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.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish rolled the Iowa Hawkeyes on route to the Sweet 16.
Iowa advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a win over Miami. (Photo credit: Iowa City Press-Citizen)
Notre Dame advanced to the second round in Iowa City on Sunday, but UT-Martin’s Heather Butler was the story. (Photo credit: AP)
While the basketball world awaits the return of Derrick Rose, Taylor Axelson examines the side of Rose many don’t hear about. (Photo credit: USA Today)
Nick Szafranski examines Iowa’s lone 2013 basketball recruit — Peter Jok. (Photo credit: Des Moines Register)
Analysts agree Iowa must make a splash in the Big Ten Tournament if they have NCAA Tournament aspirations.
Jordan Kabialis begs for wrestling to allow shirts for heavyweights after watching the B1G Wrestling Championships this past weekend.
They may be the best high school basketball team in state history. The Iowa City West Trojans are a team for the ages. (Photo credit: Cliff Jette/The Gazette)
Mariano Rivera will retire at the end of the 2013 baseball season. Ted Schiefen takes a look at his impressive 18 year career with the New York Yankees.
KRUI’s Nate Shaughnessy breaks down the injury plague in New York.
