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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

Lincoln Ziegenhorn, the son of the owner of Bartertown and cashier, poses for a portrait in the new store at Old Capitol Mall in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. Ziegenhorn explained the reason why his father opened up the shop. “He had too much inventory but also he wanted to open up a toy store for the longest time.”

Featured photos: Bartertown Toys and Collectibles

Larry Phan, Photojournalist January 17, 2022

Where Silver Spider was once located in the Old Capitol Mall is now replaced with a new toy store; Bartertown Toys and Collectables. The Ziengenhorn family owned shop recently opened up in December. Lincoln...

Drake’s Kelsey Neville serves the ball during a tennis match between Iowa and Drake at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Neville lost her singles match to Iowa’s Samantha Gillas. Iowa beat Drake, 6-1.

Photos: Iowa tennis vs. Drake and Marquette

Gabby Drees and Lillie Hawker January 16, 2022

Iowa women’s tennis defeated Marquette, 6-1, and Drake, 6-1, at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16. Iowa failed to drop a single doubles game against Drake, with...

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 93-83.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Nebraska

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist January 16, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball defeated Nebraska, 93-83, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 16. With the win, Iowa swept the regular-season series with the Cornhuskers and improved to 10-4. Iowa guard...

Iowa’s 184-pound No. 18 Abe Assad wrestles Illinois’ No. 19 Zac Braunagel during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 21 Illinois at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Assad defeated Braunagel, 5-2, by decision. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 36-3.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa wrestling at No. 21 Illinois

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist January 16, 2022

The No.2 Iowa wrestling team competed against No. 21 Illinois on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 36-3, for their 11th straight...

Iowa’s Myreanna Bebe leads the 60-meter hurdles during the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Bebe set a personal record with a time of 8.30 to put her No. 4 all-time for the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Arkansas State, Bradley, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Loyola-Chicago, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, UW-Milwaukee, and Western Illinois.

Photos: 2022 Hawkeye Invitational track & field meet

Jerod Ringwald, Grace Smith, and Larry Phan January 15, 2022

The University of Iowa track and field team hosted the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, Jan. 14, and Saturday, Jan. 15. Arkansas State, Bradley, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College,...

Iowa senior Clair Kaji performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Texas Women’s University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Kaji finished the beam portion with 9.900 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pioneers, 196.125-189.300.

Photos: No. 9 Iowa gymnastics vs. Texas Women’s University

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist January 15, 2022

The Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Gymnastics team defeated the Texas Women’s University Pioneers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 196.125-189.300 on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Iowa won all four events as a team and...

Iowa’s 184-pound No. 18 Abe Assad points to the stands after wrestling Northwestern’s Jon Halvorsen during a dual at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL. Assad defeated Halvorsen by tech fall 16-0.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 23 Northwestern

Jenna Galligan, Photojournalist January 14, 2022

No. 2 Iowa competed against No. 23 Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 33-6. Iowa’s 125-pound No. 12 Drake Ayala defeated...

The Iowa bench cheers on forward Kris Murray during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 83-74. Murray led the team in points with a new career-high of 29.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Indiana

Grace Smith, Photo Editor January 14, 2022

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 83-74, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. Including tonight's win, Iowa has won 10 out of the last 15 games in Carver-Hawkeye Arena against Indiana.  Iowa...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds waves to attendees and legislative members during the conclusion of the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more. Reynolds closed her speech with a quote from “Field of Dreams.” “James Earl Jones’ character tells Ray Kinsella, in a baritone voice I can’t imitate: ‘People will come Ray. They’ll come to Iowa for reasons they can’t even fathom.’”

Photos: 2022 Condition of the State address

Grace Smith, Photo Editor January 11, 2022

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivered the 2022 Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol Tuesday night. House members, Senate members, administration officials, members of the Iowa Supreme...

House Speaker Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, applauds during the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. During Grassley’s opening speech, Grassley said he is looking forward to working with House Majority Leader Matt W. Windschitl. This will be their third session together and their 16th year in the legislature together.

Photos: 2022 Iowa Opening Legislative Session

Grace Smith, Photo Editor January 10, 2022

DES MOINES — The 2022 legislative session convened on Monday. Leadership from both the House and the Senate gave opening remarks regarding tax cuts, workforce conditions, and more. House Speaker Pat...

Iowa’s No. 18 184-pound Abe Assad celebrates a win over Purdue's No. 23  Max Lyon during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 15 Purdue in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Assad won by decision, 6-3. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 36-4.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 15 Purdue

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith January 9, 2022

No. 1 Iowa wrestling matched up with No. 15 Purdue in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 36-4, continuing their dual-winning streak to 26. Freshman...

Iowa’s Adeline Kenlin competes on beam during a gymnastics meet between No. 18 Iowa and Eastern Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Kenlin was named Big Ten freshman of the year last season. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 195.950-194.100.

Photos: Iowa gymnastics vs. Eastern Michigan

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist January 8, 2022

The No. 18 ranked Iowa gymnastics team took on Eastern Michigan Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 195.950-194.100. Iowa won all events as a team and took the first place prize in...