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.
KRUI Staffers give a preview look for what’s to come on Thursday and Friday for the 2024 Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City.
An interview with Alaina Moore of the pop band Tennis, ahead of their performance as a part of the Track Zero concert series.
KRUI helps announce the SCOPE Production’s Homecoming 2023 concert line up, featuring Grammy nominee Swae Lee and Iowa City local Ahzia.
Kate Bollinger, along with Sam Burton and 24thankyou, will look to drape her lavish, satin sound to Gabe’s in Iowa City for her part in the Track Zero concert series.
Emily Wells will play the first ever show for The Englert’s new concert series Track Zero, which aims to bring in more alternative artists, and newer, experimental sounds to the Iowa City area.
Youth Lagoon returns to touring after releasing his new album “Heaven is a Junkyard,” playing one of his first shows in over five years at Gabe’s in Iowa City on July 18th.
TEKE::TEKE performs @ 10:45 PM Saturday at Gabe’s as a part of Mission Creek Festival. Image via Northern Transmissions.
Paras Bassuk (bass), Myles Evangelista (vox/guitar), and Chloe Weidl (drums) pose for a photo (L to R). Image via Little Village. Photo by: Paras Bassuk
Sudan Archives performs Friday at the Englert Theatre for Mission Creek Festival. Image via Edwig Henson, FADER.
The Heavy Heavy show preview – performing Saturday, April 8th for Iowa City’s 2023 Mission Creek Festival. Image via NME.
