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.
KRUI Sports Staffer Kyle Hughes weighs in on NBA MVP prospects.
Iowa City’s own magician talks to us about the art of astounding.
by Emily Woodbury and Brad Gaspelin [audio:http://www.krui.fm/assets/news/JakobsenConference.mp3] KRUI News sits down with Kyle Moody and Stef Shuster, the publicity and event planning co-chairs of the Jakobsen Conference. The Jakobsen Conference gives graduate students a chance to present their work, whether it is a video, piece of music, or science experiment. Kyle and Stef describe what the conference is like, how it is organized, and the diversity of projects each graduate student showcases. Artist: Andrea Ferrigno – University of Iowa School of Art and Art History, “Space Squashed,” 2010
By Kif Richmann With the NCAA tournament on TV, and Iowa baseball, tennis, and volleyball in town, there should be plenty of action to keep any sports fan entertained this weekend. On Campus: Hawkeye men’s tennis hosts Ohio State on Friday. Since mid-February, the Hawkeye men have won 5 of the last seven matches. Ohio State, however, will test that run, as the #4 Buckeyes have a Big Ten best 16-2 overall record. OSU also boasts Blaz Rola, the #5 player in the NCAA and most recent men’s tennis Big Ten athlete of the week. The match is scheduled … Continued
Wondering what to do with your time this weekend? Here’s a few things you can check out around Iowa City or in your living room. On Campus: The Hawkeyes say goodbye to Jarryd Cole and TJ Sayre on Senior Day Saturday in Carver. Jarryd Cole stayed consistent through some of the toughest years of Hawkeye basketball, while playing under Steve Alford, Todd Lickliter and Fran McCaffery. Throughout his tenure he remained a steady interior presence and never complained, fussed, or talked about transferring. Tip off is at 3:05 pm and the game can also be seen on ESPN. Women’s … Continued
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