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.
From acclaimed filmmaker and comedic talent Mel Brooks comes Young Frankenstein, a classic, hilarious film spoof on the Frankenstein horror flicks of old. (Image via: MovieWeb)
Introducing Fresh Bread Film Review, a column created by Lily Goodman dedicated to reviewing independent and lesser-streamed films. First up for analysis, Jacob Aaron Estes’ breakout film, Mean Creek. Featured Image via reelingreviews.com
TV Shows do have positive portrayals of minorities. Read Part 2 here. Photo via: quotesgram.com
This is the second installment of my first story Pieces of a Puzzle-Introduction. Continue following Cole and Olivia as they try to figure out where their friend, Logan, has gone to.
Can Bill Nye the Science Guy solves America’s sex ed problem? Probably not. Image via: guttmacher.org
A college student who doesn’t know what she wants to do after graduation but write award winning novels all while stumbling around helplessly in the world. Via: thecomfybed.tumblr.com
Read about Dr. Dog’s 2007 cover of “Heart It Races” by Architecture in Helsinki. Via: musicfeeds.com
Our first pick from the Trunk of Old Movies is The Big Sleep, a classic film of crime and mystery. (Image via: Alchetron.com)
We’ve all known someone that has used Tinder, come check out my interesting experiences with the app. (photo cred: knowyourmobile.com)
I spent Saturday afternoon learning about the ally-industrial complex and the insidious commodification of social justice movements with Tabitha Wiggins (Image via creativemornings.com)
