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.
Gosh! and Greg Wheeler & The Polygamist Mall Cops joined Lifestyles at Iowa City Yacht Club for a night full of head banging and nonstop noise. (Image via: lifestyles.bandcamp.com)
This audio-visual duo kicks off 2017’s Mission Creek Festival.
Andrew Bird and My Brightest Diamond kicked off the Mission Creek festival at Hancher Auditorium. (photo via: NPR)
Conor Oberst returned to the Englert Theater backed by the Felice Brothers. (Image via The Englert Theater)
Cage the Elephant’s music is wildly ambitious, pushing beyond boundaries, and hitting you hard in the gut, making a lasting impression from the moment you hear it. Read about nine of their most iconic tracks here. (image via: twitter.com)
Foxygen’s new album redeems the band and gives fans and newcomers alike hope for the future (photo via: flavorwire.com).
Read about Antonio Sanchez’s performance at the Englert here!
Gaelynn Lea treats concert-goers at the Mill to an intimate solo performance, using a violin, loop pedal and her magnificent voice.
New York City lost power for over 24 hours in the summer of 1977. The events that took place that night may be what helped shape the hip hop industry into what it is today. (image via PBS)
Read about the fifth best-selling album of the 1950’s, “Merry Christmas!” by Johnny Mathis, here! (image via The Odyssey Online)
