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.
Devyn Marble led the way for the Iowa Hawkeyes as the team cruised to an 85-67 win over Michigan at Carver Hawkeye Arena.
Iowa fell to Ohio State 76-69 for a second consecutive home loss. (Photo: Reese Strickland/ USA TODAY Sports)
For the past two seasons, the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team has had numerous close losses. In many of those losses, they were winning for much of the game, and couldn’t hold on. They had similar games this past week against Michigan State and Illinois. On Tuesday, the Hawkeyes had yet another chance to get a signature victory, and they couldn’t quite pull it off, losing 71-69 in overtime despite leading for much of the second half. Then came Saturday’s game against a struggling Illinois team. Iowa needed a win to stay with Michigan and Michigan State (both 8-1) in the … Continued
Iowa blew a 21 point lead but survived to win first game at Illinois since 1999.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team have made the NCAA Tournament in six consecutive seasons, including all three during Nebraska’s time in the Big Ten. But the Hawkeyes have not been able to figure out the riddle that is the Cornhuskers. Iowa lost to Nebraska for the seventh consecutive time Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, dropping a 80-67 decision to the Huskers. The loss dropped the Hawkeyes to 5-4 in Big Ten play, tied for fourth in the conference. Nebraska went on a 26-8 run in the middle of the game, spanning the final ten minutes of the first half and … Continued
Minnesota Vikings fans are looking for a change of culture, starting with the hiring of Mike Zimmer as the new head coach.
The Iowa Hawkeyes dropped the biggest home game in recent memory to a tough Michigan State team in overtime. Dylan Burn has the recap. (Photo: Associated Press/Charlie Neibergall)
Two tributes in one night. That was the tall task the people of Boston faced Sunday, when Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce took to the parquet, the first since their valiant run with the Boston Celtics. Six months have passed since the summer afternoon when the Commonwealth shipped the two future hall of famers to Brooklyn, and the clock has been ticking since for the fans to give their proper thanks. They got their chance Sunday, with two emotional video tributes—one for each player—followed by lengthy, thunderous ovations that had both players grinning. Yes their current team won the game, … Continued
Iowa used a second half surge to top Northwestern on the road in Evanston. Ryan Murphy was at Welsh-Ryan Arena, and has the game recap.
NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell has enacted many changes during his tenure, but eradicating the PAT would be a step too far. (Photo: Associated Press/ Nam Y. Huh)
