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Acclaimed author whose new book reimagines Waco siege makes Iowa stops (AUDIO)
An internationally best-selling novelist and an alum of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop is appearing in Des Moines and Iowa City this week, while headlining the opening of the 22nd annual DMACC Celebration of Literary Arts. Bret Anthony Johnston is director of the Michener Center for Writers at the University...
Iowa state lawmaker requests Iowa Veterans Home audit after staffing changes
An Iowa Democratic lawmaker is asking for a state audit of the Iowa Veterans’ Home following July staffing changes. Rep. Sue Cahill, D-Marshalltown, sent a letter to Iowa Auditor Rob Sand this week calling for an audit of the state-run veterans’ home, located in Marshalltown. The request follows the July news that the Iowa Veterans’ […]
After a state championship, the Williamsburg Raiders are reloading
WILLIAMSBURG, Iowa (KCRG) - It’s always a test for the players and coaches when you come off a state championship. Do you drink the Kool-Aid? Or wipe the slate clean and move on?. “We just go about our business doing what we normally do trying to find ways to...
Hawkeyes will be without suspended coach Kirk Ferentz when they open against Illinois State
Illinois State at No. 25 Iowa, Saturday, noon ET (Big Ten Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. Series record: Iowa leads 1-0. Iowa got all it could handle the last time it played an opponent from the Football Championship Subdivision, winning 7-3 over South Dakota State in the 2022 opener. The Hawkeyes will be without coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr. They’ll serve self-imposed one-game suspensions for committing a recruiting violation. Seth Wallace will be acting head coach. The Redbirds last played a Big Ten opponent in 2022, losing 38-0 at Wisconsin.
UI Athletics hopes new metal detectors at Kinnick will speed up fan entry
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Fans in Iowa City - like recent Iowa graduate Drake Powell - know their way around Kinnick Stadium. Powell says he’s been to over 100 Hawkeye games. “I have been at the game where they hit the game winner against Michigan,” Powell said. “I stormed the field like three or four times. I’m a diehard.”
UI Achieves KultureCity Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivity
IOWA CITY, Iowa — KultureCity, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, proudly announces the achievement of the University of Iowa for its commitment to creating sensory-inclusive spaces. KultureCity’s flagship initiative, the Sensory Inclusive program, has been widely embraced by venues, stadiums, and cultural institutions across the nation and around the world. This groundbreaking program provides training and resources to staff, enabling them to better accommodate individuals with sensory sensitivities. As a result, countless families and individuals can now experience and enjoy live events, entertainment, and public spaces with greater comfort and ease. We are proud to announce that KultureCity has partnered with the University of Iowa to make Kinnick Stadium sensory inclusive.
A New Raising Cane’s Location Has Opened in the Corridor
Iowa City now has its very first Raising Cane's! According to a new article from the Corridor Business Journal, the popular chicken chain is officially open in the Old Capitol Town Center. Raising Cane's is a fast food restaurant that was founded in Louisiana back in 1996. It specializes in...
After months of learning, Tim Lester, Iowa offense ready for season debut
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- Since February, Hawkeye fans have been wanting to know what the Tim Lester era of Iowa's offense will look like. On Saturday, we'll get that first look. It's been a long offseason for the Hawkeyes. The quarterback room has been totally revamped, an offense line has been healed and potential all-American Luke Lachey opted to return. Now comes the easy part, right?
Independence Student Arrested For Threatening School Post
A 13-year-old student has been arrested following an alarming social media post in which they expressed a desire to "shoot up the school," according to Independence police. The disturbing image, which included a caption indicating violent intentions, led to a swift response from local authorities. In their investigation, police identified...
Notes: 2024 ACC/Big Ten Challenge
The University of Iowa's sixth-ranked field hockey team kicks off the 2024 season at the ACC/Big Ten Challenge in Ann Arbor, Michigan, facing No. 18 Wake Forest on August 30 and No. 2 North Carolina on September 1. Both games will be streamed on B1G+, with live stats available on the team's website. Iowa, having a solid roster with 17 returning letterwinners, looks to build on a successful 2023 season where they qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the sixth straight year.
Fact or Fiction: Iowa is a dark horse CFB Playoff contender
Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith is joined by national recruiting analyst Marshall Levenson, Tyler James of InsideNDSports.com and Eliot Clough of HawkeyeBeacon.com to tackle three topics and determine whether they believe each statement is FACT or FICTION. 1. Nebraska is still in the mix for four-star WR Michael Terry.
UI ten-year master plan projects continue to progress
The University of Iowa is progressing on its ten-year master plan, with construction in sight for some central campus buildings like the Iowa Memorial Union, Gilmore Hall, and the Pentacrest. The UI first introduced its ten-year master plan in January 2022 when it was approved by the Iowa Board of...
Iowa Football Season Superlatives: HawkeyeInsider Preseason Staff Picks
It's game week for Iowa football. The Hawkeyes will kick off the regular season on Saturday, Aug. 31, when they take on Illinois State at 11 a.m. CT on the Big Ten Network. Iowa comes into the season ranked No. 25 in the AP Poll and there is some belief that even with the expanded Big Ten Conference, that the Hawkeyes can be in the conversation for the expanded College Football Playoff this season, and if not, still have a very, very successful season.
3 Hawkeyes Named to B1G Watch List
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa field hockey juniors Mia Magnotta, Milly Short and sophomore Dionne van Aalsum have been named to the Big Ten Preseason Honors List, it was announced Wednesday. It is the second straight season Magnotta has a been preseason honoree. Last season, the trio...
Tickets For IRISH NIGHT At Coralville Center On Sale Today
Tickets go on sale today at Noon for a special concert of Irish music on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Irish Night is comprised of two celebrated bands performing their own unique takes on traditional Irish music: Steam Irish Quartet and Sorcha. Tickets...
Iowa Utilities Commission issues pipeline permit for Summit Carbon Solutions
(Des Moines) The Iowa Utilities Commission has issued a construction permit for Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed hazardous liquid pipeline across Iowa. The commission’s decision on Wednesday was not unexpected given a June 25 order in which the panel issued a final decision approving the project while requiring Summit Carbon to submit numerous filings demonstrating compliance with regulatory requirements before a construction permit would be issued.
Iowa DOT Asks Driver to Get Rid of Racist License Plate
It's not uncommon to see personalized or vanity license plates on the roadways in Eastern Iowa. Our station vehicle has the plates 981KHAK. But the state of Iowa won't allow just any words of numbers on those plates. The Iowa Department of Transportation is unhappy with one Iowan who snuck a nasty license plate on his or her vehicle.
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