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.
The local electronica musician made a bold transformation from shy grad student to club DJ during his performance at the Witching Hour Festival. image via philiprabalais.com
Witching Hour speaker Tymika Lawrence talks about her history and how how she got to where she is in life now, and how we can look back ourselves to see who we are. photo via: witchinghourfestival.com)
Read about how bees are being threatened in Iowa and what we can do to save them here! (Image via BBC)
Read the review of one of the many events that took place at this year’s Witching Hour Festival! photo via: eventful.com
Word Around Town is a bi-weekly column about local events in Iowa City.
Photo Via: The University of Iowa Japanese Program
Read the review for Foster the People’s third album! (Image via: npr.org)
Read about Selena’s “Amor Prohibido” and her impact on Latinx culture here! (Image via: amazon.com)
Read about the mysterious Thunderbitch. (Photo via: thundabetch.com)
Essentially a rave in the basement of Yacht Club, Mission: Beat gave this crotchety old hipster a wonderfully psychedelic experience there last night.
75 Dollar Bill, Tashi Dorji, and Tyler Damon are all extremely talented. Read the review from Mission Creek here. (Image via: deathwavetv.com)
