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.
Why Kobe Bryant lost more than just an achilles Friday Night, and why in the coming months, he has everything more to gain. (Photo: USA Today Sports)
Taylor Axelson examines Britney Griner’s NBA prospects. (Photo credit: Associated Press)
Joe Rajchel explains why the lockout and shortened season has actually benefitted the NHL instead of hindering it. (Photo:Al Bello/Getty Images)
When Iowa City West senior Ally Disterhoft was nine years old she was on the Iowa Women’s Basketball team poster. She stood there with a basketball on her hip and posed gazing at the big dream of someday playing in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. In 2013, Disterhofts dream comes true as she is set to join the Iowa women’s basketball team. The 6’0″ guard had several offers, including Iowa State, Drake, and Creighton however, she chose to make her dream come full-circle and join the Hawkeyes.
It is almost upon us – the NFL Draft. One of the most fascinating events during the NFL year is the NFL Draft and millions will tune in on April 25th during what is typically the strongest block on television – primetime on a Thursday night. For teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Oakland Raiders, the draft brings hope. For teams such as the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, and New England Patriots it brings opportunity to become one step closer to what they came just short of this past year. For a team such as … Continued
Derek Helling recaps the past week in Iowa Softball.
The biggest doubt people had of the Knicks coming into the season was how well they would fare down the stretch. Especially since they’re the oldest team in NBA history. The Knicks have now won a dozen in a row, collecting some pretty impressive wins along the way by beating Miami, Oklahoma City, Memphis and Boston twice, all high-quality playoff teams. They’re pretty much locked into the two seed and a first round matchup against Boston, Milwaukee or Atlanta. Three teams that have underachieved so far. So what’s the biggest key to their success? You can look all over the … Continued
With the 2013 MLB season starting Sunday anything could happen including historical records being broken. The Houston Astros this year while carrying the lowest payroll in the league are considered by many to be in the running for a couple of the leagues least prestigious including most team strikeouts in a season by their hitters as well as most losses in a season. The Astros in their first 3 games alone have struck out 43 times at the plate while still posting a 1-2 record over that same span. The Astros team is so young and inexperienced that many analysts believe that … Continued
Jeremy Meyer examines how a simple base hit sparked both a heated debate and a memory that may last for years to come (Photo credit: AP)
By John Schmitt Much like driving through a river basin, the 2012-2013 Boston Celtics have experienced many peaks and valleys. The team will hit win streaks of six and eight, then lose four straight and seven of nine. Inconsistency is the Achilles’ heel of many teams around the NBA (i.e. Atlanta Hawks in recent years) that bounce them out early in the postseason, and this years Celtics could be a candidate for the same story… You don’t honestly believe that do you? Over the last five NBA seasons, the Celtics have consistently been an inconsistent team. In 2008-2009, they started … Continued
