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 Crane Wives sat down to talk about their inspiration, their process, their community of fans, and how far they’ve come together ahead of their performance at The Englert Theater in Iowa City.
Snail Mail performs this Friday, April 7th, at the Englert Theatre as part of the Mission Creek Festival. Image via Tina Tyrell.
Jacob Smithburg reviews Tim Story’s installation titled ‘Moebius Strips’ for Iowa City’s 2021 Witching Hour.
Podcast Hollywood Babble On with Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman was recorded in Iowa City (Image Via pbs.twimg.com)
Squirrel Flower played at Mission Creek Festival 2018! Read more about it here! (Image via Isabel Zuppa)
Illinois indie music duo Sister Wife comes to Iowa City’s Mission Creek festival at the Englert theater on April 6. Image via: missioncreekfestival.com
This is a promotion for Ancient Posse, who will be performing at Mission Creek in April (Image via Ancientposse)!
A brief summary of Noname’s performance at the Englert Theater this past Saturday (photo via dcmusicdownload)
Missed out on Noname’s February concert at the IMU? Her upcoming show at the Englert will give show-goers a second chance to see this introspective and inventive rapper perform live in Iowa City. (image via nytimes.com)
Don’t know which shows to choose out of all of the amazing acts at Witching Hour? Read our top ten picks here.
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DIIV makes waves in Iowa City, playing for almost an hour longer than scheduled for.
