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Ayrton Breckenridge

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor

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Ayrton Breckenridge is the Managing Visuals Editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and cinema. This is his fourth year working for the DI.

All content by Ayrton Breckenridge
Iowa River Power Restaurant is seen in Coralville on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

[Photo] Historic Coralville building to be preserved and reopened

November 4, 2024
The Coralville Reservoir is seen on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. The Coralville Lake tested for high levels of E. Coli in past weeks.

Race gear sits on Bob Cowman’s sport mod during a race at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.

Film: Godspeed

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
May 10, 2024
Photo contributed by Ayrton Breckenridge taken by Brian Ray

Senior column | A journey worth 1,000 words

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
May 7, 2024
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder walks onto the court during an end-of-season celebration to honor the Iowa women’s basketball team’s historic run in the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. No. 1 South Carolina defeated No. 1 Iowa, 87-75, during an NCAA Championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks finished the season undefeated with 38 wins. The game marks Iowa’s second straight runner-up finish for the title.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball season celebration at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
April 10, 2024
The South Carolina women’s basketball team celebrate after a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game – No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 1 South Carolina

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
April 7, 2024
Iowa guard Kate Martin and Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall answer questions during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Gamecocks face off at 2:00 p.m. CT.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship press conferences & open practices

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
April 6, 2024
Iowa and UConn react to a foul call during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 71-69.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Final Four: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 3 UConn

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
April 6, 2024
Iowa guard Kate Martin attempts to block UConn guard Paige Bueckers’ shot during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles down at the WBCA Wade Trophy during the award news conference at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Final Four press conferences, open locker rooms & open practices

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
April 4, 2024
Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at the Hilton Hotel in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 94-87.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Elite Eight: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 3 LSU

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
April 2, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark answers questions from reporters during a day of press conferences and open locker rooms ahead of a NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Elite Eight press conferences & open locker rooms

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
March 31, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 89-68.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Sweet Sixteen: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 5 Colorado

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
March 30, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark answers questions from reporters during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Sweet Sixteen press conferences & open practices

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
March 29, 2024
Iowa guard Sydney Affolter celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Second Round: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 8 West Virginia

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
March 25, 2024
West Virginia guard Kyah Watson answers questions from a reporter during a day of press conferences ahead of an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, March 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Mountaineers face off Monday at 7:00 p.m. CT.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Second Round press conferences

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
March 24, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during an NCAA Tournament First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 91-65.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – First Round: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 16 Holy Cross

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
March 23, 2024
Iowa guard Kate Martin answers questions for the media during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Crusaders face off Saturday at 2:00 p.m. CT.

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

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
March 22, 2024
The Iowa women’s basketball team react during a Selection Show watch party with the Iowa women’s basketball team in the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The team watched the reveal of the NCAA Tournament bracket and answered questions from media members afterward. The No. 1-seeded Hawkeyes are set to play the winner of No. 16 Holy Cross and No. 16 UT Martin in the first round at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball Selection Show watch party

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
March 17, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Nebraska at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 94-89. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: 2024 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament: No. 2 Iowa vs. No. 5 Nebraska

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
March 10, 2024
Iowa center Addison O'Grady goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 95-68.

Photos: 2024 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament: No. 2 Iowa vs. No. 6 Michigan

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
March 9, 2024
Iowa guard Sydney Affolter and guard Taylor McCabe celebrate during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, March 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 95-62.

Photos: 2024 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament: No. 2 Iowa vs. No. 7 Penn State

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
March 8, 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 Caitlin Clark backpedaled after scoring a 3-pointer during a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 108-60. Clark scored 33 points.

Photos: No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Emily Nyberg and Ayrton Breckenridge
February 29, 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’s No. 7 125-pound Drake Ayala sits on the bench during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 1 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 29-6.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling vs. No. 1 Penn State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
February 10, 2024
Jonny Burns, Logan Ehrecke, and Tess Haug pose for portraits before and after shaving their heads during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Dancers raised $1,454,929.30 for the Stead Family Children's Hospital.

[Photo] Photos: University of Iowa Dance Marathon 30

DI Visuals Staff
February 3, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrate a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

Photos: No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Nebraska

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
January 27, 2024
Ohio State guard Emma Shumate, forward Rebeka Mikulášiková, and forward Taiyier Parks celebrate with fans on the court after a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 18 Ohio State at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 100-92.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball at No. 18 Ohio State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
January 21, 2024
Iowa head coach Tom Brands points during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Area on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling vs. Purdue

Carly Schrum, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Ayrton Breckenridge
January 20, 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 13, 2024
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird speaks during a Moms for Liberty Rally at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

[Photo] Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sues TikTok

January 17, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley stand on stage during the fifth Republican Presidential Primary Debate in Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. The debate between Haley and DeSantis was broadcasted on CNN. Former President Donald Trump qualified for the debate but held a separate town hall at the same time on Fox News.

Photos: Fifth Republican Presidential Primary Debate at Drake University

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
January 10, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during the “No Eminent Domain! No Carbon Pipelines!” Rally at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Ramaswamy did not qualify for the Republican presidential debate in Iowa later that night.

Photos: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy “No Eminent Domain! No Carbon Pipelines!” Rally at the Iowa State Capitol

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
January 10, 2024
Jordan Lee, 14, of Des Moines of East High School, holds a sign up at the March for Our Lives Demonstration during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The demonstration was held to call out lawmakers on the topic of gun violence following the school shooting in Perry, Iowa on Jan. 4.

Photos: Day one of the 2024 Iowa legislative session and March for Our Lives Demonstration

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
January 8, 2024
Former President Donald Trump signs autographs during Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan. 15. In the December 2023 Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll, Trump leads with 51 percent, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sits in second with 19 percent, and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley sits in third with 16 percent.

Photos: Former President Donald Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally in Newton

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
January 6, 2024
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. In his first career start, Iamaleava carried the ball 15 times for 27 yards and three touchdowns. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
January 1, 2024
Fans walk into the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl FanFest at Tinker Field next to Camping World Stadium before the matchup between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl FanFest & Pregame

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
January 1, 2024
The Spirit Squad performs during a pep rally ahead of the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl with Iowa and Tennessee fans at Pointe Orlando in Florida on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. Both the Hawkeyes and Volunteers hosted spirit squads, marching bands, mascots, and more during the two hours of cheering and sunshine.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Iowa and Tennessee pep rallies

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
December 31, 2023
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz listens to a question during a press conference with head coaches at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT. "I guess that is my biggest complaint and there is not a transparency when you talk about NIL, a lot of embellishment, a lot of stuff going on out there," Ferentz said.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl head coaches press conference

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
December 31, 2023
From left; Beth Fisher, Rhonda Bender, and Teri Zurcher cheer during a watch party at Tin Roof in Orlando, Fla., to observe the matchup between No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball and Minnesota that took place in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 94-71.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball watch party in Orlando

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
December 30, 2023
Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson and linebackers Jaden Harrell and Jayden Montgomery ride the SkyCoaster during Day for Kids, an event for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, at Fun Spot America on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Iowa and Tennessee met with children and enjoyed a morning of roller coasters and rides at the amusement park. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Day For Kids

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
December 30, 2023
Tennessee football players compete during an event at Topgolf before the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. The Hawkeyes and Volunteers match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl hosts Topgolf event for Hawkeyes and Volunteers

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
December 29, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini speaks with reporters after an Iowa football practice at Celebration High School in Celebration, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Iowa plays Tennessee in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT. Ragaini averaged 8.7 yards per reception in the 2023-24 season.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl post-practice interviews

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
December 29, 2023
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walks out of the room during a press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Ferentz spoke to reporters about his last game with the Hawkeyes on New Year’s Day, discussing his commitment to the Hawkeyes for the next few days. “My focus has been on our football team and our players and doing my job and getting them ready to play football games and trying to help them be in a position to be successful and win games,” Ferentz said. “So that's where I kept my focus during the season. That's where I've kept my focus since October.”

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl player-coordinator press conference

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
December 29, 2023
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes in for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ramblers, 98-69. Stuelke played for 25 minutes.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Loyola-Chicago

Isabella Tisdale, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Ayrton Breckenridge
December 21, 2023
Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates after blocking a shot during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Bowling Green at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Martin scored 17 points for Iowa, blocked four shots, and had three assists during the contest. The Hawkeyes defeated the Falcons, 99-65.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Bowling Green

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
December 2, 2023
Iowa State’s No. 19 Anthony Echemendia walks off the mat after wrestling Iowa’s No. 1 141-pound Real Woods during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and No. 8 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-14. Woods defeated Echemendia in sudden victory, 4-1.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa wrestling at No. 8 Iowa State – Cy-Hawk dual

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
November 26, 2023
Iowa’s 174-pound Gabe Arnold wrestles Oregon State’s No. 11 Travis Wittlake during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Arnold defeated Wittlake by decision, 4-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Beavers, 25-11.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling vs No. 16 Oregon State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
November 19, 2023
Aaron Ohlsen looks up from his GPS tracker during pheasant hunting season at the Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area in Oxford, Iowa, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Ohlsen points to consecutive mild springs and winters as the reason for the rise in pheasants this year.

Photos: Small game, big numbers

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
November 14, 2023
Iowa’s No. 5 109-pound Ava Bayless gives love to the crowd during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa hosts first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
November 12, 2023
Fans celebrate after Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga scored a touchdown during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Iowa had ten receptions on the day. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
November 4, 2023
Iowa’s 170-pound Kylie Welker poses for a portrait during the inaugural Iowa women’s wrestling media day in the Feller Club Room and the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2023. In the 2022-23 season as an unattached wrestler, Welker was runner-up at the U20 National Championship in 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa Women’s Wrestling Media Day

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
October 18, 2023
University of Iowa ground and facilities employees apply decals and put pieces of a basketball court together during the assembly of the basketball court for Iowa women’s basketball’s Crossover at Kinnick on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Watch the Crossover at Kinnick court assembly

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
October 15, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Clark shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Photos: Iowa hosts DePaul in Crossover at Kinnick

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
October 15, 2023
Grounds crew employee Patrick Schmelzle uses a hammer during the assembly of the basketball court for Iowa women’s basketball’s Crossover at Kinnick on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Photos: Crossover at Kinnick Court Assembly

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
October 14, 2023
Iowa’s Jack Pendergast competes in the 4x1600 meter relay during day two of the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday, April 28, 2023. Iowa’s relay team finished ninth with a time of 17:11.68.

[Photo] Iowa distance runner Jack Pendergast leads the Hawkeyes as the only fourth year on the Iowa men’s cross country roster

October 10, 2023
“First Take” host Stephen A. Smith speaks during a live broadcast of ESPN’s “First Take” in the Adler Journalism TV studio on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

[Photo] Photos: Live broadcast of ESPN’s ‘First Take’

October 6, 2023
The Iowa offensive line stands on the field during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0.

[Photo] From weakness to strength: The Iowa offensive line's growth and maturity since 2022

October 25, 2024
Michael talks with an Iowa City Firefighter while another Firefighter continues to dose any remaining embers after an active fire at near a river encampment in Iowa City, on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.

Photos: Active Fire at Encampment off South Gilbert Street

Jordan Barry and Ayrton Breckenridge
October 4, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark speaks to the media during Iowa women's basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Iowa finished runner-up in the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship.

Photos: 2023 Iowa Women’s Basketball Media Day

Emily Nyberg, Grace Smith, and Ayrton Breckenridge
October 4, 2023
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs toward the end zone for a touchdown after a punt return during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. DeJean’s touchdown on the punt return was 70 yards.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Michigan State

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
September 30, 2023
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren celebrates with offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0. Warren scored two touchdowns.

Photos: No. 24 Iowa football at No. 7 Penn State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
September 23, 2023
Penn State wide reciever KeAndre Lambert-Smith stiff arms Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Wig & Pen Pizza Pub Co-Owner and General Manager Chris Querrey carries glasses at Wig & Pen Pizza Pub in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

Photos: Wig & Pen Pizza

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
September 19, 2023
Iowa offensive linemen Nick DeJong and Rusty Feth carry the Cy-Hawk Trophy after a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13.

Photos: Iowa football at Iowa State – Cy-Hawk game

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
September 9, 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
A firefighter saws through the Advanced Technology Laboratories during a fire on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert urged people to avoid the area around 10:54 a.m. On Thursday, Firefighters and other first responders arrived at the building to fight an active fire at around 1:30 p.m.

Photos: Second Active Fire at Advanced Technologies Lab

Emily Nyberg, Grace Smith, and Ayrton Breckenridge
September 1, 2023
Fairgoers walk down Grand Avenue during the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa State Fair – Day Six

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor
August 15, 2023
A graduate waves to the crowd during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson shakes a graduate’s hand during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson shakes a graduate’s hand during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson shakes a graduate’s hand during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Sara Sanders speaks during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

A tassel sits on a graduates head during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

Photos: 2023 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor
May 13, 2023
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