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 brief history of Rolling Stone’s first issue in 1967 and a celebration of their 55th anniversary as a publication. Photo via Getty Images.
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Review of “Another Stage of Staging Ourselves” – a multi-act dance performance and finale to the Witching Hour Festival.
This year, Scope Productions brought two music artists to Iowa City for the Homecoming Show, Sir Chloe and NoSo.
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Sir Chloe performs with Noso this Friday, October 28th at 8 p.m. in front of the Old Capitol Building. Image via SCOPE.
Preview of “Another Stage of Staging Ourselves” – the next installment in the Englert’s Witching Hour festival. Image via the Englert Theatre.
Why this album fits for many winter situations on campus (image via Iowa Now)
The Nakatani Gong Orchestra captivates the audience with their mesmerizing performance.
A preview of Nakatani Gong Orchestra’s performance at Witching Hour. (Image via Iowa City Daily Press-Citizen)
Overall, Soccer Mommy earned the headline spot at Mission Creek Festival with their bright-sounding indie underpinning the deeper, darker meaning looming in the lyrics. Sometimes, Forever releases June 24th and can be pre-ordered through her website.
