowa and Kentucky fans before the Hawkeyes and and Wildcats matchup in the Citrus Bowl at noon CST in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.  This is Gossett’s first bowl game. He predicted the score to be 28-21 Kentucky.

Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl Fanfest

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald January 1, 2022

Fans from Iowa and Kentucky tailgated outside Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1.  Many Iowa fans predicted Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras to start over Alex Padilla in the...

Fans observe radio play-by-play commentator Gary Dolphin during a pep rally event for both Iowa and Kentucky fans at The Pointe in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Dolphin said he knew who the starting quarterback for Iowa would be for Saturday’s game but did not announce because of his friendship with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz.Hawkeyes and Wildcats attended the event before the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl tomorrow on New Years Day.

Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl Iowa and Kentucky pep rallies

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith December 31, 2021

The 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl hosted pep rallies for both Iowa and Kentucky fans at The Pointe in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Hawkeyes and Wildcats attended the event before the 2022 Vrbo Citrus...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops pose for a photo with the Citrus Bowl Trophy during a head coach press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Ferentz is in his 23rd season as head coach at Iowa. Stoops is in his 9th season as head coach at Kentucky. The longest tenured coach in college football, Kirk Ferentz, noted respect for Stoops’ tenure. I dont know how many coaches have been in one program for nine years. Its probably a small number.

Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl head coach press conference

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald December 31, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops participated in a press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Both...

Iowa defensive lineman Griffin Little smiles while on a ride during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Citrus Bowl Day for Kids is a 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl sponsored event that hosts both Iowa and Kentucky. Players from both teams grouped up with children and participated in rides and various activities around the theme park.

Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith December 30, 2021

The 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl hosted Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30.  Iowa and Kentucky attended the event and players paired with kids for rides. The...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery approaches the basket during a basketball game betwen Iowa and Western Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2021. McCaffery made five out of 10 shots. The Hawkeyes defeated the Leathernecks 92-71.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Western Illinois

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist December 30, 2021

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks 92-71 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Iowa’s lead in the second half diminished to 13 points with Western Illinois...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor swings a club during an event at Topgolf before the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. A reporter asked Taylor how he was golfing. “Not very well for myself,” Taylor said. “Kinda hitting them everywhere…”

Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl Topgolf event

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald December 29, 2021

The 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl hosted a Topgolf event for both Iowa and Kentucky in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Iowa and Kentucky attended an event at Topgolf before the 2022 Vrbo Citrus...

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