Cyclone and Hawkeye football fans who plan to cheer on their teams in bowl games this month will spend many hundreds of dollars for airfare, lodging and tickets, with Iowa fans shelling out the most. Travel agent Jeanenne Tornatore says game tickets will run $63, minimum, to see the University of … [Read more...]
Citizen Heroes named for the Iowa-Nebraska game
Two men, credited with saving the lives of strangers, will be honored during Friday's Iowa-Nebraska football game in Lincoln. The recognition of "citizen heroes" from each state has become a halftime tradition in the annual battle between the Hawkeyes and Cornhuskers. Mark Tauscheck, spokesperson … [Read more...]
Iowa kid captain inspires with his positive attitude
The kid captain for this week's University of Iowa football game against Ohio State is Logan Manderfield of Waucoma. Logan's mother Lyndsey says he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at five months old when he wasn't able to walk. She says it affects around one in 135 boys, and while … [Read more...]
Deadline getting closer for Iowa-Nebraska game Hero nominations
The deadline is approaching to submit nominations for hometown heroes from Iowa and Nebraska who will be recognized during the Hawkeyes versus Huskers football game next month. Tammy Lee, executive director of the North and Western Iowa chapter of the American Red Cross, says it's become an annual … [Read more...]
Benton County kid to serve as captain for Iowa game
A 10-year-old Benton County boy will be the Iowa football team's "Kid Captain" when the Hawkeyes host Penn State at Kinnick Stadium Saturday night. Drew Steffen, who has a congenital heart defect, is the son of Elly and Brad Steffen of Atkins. Elly recalled the day in 2007 when her infant son was … [Read more...]
Hawkeyes down Cyclones in wild overtime game
Iowa got the ball last and scored to win an overtime shootout against Iowa State 44-41 Saturday in the annual rivalry game in Ames. Iowa had to overcome a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to even have a chance to score the game-winning touchdown in overtime. Hawkeye coach Kirk Ferentz says it was … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant boy is the Kid Captain for Iowa in big game
A 12-year-old boy from southeast Iowa will serve as "Kid Captain" for the Iowa football team when the Hawkeyes take on Iowa State in Ames this Saturday. Flynn Lanferman of Mount Pleasant was just three years old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a fast-growing cancer that … [Read more...]
Josey Jewell leads experienced Hawkeye linebacker group
A veteran linebacking crew will lead the Iowa defense this season. The trio of Josey Jewell, Ben Niemann and Bo Bower have combined for 118 games in a Hawkeye uniform. The September 2 opener against Wyoming will be Jewell's 31st consecutive start at middle linebacker and he says that experience … [Read more...]
Stanley says Hawkeye QB battle makes everyone better
Nathan Stanley is in a battle for the starting quarterback job for Iowa as they prepare for the season opener. The sophomore from Menomonie, Wisconsin was the backup quarterback last season and is trying to beat out Tyler Wiegers for the starting role. "Competition just breeds success, so … [Read more...]
Hawkeye coach discusses fall preparation with the media
The Iowa Hawkeyes entered fall practice with some coaching changes and questions about who will step up to fill key positions. On media day Saturday, head coach Kirk Ferentz says that's nothing unusual for him. "This is my 28th year now at Iowa -- 19th as head coach -- and it's like every year, … [Read more...]