News across Greater Iowa City
Jazz Repertory Ensemble mesmerizes audience with classic jazz music
Classic jazz tunes such as Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me To The Moon” have the ability to be played at any time. But the cohesion of live intricate bass, upbeat drums, and vibrant percussion is a novelty; brought to life at the Voxman Music building Concert Hall. On Oct. 1, the…
UI main library exhibition honors 150 years of political conservation cartoonist “Ding” Darling
Tucked behind statues of books in a serene corner of the University of Iowa’s main library, rigid glass cases showcase specimens of birds that once filled the state’s vast marshes and fields. Long before these animals became museum displays, a local cartoonist drew birds in an…
Turning points | Dissecting Iowa football’s first loss of the season
It’s no secret that Iowa football dominates Saturdays in the fall in Iowa City. However, leading up to the Hawkeyes’ matchup against No. 5 Ohio State, the buzz of fandom flooding the surrounding streets of Kinnick Stadium felt different. Fans lined up eager and prepared to pack…
Students Celebrate College GameDay at UI
The last time ESPN’s College GameDay visited Iowa City, the smartphone did not exist, and some University of Iowa students did not either. Today, College GameDay returned to Iowa City for the first time in 20 years, turning the Pentacrest into the show’s set. College GameDay is…
Iowa volleyball falls to No. 16-ranked Penn State in four sets
Iowa volleyball fell in four sets at No. 16 Penn State on Saturday night. With the loss, the Hawkeyes dropped to 12-6 overall, as well as 1-3 in Big Ten action. Second-year Carmel Vares led the Iowa offense with nine kills, followed by second-year Ksenija Tomic and fourth-year…
Photos: College GameDay in Iowa City
College GameDay made its long-awaited visit to Iowa City after 20 years, taking place on the Pentacrest. Hosts entertained Iowa fans Saturday morning with a variety of activities, including Pat McAfee’s “Kicking is Easy” Challenge, where an Iowa student won $150,000 with the…
Photos: Students line up early for College GameDay
Students gather at the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Saturday morning to camp in line for College GameDay. Some have been there since 3:45 PM on Friday to get a shot at the Pat McAfee “Kicking is Easy” field goal challenge. College GameDay is making their first appearance in Iowa…
Photos: Caitlin 1 launch with Iowa women’s basketball
Iowa women’s basketball fans attended an Iowa women’s basketball performance in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 2. The performance was part of the Caitlin 1 launch experience, former Iowa star and current Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark’s signature shoe line with Nike.…
Kitty Corner Social Club Evacuates after building deemed unsafe
Iowa City’s cat adoption cafe, Kitty Corner Social Club, is closing its doors at its 20 S. Clinton St. space ahead of its relocation plans, after a structural engineer deemed the space “unsafe” Thursday evening. Owner Katy Brown posted a video to the business’s Instagram…
New Chick-fil-A location opens up in Coralville
A new Chick-fil-A location has opened in Coralville, bringing about 100 new positions and a familiar team from the restaurant’s Coral Ridge Mall location. For Chase Williby, the owner of both locations, the opening represents more than an expansion. After nearly five years in the…
Column | Iowa needs to figure out its run game
Iowa football is built on running the football. With head coach Kirk Ferentz coming from an offensive line background, the Hawkeyes have leaned on the run game heavily during his time as head coach. So far against power conference teams in 2026, Iowa’s ground game has struggled…
Grading Iowa football’s 31-14 loss to No. 5 Ohio State
Passing offense: C- Hank Brown couldn’t find a consistent rhythm. Outside of a solid second quarter, which featured four straight completions, Iowa’s passing game couldn’t overcome its stagnant run game. Brown went 12-of-27 through the air, throwing his first interception of the…