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.
Dylan Anderson examines the Iowa men’s basketball loss in the first round to Northwestern. (Photo credit: Eddie Pells/Associated Press)
After eight seasons with the Chicago Bears, Devin Hester is set to hit free agency. While he may have faltered in later seasons, it is important to remember what he meant to the team and fans.
Iowa got back on the winning track on Sunday with their defeat of the Purdue Boilermakers. Dylan Burn has the recap. (AP Photo/Jim Slosiarek)
Iowa loses back-to-back games for the first time all year in a game that likely puts Iowa playing on the first day of the Big Ten Tournament.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is in the midst of a comeback season. Mark Freie explains what’s been the driving force behind him this year.
All-Star Weekend 2014 showed the present and the future of the NBA. Dylan Anderson takes a look at the highlights of the weekend.
The NHL is debating whether to stay involved with the Olympics. Jeremy Meyer explains why it stands to benefit by staying involved.
Iowa’s game on Tuesday night with Indiana was postponed with no make-up date set for now due to a falling metal beam in Assembly Hall.
The Iowa women’s basketball team dominated Illinois in the paint en route to a 14-point victory. (Photo credit: Brian Ray/Hawkeye Sports)
One of the faces of baseball announced the 2014 season would be his last. Dylan Burn takes a look at Derek Jeter’s phenomenal career in pinstripes. (Photo Courtesy Greg Cooper / USA Today).
