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.
UISG candidates sit down with 10 Thousand Hours Show director to talk about upcoming events and the UISG election.
Read about Kembrew McLeod, resident prankster of the University of Iowa, and the reading of his newest book, PRANKSTER, at Prairie Lights!
Read what happened at Mark McGuire’s Mission Creek show, and what he told KRUI about his music.
The University of Iowa Lecture Committee presented Laurie Anderson’s “Some of My New Projects”. Check out our review.
Check out Mission Creek artist Cities Aviv, whose song is this week’s Tack of the Week, “Perpetuate The Real”.
Listen here to students and alumni discuss sexual assaults on campus.
Check out this album review on Chicago Indie duo Sleepy Kitty’s new album, “Projection Room”.
Listen here for our interview with Emma McClatchey, Brooke Bierhaus and special guest, Erin Ebnet Erin Ebnet, local musician and music therapist discussed music therapy with KRUI News.
The album is the first release from UK artist and composer Mat Zo. Check out this review of a worthy addition to the canon of electronic music.
Missed Nick Swardson’s SOLD OUT show at the IMU? Get the details here.
