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.
The Hawkeyes came up just short in Ames, falling 16-13 to No. 16 Iowa State in a rivalry game that slipped away in the final minutes. Despite a strong defensive showing and improved play from QB Mark Gronowski, Iowa’s offense couldn’t find enough answers as the Cyclones snapped the Hawkeyes’ six-game win streak at Jack Trice Stadium.
The Englert Theatre will host the inaugural Iowa City Songwriters Festival, headlined by Jeff Tweedy and Joy Oladokun, this weekend from September 4-6. Sprawling across many of Iowa City’s favorite venues, this town wide event is bound to be memorable.
Iowa opened the 2025 season with a 34-7 win over UAlbany, leaning on a dominant run game and stout defense after early passing struggles. Transfer QB Mark Gronowski made his debut, while Kirk Ferentz tied Woody Hayes for the most wins in Big Ten history.
A calming peace and upbeat tempo is what makes the songs off Anchor & Braille’s third studio album great to listen to on the late night drive home.
Listen to the difference in Spanish dialects as demonstrated by various soccer players. (photo via: www.ticotimes.net)
Check out the review for “Hard-Off” by Bloodhound Gang based on the explicit lyrics. (photo via YouTube)
Listen to what many call “Mexican Music” even though it’s just music.
Check out the third EP titled “Buffalo Mouth” from the duo The Echo and The Sound.
Take a small glimpse into the minds of a Mexican-American, a Guatemalan, and a Puerto Rican.
Review of Liability by Prof whose lyrics describe how situations make people change who they are and how they act making them liabilities.
Article discussing all the vile things Trump has said about Hispanics and Latinos, him being a joke, and why America needs to Dump Trump.
“Chained” is the most recent album by Martin X. Petz that talks about love, heartbreak, and Jesus. It will pleasantly surprise you.
Hispanics have been discriminated against for years and “Living in White America” is a small look into their world.
