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.
Season Four of Archer promises shock and awe with bombshells and breakthroughs a-plenty.
I have tried to write this a million times, but it still doesn’t feel right. Which I guess is the point.
Brush up on some ideas and get your creativity pumping with these stellar 21st birthday ideas!
Radiohead has released their first album since 2011, and I am internally screaming. Read about it all here.
How does 2016’s Summer movie season stack up? In one word, meh. Image courtesy of geektyrant.com
Come visit KRUI’s booth at Iowa City’s Jazz Festival this weekend!
Read about Twin Peaks’ newest album, “Down In Heaven” here.
A guide to taking care of the largest organ on your body: your skin. (photo via: spongebob.wikkia.com)
A look at the upcoming 2016 college football season.
Another soccer event is happening and this time it’s being hosted by the USA. The 2016 Copa America has begun! (photo via: worldsoccertalk.com)
