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Cody Blissett

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor

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Cody Blissett is a fourth-year student at the University of Iowa, double-majoring in cinematic arts and screenwriting and with a certificate in entrepreneurial management. Before working as a managing visuals editor, Cody held the positions of visuals editor, photojournalist, and filmmaker.

All content by Cody Blissett
Photo illustration of two dolls laying beside one another on a heart-shaped pillow.

[Photo] Gen Z women say ‘I Don’t’

April 29, 2025
Photo illustration of a doll scrolling on Tinder.

[Photo] Opinion | We will always lose the dating game

April 29, 2025
The Iowa team huddles during an open spring football practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The Iowa football team’s first game is August 30 against Albany.

Photos: 2025 Iowa football spring practice

Samantha DeFily, Cody Blissett, and Ava Neumaier
April 26, 2025
Iowa infielder Avery Jackson reacts after three base run during a softball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1. Jackson one hit and one run.

Photos: Iowa Softball vs. Penn State: Game One

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
April 19, 2025
The NCAA logo is seen during a tennis match between No. 31 Iowa and No. 22 UCLA at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Friday, April 11, 2025.

[Photo] Point/Counterpoint | Should college transfers sit out for a year?

April 15, 2025
UCLA’S Kimmi Hance hits the ball during a tennis match between No. 31 Iowa and No. 22 UCLA at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Friday, April 11, 2025. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 4-2. Hance won her singles match against Daianne Hayashida 3-2.

Photos: No. 31 Iowa Tennis vs No. 22 UCLA

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
April 12, 2025
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke prepares to block Oklahoma center Raegan Beers during a NCAA Tournament Second Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Monday, March 24, 2025. The Sooners defeated the Hawkeyes 96-62. Beers had 11 points, 13 rebounds, and two steals.

Photos: 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Second Round: No. 6 Iowa vs. No. 3 Oklahoma

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
March 24, 2025
Iowa forward’s Jada Gyamfi and Hannah Stuelke share a laugh during a day of press conferences and interviews ahead of the NCAA Tournament Second Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Tipoff is set for 3:00 p.m. CT.

Photos: 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Second Round press conferences & open practices

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
March 23, 2025
Iowa players cheer following a NCAA Tournament First Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 11 Murray State Racers at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Racers 92-57.

Photos: 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – First Round: No. 6 Iowa vs. No. 11 Murray State

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
March 22, 2025
Iowa head coach Jan Jensen answers questions during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of the NCAA Tournament First Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 11 Murray State Racers at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Friday, March 21, 2025. The Hawkeyes and the Racers face off Saturday at 11:00 a.m. CT.

Photos: 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: First Round press conferences & open practices

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
March 21, 2025
Ohio State forward Cotie McMahon goes up for a shot against Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke during a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 3 Ohio State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, March 7, 2025. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 60-59. McMahon led the team in scoring with 18 points.

Photos: 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament: No. 11 Iowa vs. No. 3 Ohio State

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
March 8, 2025
Iowa center Ava Heiden goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 74-61. Heiden substituted in the second half and finished the game with 11 points, four rebounds, and two steals.

Photos: 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament: No. 11 Iowa vs. No. 6 Michigan State

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
March 7, 2025
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke and Iowa guard Sydney Affolter celebrate during a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 14 Wisconsin at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 81-54.

Photos: 2025 TIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: No. 11 Iowa vs. No. 14 Wisconsin

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
March 6, 2025
Iowa City City Council special elections candidates Oliver Weilein (left) and Ross Nusser (right) listen to a speaker at the Public Library in Iowa City on Feb. 10.

[Photo] Opinion | Social issues shape Iowa City’s vote

March 4, 2025
Hawkeye wrestling club’s 59-kilogram Olympic silver medalist Spencer Lee prepares to take the mat during FloWrestling Night in America at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Ono defeated Lee 3-2.

Photos: FloWrestling Night in America: Lee vs. Ono

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
February 27, 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to enter the House of Representatives during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

[Photo] Iowa lawmakers advance legislation to combat child care crisis

April 23, 2025
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April, 9, 2024.

[Photo] Opinion | DEI reversals should open the door to new progressive attitudes

February 25, 2025
The Old Capital Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

Activists chant, “Drag is not a crime,” in the Iowa State Capitol building in Des Moines on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Lawmakers advanced House Study Bill 158, which, as it stands, would prohibit transgender people and drag performers from speaking or performing in front of minors. “They are trying to set up the legal framework to persecute Trans people and to target anyone in the LGBTQ community. But especially Trans people,” said Dr. Emma Denney, a musician, composer, and performer at The University of Iowa.

Photos: Protests against House Study Bill 158

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
February 21, 2025
Students throw snow during a snowstorm in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Hundreds of students gathered on the Pentacrest throughout the evening.

Photos: Snowball fight on the Pentacrest

Cody Blissett and Ava Neumaier
February 13, 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. The Iowa House advanced Reynolds proposal to regulate cell phone use in schools.

[Photo] DITV: Senator Mike Bousselot opens campaign for Governor

April 23, 2025
Attendees dance during the University of Iowa’s 31st Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The event raised $1,558,324, surpassing last year's total of $1,454,929. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: University of Iowa Dance Marathon 31

Clara Jarecke, Cody Blissett, and Madison Frette
February 9, 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to enter the House of Representatives during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Reynolds pitched Iowa DOGE to congress on Wednesday.

[Photo] Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law stripping transgender Iowans of civil rights protections

February 28, 2025
A Mexican flag is waved during an immigration protest in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2025. Dozens of demonstrators danced, sang, chanted, and marched throughout the early evening. A handful of counter-protesters were in attendance. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Protest against mass deportation

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
February 4, 2025
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen speaks during the State of the Judiciary address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. Christensen discussed the prioritization of contract attorneys, modernization of the magistrate system, and attention to the juvenile court system. This was Christensen's fifth delivery of the State of the Judiciary. 

Photos: 2025 State of the Judiciary

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
January 15, 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to enter the House of Representatives during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Reynolds listed education as one of her top priorities for the 2025 legislative session. “That’s why we invested more than $3.8 billion in our public schools last year, about 43% of our state budget,” said Reynolds.

Photos: Day two of the 2025 Iowa legislative session — Condition of the State address

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
January 15, 2025
President pro tempore of the United States Senate Chuck Grassley listens to a speaker during the first day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Photos: Day one of the 2025 Iowa legislative session

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
January 13, 2025
Missouri offensive lineman Drake Heismeyer prepares to snap the ball during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett
December 31, 2024
Iowa band members march during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl Battle of the Bands between the Hawkeye Marching Band and Marching Mizzou on Broadway Street in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The opposing team’s bands flooded the streets to play fight songs and other tunes. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Battle of the Bands

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett
December 30, 2024
Iowa cheer members perform during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl Hawkeye Huddle at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The Huddle was sponsored by the I-Club, Office of Alumni Engagement, and the Iowa Swarm Collective. Hundreds of fans gathered for music, refreshments, and guest speakers Gary Dolphin, Beth Goetz, and Pat Angerer. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Hawkeye Huddle

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett
December 30, 2024
Pedestrians walk by Tin Roof during an Iowa Women’s Basketball watch party at the Tin Roof in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Hundreds of Hawkeye fans gathered to watch Iowa face Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, resulting in an 84-63 victory.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball watch party in Nashville

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett
December 30, 2024
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz listens to a question during a press conference in the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Eliah Drinkwitz, as well as both team's defensive and offensive coordinators, spoke about the game and answered questions from the media. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl head coach-coordinator conference

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett
December 30, 2024
Missouri players take a water break during a Missouri football practice at the Multipurpose Facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Missouri football practice

Cody Blissett and Emma Calabro
December 28, 2024
An official observes Missouri offensive lineman Curtis Peagler during a chicken wing contests team welcome party at Category 10 in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. Peagler finished with the most wings eaten. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Team Welcome Party

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett
December 28, 2024
Players and staff make their way to the Ensworths Turf Field and Track during an Iowa football practice at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Iowa football practice and interviews

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett
December 27, 2024
Iowa 110-pound Valarie Solorio looks at McKendree University’s Samantha Miller during the 2024 NCC Open Tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Iowa finished second place just behind North Central with a team score of 148.5 points. Solorio finished in third place North Central’s Kendra Ryan.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling at North Central College Open Tournament

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
December 17, 2024
Fans acknowledge the camera during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Maryland

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
November 23, 2024
Iowa forward Lauren Geczik chases after a pass during the NCAA women’s soccer tournament first-round match between No. 3-seed Iowa and Missouri State at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 2-1 and will take on the winner between Fairfield and No. 6-seed Georgetown, which will be decided after their match, which is set to start Nov. 16 at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament – First Round: No. 3 Iowa vs. Missouri State

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
November 16, 2024
UCLA offensive lineman Garrett DiGiorgio takes the field during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Photos: Iowa football vs. UCLA

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
November 9, 2024
Iowa guard Lucy Olsen drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Olsen had 19 points, seven assists, and four rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 91-73.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Northern Illinois

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
November 7, 2024
The Old Capitol is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Photos: 2024 Election Day in Johnson County

DI Visuals Staff
November 5, 2024
Iowa 180-pound Naomi Simon wrestles Lindenwood University’s Alana Duggan during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling at Luther Hill Open Titles

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
November 3, 2024
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

[Photo] UI International Writing Program cuts services after grants are terminated by federal government

March 6, 2025
Iowa head coach Tom Brands answers questions during men’s wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Thursday Oct. 31, 2024. Last season Iowa placed fifth in the NCAA Wrestling Championships with five all-Americans.

Photos: 2024 Iowa Men’s Wrestling Media Day

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
October 31, 2024
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke celebrates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Missouri Western State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Stuelke had 18 points and five rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Griffons 110-55.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball exhibition game vs. Western Missouri State

Hannah Neuville and Cody Blissett
October 31, 2024
Cars are seen driving in Chicago on Aug. 21.

[Photo] Opinion | Is Chicago part of UI culture?

October 29, 2024
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson stiff arms Northwestern defensive back Damon Walters before running into the endzone during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 26. Johnson averaged 7.8 yards per carry, scoring three touchdowns and totaling 109 yards. Johnson now has 16 rushing touchdowns for the season. Following the first half the Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats, 12-7.

[Photo] Iowa football's Kaleb Johnson wins Ameche-Dayne Award as top running back in the Big Ten

December 3, 2024
Fans watch a flyover before a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Northwestern

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett
October 26, 2024
A Bud Light truck delivers alcohol to Joe’s Place at 4:00 a.m. on Iowa Avenue in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Nearly 10 years ago, the University of Iowa was ranked the number one party school in the nation. A diet report recently unveiled the low average health of Iowans.

Fairgoers pass by the butter cow at the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Aug. 13. The butter cow is set to be displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of American Art in August of 2025.

[Photo] You butter believe it: Iowa State Fair to be featured in the Smithsonian Museum

October 22, 2024
A Centennial Park sign is seen at Centennial Park in North Liberty, Iowa, on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. A fundraiser was held at the park in an effort to reach its fundraising goal of $3.5 million for renovations.

[Photo] Nightmare on Ale Street raises money for North Liberty Centennial Park

October 21, 2024
The Iowa Women’s wrestling team poses for a portrait during Iowa Women’s Wrestling media day at the Gosche Family Wrestling Facility in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The team took questions and took photos with the media.

Photos: 2024 Iowa Women’s Wrestling Media Day

Isabella Tisdale and Cody Blissett
October 15, 2024
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka embraces teammates during a football game between No. 3 Ohio State and Iowa at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024. Egbuka received 71 yards, averaging 7.9 per carry, and had three touchdowns. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7.

Photos: Iowa football vs No. 3 Ohio State

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett
October 6, 2024
Performers look at a crowd during a Sudanese dance at the first-ever African Festival of Arts and Culture in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Sept. 28. The festival included live music, dancing, fashion, and other performances.

Photos: First-ever African Festival of Arts and Culture

Ava Neumaier, Wyatt Goodale, and Cody Blissett
October 2, 2024
Fishbait bassist J.J. Razor performs at the Gabe’s 50th Anniversary Show in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Fishbait formed in 2020 and released their first album in October of last year.

Photos: Gabe’s 50th Anniversary Show

Emma Calabro, Jordan Barry, and Cody Blissett
September 25, 2024
Iowa State players celebrate following a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Photos: Iowa vs Iowa State – Cy-Hawk game

Isabella Tisdale and Cody Blissett
September 7, 2024
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara prepares to throw the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. McNamara passed for 99 yards and had two interceptions. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

[Photo] Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan's betting guide for Week 3 of the college football season

September 13, 2024
Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht tries to avoid tackles during a Cy-Hawk football game between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Brecht passed for 272 yards. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-19.

Delegates and other attendees wait outside of the safety perimeter of the United Center during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Protesters also gathered around the outside of the perimeter.

[Photo] Vice President Kamala Harris reenergizes Democrats after President Joe Biden’s exit

August 27, 2024
A police officer observes protestors during the third day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Hundreds of police officers and other security officials surrounded Union Park leading up to a Coalition for Justice in Palestine march

Photos: Outside the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Cody Blissett, Managing Visual Editor
August 23, 2024
Fairgoers ride an amusement park ride during day eight of the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.

Photos: 2024 Iowa State Fair

Isabella Tisdale, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Cody Blissett
August 17, 2024
Demonstrators march towards the Iowa City Council Building during a rally in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. A couple hundred demonstrators gathered to protest a new Iowa law that permits state and local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws.

[Photo] Over 250 march to IC City Hall to protest new Iowa immigration law

May 1, 2024
Demonstrators march towards the Old Capitol Building during a rally in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. A couple hundred demonstrators gathered to protest a new Iowa law that permits state and local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws.

UI REACH student Jackie speaks with Sen. Joni Ernst Legislative Correspondent Layne Greenwood at the Russel Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UI REACH students lobby for access in Washington

April 17, 2024
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions during an interview at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley answers questions during an interview at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Q&A | U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley talks potential TikTok ban, FAFSA

April 8, 2024
People gather outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. to observe a solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. D.C. experienced an 89% totality with the maximum eclipse happening at 3:20 p.m.

Photos: 2024 solar eclipse from Washington D.C.

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
April 8, 2024
Penn State 174-pound Carter Starocci prepares to wrestle Ohio State Rocco Welsh during the final session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Starocci defeated Welsh by decision, 2-0, and became a four-time champion.

Photos: Session six of the NCAA Wrestling Championships

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor
March 24, 2024
Iowa 157-pound Jared Franek walks off the mat after wrestling Nebraska Peyton Robb during the fifth session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Robb won by major decision, 11-2 and placed seventh.

Photos: Session five of the NCAA Wrestling Championships

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor
March 23, 2024
Iowa 125-pound Drake Ayala wrestles Wisconsin Eric Barnet during the fourth session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, March 22, 2024. Ayala won by decision, 3-2.

Photos: Session four of the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor
March 23, 2024
Nebraska 149-pound Ridge Lovett wrestles Iowa State University 149-pound Casey Swiderski during the third session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, March 22, 2024. Lovett won by major decision, 14-4 and advanced to the semifinals.

Photos: Session three of the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor
March 22, 2024
Iowa 125-pound Drake Ayala wrestles Stanford Nico Provo during the second session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 21, 2024

Photos: Session two of the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor
March 22, 2024
Iowa 141-pound Real Woods wrestles North Carolina State Ryan Jack during the first session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday March 21, 2024

Photos: Session one of the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor
March 21, 2024
Iowa 116-pound Felicity Taylor, 170-pound Kylie Welker, and 155-pound Marlynne Deede embrace following the second day of the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Photos: Iowa Women’s Wrestling Wins 2024 National Championship

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
March 10, 2024
King University 116-pound Samara Chavez wrestles Simon Fraser University Maddie Mackenzie during the first day of the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Friday, March 8, 2024. Chavez won via fall in a one minute and 31 seconds.

Photos: 2024 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships: Day one

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
March 9, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark gestures toward the crowd during a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 93-83.

Photos: No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 2 Ohio State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Emily Nyberg, Grace Smith, and Cody Blissett
March 3, 2024
Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall listens to a question during a Iowa women’s basketball press conference for seniors at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball senior press conference

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
March 1, 2024
Iowa guard Molly Davis goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Davis played for 29 minutes and 20 seconds, scoring 17 points for Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Illinois

Grace Smith, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Cody Blissett
February 25, 2024
Iowa guard Kate Martin prepares to shoot a free-throw during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Martin had 19 points, five rebounds, and one assist. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes, 86-69.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa vs. No. 14 Indiana

Cody Blissett and Grace Smith
February 23, 2024
Iowa No. 7 165-pound Michael Caliendo wrestles Wisconsin No. 5 Dean Hamiti during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Hamiti won by decision, 14-11. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7.

Photos: Iowa men’s wrestling vs. Wisconsin

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor
February 18, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and head coach Lisa Bluder interact during a post-game celebration following a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 106-89.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Michigan

Ayrton Breckenridge, Cody Blissett, Isabella Tisdale, and Emily Nyberg
February 16, 2024
Nebraska guard Kendall Coley celebrates with teammates following a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2024. Coley had one rebound and one steal. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Nebraska

Ayrton Breckenridge and Cody Blissett
February 11, 2024
Iowa athlete Daianne Hayashida embraces Chelsea Bluestein following a tennis meet between Iowa and Memphis at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. The Hawkeyes shut out the Tigers, 4-0.

Photos: Iowa tennis vs. Memphis

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
February 9, 2024
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke catches her breath during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday Feb. 8, 2024. Stuelke scored a career high of 47 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 111-93.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Penn State

Grace Smith, Cody Blissett, and Emily Nyberg
February 9, 2024
Shawn Lurkens speaks during a art gallery opening for formally incarcerated artists hosted by Inside Out Reentry at Public Space One in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. "My artwork is not free until I am," said Lurkens.

Photos: Formally incarcerated artists gallery

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist
February 7, 2024
Lyrah Huggins (left) and Bridget Greenwood (right) embrace during a performance of "Matilda Jr." at the James Theater in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.

[Photo] Children given opportunity for a breakout role in ‘Matilda Jr.’ at the James Theater

February 6, 2024
University of Iowa student Ava Goldsmith does laundry at Hillcrest residence hall in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.

[Photo] UI Housing and Dining installs new laundry ID readers across dorms

February 6, 2024
UIHC staff hand out water bottles and notebooks before a Mercy signage changing at the University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 31. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

The new Iowa Health Care sign is seen during a Mercy signage changing at the University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 31. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UI Health Care downtown campus leadership to step down

March 21, 2024
A Latitude worker cleans the new sign with Windex during a Mercy signage changing at the University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 31. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa Health Care Information and Technology Function Representative Warren Staal sets down free UIHC notebooks before a Mercy signage changing at the University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 31. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa fans cheer for a t-shirt during a gymnastics meet between No. 20 Iowa and No. 41 Southern Utah at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds 195.800 to 195.425. 3,105 attendees came to watch the matchup. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Iowa gymnastics vs. Southern Utah

Isabella Tisdale and Cody Blissett
January 27, 2024
Iowa’s Paige Magee reacts to the scoreboard after competing in the 60-meter hurdle during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Magee set a new personal and school record of 8.00.

Photos: 2024 Larry Wieczorek Invitational & Multi Day 2

Cody Blissett, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Emily Nyberg
January 20, 2024
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