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.
From August 1-3, Hinterland Festival returned to the fields of St Charles, Iowa, as a resounding success. After a sweltering-hot 2024, Hinterland rebounded and restored fanbase trust for many years to come.
At just 15 years old, Grayson Chapeau has spent nearly his entire life in a fight he never chose, against an inoperable brain tumor. But in the stands of a summer-league baseball team, he’s become something more: a symbol of joy, resilience, and a small town’s beating heart.
Jay Pharoah took the stage tonight at The Englert with both electric energy and genuine emotions (Image Via: Zak Neumann / Little Village Mag)
Take a trip down the punk rock rabbit hole with Scottish band Franz Ferdinand. Their new album Always Ascending is a bewitching listen, full of songs that are as catchy as they are unique. Image via Bandalismo.net
Podcast Hollywood Babble On with Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman was recorded in Iowa City (Image Via pbs.twimg.com)
“A lovely spring night suddenly vanished while we viewed cherry blossoms” –Matsuo Basho, translated by Haiku Guy
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This article is a review of Catfish and the Bottlemen’s album, The Balcony.
Get out your best all black outfit and flip over a hallway of crossed lasers to reach the vault of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. soundtrack. With older gems and new tracks, it combines worlds of music in increasingly fascinating ways. Image via Vanity Fair.
Ghosts, Goblins, and an Eyeball Man
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When it comes to comedy icons there is no one higher than Monty Python. (Image Via nerdist.com)
In a time fraught with opposition, music marches along to the beat of protest (mage via nymag.com)!
A look at Japan from the proverbial magnifying glass–because the little things can make the biggest difference (Image via Illusion 360)!
