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Cody Blissett

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor

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Cody Blissett is a visual editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a third year student at the University of Iowa studying cinema and screenwriting. This is his first year working for The Daily Iowan.

All content by Cody Blissett
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)

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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
Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

[Photo] Iowa City man charged with sexually abusing a 9-year-old

March 4, 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
Nick Hopkins speaks with someone while individuals count votes at a precinct for the Iowa caucuses at the Marriott on Jordan Creek Pkwy in West Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Hopkins represented former President Donald Trump before attendees voted. The Marriott hosted precincts 226 and 227.

[Photo] Photos: 2024 Iowa Caucus

DI Visuals Staff
January 16, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Clark shot 6-of-16 in 3-pointers, scoring 30 points for Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 84-57.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 14 Indiana

Grace Smith, Emily Nyberg, Ayrton Breckenridge, and Cody Blissett
January 14, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd after scoring a game-ending three-pointer at a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Michigan State

Grace Smith, Cody Blissett, and Isabella Tisdale
January 3, 2024
Iowa fans wait for players to take the court before a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 94,71.

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

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
December 30, 2023
Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic and Iowa forward Owen Freeman walk past each other during a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-65.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Iowa State

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
December 7, 2023
Michigan linebacker Jason Hewlett during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-0.

Photos: Iowa vs Michigan Big Ten Championship

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett
December 3, 2023
Zoee Moore rides a scooter thorugh a group of Michigan fans before a football game between No.18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Photos: Iowa vs. Michigan Big Ten pregame

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg
December 2, 2023
Lore Mansour and her friend pose for a portrait in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.

Photos: Hawkeye Haze: The Night Is Young

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
November 29, 2023
A Nebraska fan is seen after a call is made against a Nebraska player during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Nebraska

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg
November 24, 2023
Iowa defensive back Koen Entringer (left) and Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson tackle Illinois quarterback John Paddock during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Illinois

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg
November 18, 2023
An Iowa dance member performs at halftime during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Wolves, 88-74.

Photos: Iowa Men’s Basketball vs. Arkansas State

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
November 18, 2023
Iowa Board of Regents member Robert Cramer makes a phone call during a board meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Photos: Iowa Board of Regents Nov. 15 meeting

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor
November 15, 2023
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and Iowa punter Tory Taylor exit the field after a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-10.

Photos: Iowa vs. Rutgers Football

Grace Smith and Cody Blissett
November 11, 2023
Iowa City City Council candidate Josh Moe and mayor Bruce Teague hug during a watch party for Moe at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. According to current results, Moe was elected At-Large and placed second with 5,909 votes.

[Photo] Photos: 2023 general election watch parties in Iowa City

DI Visuals Staff, Photojournalist
November 8, 2023
Quincy forward Mekhai Taylor reacts after an official called a foul during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Quincy at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hawks, 103-76.

Photos: Iowa Men’s Basketball vs. Quincy University

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
October 30, 2023
Iowa forward Pryce Sandfort jumps up for a shot during a basketball game between Iowa and Quincy at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hawks, 103-76. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Iowa men’s basketball wins exhibition game against Quincy, 103-76, behind extended offensive run for Hawkeye first-year players

October 30, 2023
Iowa graduates 197-pound Jacob Warner and 125-pound Spencer Lee acknowledge the camera during the Iowa mens wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena a Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.

Photos: Iowa Mens Wrestling Media Day

Cody Blissett and Isabella Tisdale
October 26, 2023
Trash is seen in Kinnick Stadium after a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The cleanup operation at Kinnick is a partnership between the Iowa City Athletics Booster Club and the University of Iowa, where students clean Kinnick Stadium after gameday for athletic booster club funding.

Photos: Clean Up at Kinnick Stadium

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett
October 25, 2023
Iowa City candidate Pauline Taylor writes notes during a City Council candidate meet and greet at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

[Photo] IC City Council candidates meet with UI students ahead of Nov. 7 election

Roxy Ekberg and Alejandro Rojas
October 23, 2023
A fan reacts after officials overturned Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean’s punt return touchdown during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Photos: No. 24 Iowa Football vs. Minnesota

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett
October 21, 2023
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

[Photo] UI Office of the Ombudsperson sees drop in new visitors during last school year

November 30, 2023
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

[Photo] Guest Opinion | UI shared governance, and policies and procedures that protect it, are essential to academic freedom

December 3, 2023
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

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The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

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Gina Hausknecht speaks during a discussion panel about contemporary approaches to Shakespeare at the Senate Chambers in the Old Capitol Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.

[Photo] 400 years after his first folio, William Shakespeare is still relevant to Iowa City community

October 17, 2023
Iowa offensive lineman Logan Jones and defensive lineman Logan Lee hold the Heartland Trophy after a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 15-6.

Photos: Iowa Football vs. Wisconsin

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg
October 14, 2023
Noora Minalla poses for a portrait on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.

[Photo] UI student tries to connect to her larger cultural community through Sudanese Student Association

October 10, 2023
Purdue wide receiver Deion Burks is tackled during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 20-14. Burks totaled 19 yards against Iowa.

Photos: Iowa Football vs. Purdue

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg
October 7, 2023
Herky is lifted up by the spirit squad during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Herky celebrated his 75th birthday during halftime.

Photos: Cheers to 75 Years of Herky

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
October 3, 2023
Iowa forward Riley Mulve hangs on the basketball hoop after a dunk during the 2023 Men’s Basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday Oct. 2, 2023. McCaffery has coached Iowa for 13 years and is the Big Ten’s third longest tenured head coach.

Photos: 2023 Iowa Men’s Basketball Media Day

Cody Blissett and Isabella Tisdale
October 2, 2023
Iowa Spirit Squad member Austin Beam Holds a sign at a football Game between Iowa and Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

[Photo] ‘I could feel the wind between my legs’: UI cheerleader goes viral after losing pants during Iowa game

September 20, 2023
Brittany Broski salutes her fans during a lecture hosted by the University of Iowa Lecture Committee in the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Broski has amassed almost 1.5 million YouTube subscribers and nearly eight million followers on TikTok.

Photos: Brittany Broski speaks at the IMU

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
September 14, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson prepares to catch the ball during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Photos: No. 25 Iowa football vs Utah State

Ayrton Breckenridge and Cody Blissett
September 2, 2023
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara throws the ball during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

[Photo] New Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara is fearless under pressure.

August 31, 2023
Iowa City firefighter Brian Marak takes off his gear after responding to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 1:29 p.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 1:58 p.m., a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity, as the situation “has stabilized.”

Photos: Active Fire at Advanced Technology Lab

Cody Blissett, Grace Smith, and Emily Nyberg
August 31, 2023
Attendees participate in a mosh pit during Battle of the Bands hosted by Scope Productions at the Iowa Memorial Union River Amphitheater on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Four different local bands competed throughout the evening and placed after attendees voted.

Photos: Battle of the Bands Hosted by Scope

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
August 31, 2023
A protestor yells during a protest against sexual violence by campus fraternities in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Around 50 protestors marched from the Rape Victim Advocacy Program building to the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house which was blocked off by five police cars.

Photos: Protest Against Fraternity Sexual Violence

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett
August 30, 2023
Iowa midfielder Sammy Freeman prepares to hit the ball during a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 3-1.

Photos: Iowa Field Hockey vs. Northwestern

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
August 19, 2023
Everett eats his ice cream in the shade to escape the heat during the 2023 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa State Fair – Day Three

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
August 12, 2023
Iowa offensive players interact during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Friday, August 11, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa football media day

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
August 11, 2023
Former President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Friday, July 28, 2023.

[Photo] Trump to visit Iowa in coming weeks ahead of caucuses

November 29, 2023
An empty podium is seen during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Photos: Republican presidential candidates attend the 2023 Lincoln Dinner

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
July 29, 2023
Adele Miles decorates a plate during a Ragbrai event hosted by the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Photos: UIHC hosts RAGBRAI event at Stead Family Children’s Hospital for patients

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
July 19, 2023
An experiment involving a test scale-model ship is shown during a IIHR — Hydroscience and Engineering Research Facility open house in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Photos: IIHR — Hydroscience and Engineering Research Facility open house

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor
July 14, 2023
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