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.
A preview to Cat Power’s concert for the Mission Creek Festival on April 6. Image via Sound of Boston.
Riverside Casino’s new event center is now open to the public.
Joy Reid, host of MSNBC’s “The ReidOut” joined Lauren Asman, Kate Perez and Sebastian Buchman for a live interview on KRUI 89.7 fm. Image via Olivia Lapchick.
Iowa’s Patrick Kennedy, center, has his hand raised after scoring a fall against Michigan’s Alex Wesselman at 165 pounds during a NCAA Big Ten Conference wrestling dual, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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UIowa’s Dance Marathon hosts a successful in-person event. All photos by Lauren Asman.
Image via Geoff Stellfox, The Gazette.
A recap of some of the best albums of the year.
Images via spotify.com
The Iowa Hawkeyes defeat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 93-82. Image via Jerod Ringwald, the Daily Iowan.
The Iowa Hawkeyes defeat the Nebraska Cornhuskers by 80-76. Image via Joseph Cress, Iowa City Press-Citizen.
Two long-running dark ambient labels commemorate their tenth and twentieth anniversaries. Image via Cryo Chamber’s Youtube channel.
