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.
Junip (featuring José González) will be playing at the Blue Moose next Tuesday, April 26th, for Low Frequency Series 06. Check out our preview here!
DeVotchKa will perform tonight at First United Methodist Church along with The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir.
John Waters will present his one-man vaudeville show “This Filthy World” tonight at the Englert.
Das Racist, The Hood Internet, and Rich Rok are going to kill it tonight at the Yacht Club. This is one show you can’t miss!
Come celebrate KRUI’s 27th birthday, and help kick off this year’s Mission Creek Music Festival, with Rubblebucket, tonight at Gabe’s!!
Cotton Jones will be joining us tomorrow night at the Blue Moose for the third installment of the Low Frequency Series. Don’t miss it!
By Kendall McCabe Akron/Family catches the harsh hums between a magnet and its polar opposite, then magnifies that noise. Live, the group employs an abundance of three-part harmonies, atmospheric sounds, and experimentation. Their latest release, S/T II: The Cosmic Birth & Journey of Shinju TNT, is full of contrasting tracks that tugs the listener every which way in a manner that is much more exciting than exhausting. And it makes sense. The group traveled through Japan and Europe together searching out inspiration for the record. The experimental, folk-inspired group is made up of members Dana Janssen, Seth Olinsky, and Miles … Continued
Fitz and the Tantrums are kicking off our Low Frequency Series tomorrow night at Blue Moose.
Find out why we think this show will be the best $3 you’ve spent in a long time.
Dan Deacon will be headlining our Logo and Website Launch Party this Saturday. Find out why we think this show simply cannot be missed.
