by Matt Kelley | Oct 26, 2021 | Human Interest, News, Recreation / Entertainment
The mayors of Altoona, Iowa, and Altoona, Wisconsin are holding a friendly wager between the two communities as Iowa plays Wisconsin in football on Saturday. Mayor Dean O’Connor, of the Iowa Altoona, says he’s hoping this will be the second bet he’s...
by Dar Danielson | Oct 14, 2021 | Sports
Former Hawkeye star wide receiver Quinn Early is returning to Iowa City this weekend to serve as grand marshal of the homecoming parade. Early played at Iowa from 1984 to 1987 and went on to play 12 years in the NFL. Most recently Early has made a living as a stunt...
by Dar Danielson | Sep 12, 2021 | Sports
The Iowa Hawkeyes have climbed to fifth in the latest AP College Football Poll after a 27-17 win at Iowa State. Iowa took advantage of four ISU turnovers to claim their sixth straight win in the series. It is the first time since 1960 the Hawkeyes have opened with...
by Dar Danielson | Jul 28, 2021 | News, Sports
The Board of Regents has approved a proposal to name the football field at Kinnick Stadium in honor of Hawkeye football great Duke Slater. U-I vice president, Rod Lehnertz, presented the proposal to the facilities committee. “Duke is recognized as one of the...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jul 1, 2021 | Sports
University of Iowa basketball standout Jordan Bohannon isn’t wasting any time cashing in on his name, likeness, and or image. The NCAA on Wednesday approved temporary measures to allow college athletes to enter endorsement deals, charge for autographs, and...