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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

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...

Iowa’s 174-pound Michael Kemerer scores two points against Minnesota’s No. 23 ranked Bailee O’Reilly during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 14 Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Kemerer scored nine points in the match.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 22-10.

Photos: No. 1 ranked Iowa wrestling vs. No. 14 Minnesota

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor January 8, 2022

No. 1 ranked Iowa wrestling matched up with No. 14 ranked Minnesota in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers in the Big Ten Conference-opener, 22-10.  Iowa improved its’...

Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen puts her hand on her head during a women’s basketball game between No. 22 Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-69.

Photos: No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Northwestern

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist January 7, 2022

The Northwestern Wildcats defeated the No. 22 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa’s forward Logan Cook was out with injury and was seen on the sidelines wearing...

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 3, 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...