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.
This is a promo for Gordi’s performance at Mission Creek Music Festival in Iowa City (Image via Gordimusic)!
This is a promotion for Ancient Posse, who will be performing at Mission Creek in April (Image via Ancientposse)!
Bassem Youssef is a political satirist that truly has caused some waves! Check him out at Mission Creek (Image via Mission Creek)!
Read about Elizabeth Moen’s music and upcoming Mission Creek performance here (Image via: elizabethmoen.com)!
Here’s another awesome event to look forward to for the 2018 Mission Creek Festival.
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Julien Baker is a singer/songwriter from Tennessee, and this year she’s performing at the Mission Creek Festival at Gabe’s on Saturday, April 7th. (photo: missioncreekfestival.com)
Built to Spill continue to epitomize the ambitious underdog spirit of late ‘90s indie rock almost 20 years later. (photo via wnymedia.net)
Promo for Mission Creek Festival, Cakes Da Killa performing at Gabe’s on April 5th. (Image via HighClouds)
Margaret Glaspy playing guitar in her “Somebody to Anybody” feature photo. (Photo via VEVO.)
Read about writer and translator Lina Maria Ferreira Cabeza-Vanegas, and how you can see her at Mission Creek Festival!
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