This weekend, the one and only Jefferson Starship will be taking off at the Englert Theatre! This legendary band has stood the test of time and continues to tour today, but how is it possible they’re still here after 50 years?
Hancher Auditorium will be hosting the 3rd annual Infinite Dream Festival this week from September 17 through September 20th. From the heart of the festival at Hancher, it branches all across Iowa City to The James Theater, The Old Capitol Museum, and many more locations. Here is your guide to the festival.
The Englert Theatre’s inaugural Iowa City Songwriters Festival began September 4th with a beautiful intimate set at The Black Angel, featuring local artists Aaron Longoria (of Early Girl), Sophie Mitchell, and Penny Peach.
Douglass Park will once again be hosting Riot Fest from September 19-21. The largest independent festival in the US, Riot Fest has been a haven for diverse music, great food, and a unique community that can only be cultivated by lineups including anyone from The Beach Boys to “Weird Al” Yankovic.
As the final seconds drained away at Kinnick Stadium, Kirk Ferentz was doused in orange Gatorade and handed his place in history. With win No. 206, Ferentz passed Woody Hayes to become the winningest coach in Big Ten history, his understated Midwestern legacy built less on titles than on the thousands of players who call him their coach.
The Hawkeyes fell three points short in Ames, trapped in the same box they’ve always played in. Cautious routes and a passing game that refuses to breathe. Even glimpses of promise, like Gronowski’s 22-yard completion, couldn’t break them free from their rectangle of comfort.
In a year that feels wide open, the Lightning look primed to claim the franchise’s second Stanley Cup.
Joshua Dobbs led the Tennessee Volunteers to a 45-28 dismantling of the Hawkeyes in the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Iowa outscored Wisconsin 21-10 in the second half, but it was not enough as Iowa was eliminated from the Big Ten West race. (Photo: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall).
Jake Rudock was held to 81 yards and sacked four times as the Iowa offense stalled against Minnesota (Photo: AP Photo/Hannah Foslien).
Joe Maddon is the latest to accept the challenge of managing the Chicago Cubs (Photo: Matt Marton/USA TODAY Sports).
C.J. Beathard comes in for relief and leads Iowa to a 24-20 comeback over the Pittsburgh Panthers. (Photo: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
Despite being down 13-3 with less than 3 minutes in the game, Iowa pulled out a 17-13 win over Ball State. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Los Angeles will get experience some Hollywood Déjà Vu as Dustin Brown and the Kings claim a second Stanley Cup in three season.
With the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting this week, Joe Rajchel looks out west to the San Jose Sharks for this year’s Stanley Cup Winner.
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After eight seasons with the Chicago Bears, Devin Hester is set to hit free agency. While he may have faltered in later seasons, it is important to remember what he meant to the team and fans.
