23+ hour, 50+ min ago (635+ words) Iowa football's 2025 week one depth chart was everything to be expected. Mark Gronowski was QB1, Kamari Moulton led the running back committee, Sam Phillips and Jacob Gill were the trusted wideouts among a deep wide receiver room, and Addison Ostrenga secured the starting tight end spot followed by Zach Ortwerth and Hayden Large. One name that wasn't listed on the inaugural depth chart back was tight end D.J. Vonnahme. But after a standout performance in Iowa's 40-16 dismantling of Nebraska in its regular season finale, he officially finished as Iowa's leading receiver for the 2025 season. "I was a little bit slow coming off the fall to start the season, but just knowing what I'm supposed to do, and just trusting what the coaches have out for us," Vonnahme said. The 6-foot-4 tight end grew up in Breda, a small town in Carroll County…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (723+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. " When the Iowa football team boarded their private plane to Lincoln, Nebraska on Thursday for their rivalry showdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, one notable Hawkeye was absent " senior defensive lineman Aaron Graves. A constant presence on Iowa's defensive line for his entire career, Graves' status for the final regular season game of his collegiate tenure was in limbo. But he had a valid excuse. His wife of five months, Aubrey, went into labor with their first child on Wednesday before giving birth to their son on Thanksgiving Day. Grayson Graves was born with a healthy weight of six pounds and five ounces, and both Aubrey and Grayson are currently doing well at the Iowa City hospital. After spending time with his wife and newborn son at the hospital, Graves had to make a decision " stay behind in Iowa…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago (387+ words) While Xavier was technically Iowa men's basketball's first test of the young season, the real exam for Ben McCollum's Hawkeyes would be a showdown with undefeated Ole Miss in the Acrisure Series in Palm Springs, California. Iowa opened the first half sluggishly on offense, but senior point guard Bennett Stirtz would take over, netting a Division-I best 29 points on 9 of 20 shooting, including 6/8 from distance. The win moves the Hawkeyes to 6-0 on the young season and sends them to the championship game against either Grand Canyon or Utah. Iowa's offense did catch fire near the end of the frame thanks to four points from junior forward Cam Manyawu, but the Rebels closed the half with seven straight second-chance points to deadlock the contest at halftime, 31-31. Another day at the office for Stirtz The theme of this basketball game was simple " whatever…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (365+ words) Off a dominant performance as runner-ups at the NCAA National Duals, the No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes (5-1) hosted the No. 21 Pittsburgh Panthers in a top-25 dual matchup at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers with a 36-0 shut out with multiple ranked matchups. In the top-25 matchup, the dual started at 125 pounds with No. 7 Dean Petersen vs Tyler Chappel. Petersen scored early with a takedown in the first period and escape in the second. Petersen defeated Chappel by 4-1 decision. At 133 pounds, No. 3 Drake Ayala won by major decision over No. 32 opponent Evan Talmadge, gaining early bonus points for the Hawkeyes with a 7-0 lead followed by No 8 Nasir Bailey victory against Anthony Santaniello in a 4-2 decision. The Hawkeyes leading 10-0. In the first top 20 matchup of the night, No. 10 Ryder Block defeated No. 20 Kade Brown in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (253+ words) Iowa City's local DJs are the blood pumping into the heart that is Iowa City's night life. Jim Bollard, better known as 'Jimmy Jim,' has been behind the booth at Brothers Bar & Grill and DC's Sports Bar for the last eight years. With more than 1,300 followers, the 70-year-old DJ stays ahead of the curve by mixing contemporary hits with classic throwbacks. At Studio 13, tucked in a corner across from the stage, Nathan Kelley, better known as DJ N8, mans the booth, and has been since 2007. LGBTQ+ and house music have a long history, and DJ N8 explores that at Studio 13, playing current dance and pop music, aiming to remain timeless. Iowa City's local DJs are the blood pumping into the heart that is Iowa City's night life." Jim Bollard, better known as "Jimmy Jim,' has been behind the booth at Brothers Bar…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (554+ words) The Iowa City Housing Authority has established a financial incentive program to help 19 households find affordable housing." The Iowa City Housing Authority is a division of the Iowa City government that assists low-income families in finding affordable housing in the community. They offer voucher programs to people experiencing homelessness, particularly those who are elderly, disabled, or have children." Within the voucher programs, members can apply for assistance on the City of Iowa City Website. The 19 selected households are part of the mainstream voucher program and need additional support in finding housing. The new incentive program acts as an extension of the mainstream voucher program, established in 2019, to help individuals with disabilities find adequate housing. Rachel Carter, the housing administrator for the organization, said the program offers landlords $1,000 for adult-only households and $2,000 for households with children." "We'll offer these dollar amounts…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (747+ words) This is an installment in a multi-part series. As global tariffs drive up alcohol costs, Iowa City breweries say the real impact is hitting harder on the price of barley, malt, and even the aluminum cans their beer comes in." According to The Washington Post, tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump put a 20 percent duty on all goods imported from the EU." ReUnion Brewery, located on the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City and Second Street in Coralville, has been brewing its own craft beers and distilling liquor since 2015." ReUnion's Chief Operating Officer Kris Mondonaro said despite brewing their own beer, tariffs are still impacting them, saying the 25 percent to 35 percent tariff increase has affected their prices as well." "W'e 'were brewing a German Pilsner, and then there are tariffs with Europe, so then you have to look into, do I…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (334+ words) Adams MultiMedia, a Minnesota-based company, jointly announced with the Cedar Rapids Gazette that it will purchase the newspaper company, along with 11 other community media titles in Iowa, on Tuesday. The agreement between Tom Pientok, president and CEO of Folience, Inc., and Mark Adams, president and CEO of Adams MultiMedia, is expected to be finalized by Dec. 1. According to a press release, most Gazette employees plan to join Adams MultiMedia." According to the press release, the Gazette was founded in 1883 and has maintained independence in ownership throughout its 143-year history. The Gazette publishes three days a week in print, and in 2012, the paper became 100 percent employee owned. The Gazette has the second largest circulation in Iowa, according to its website. In 2017, Folience, the Gazette's parent company, was formed. Folience is an employee-owned portfolio of companies and serves to own companies, not…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (677+ words) When Clarissa Chun took over as head coach of the University of Iowa women's wrestling program, she wasn't just building a roster " she was constructing a movement." This March, that movement will reach its most significant milestone yet as Coralville's Xtream Arena hosts the first NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships. "I didn't even realize when I started wrestling that other girls were doing it across the country," Chun said. "To see women's wrestling finally reach the NCAA level is truly special." A world champion and Olympian, Chun has spent her life breaking barriers in a sport long dominated by men. For her, the word that defines this moment is opportunity " for athletes, universities, and future generations. "It validates everything they've worked toward," Chun" said. "But more than that, it gives these women the platform they deserve " to get an education and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (198+ words) Fans came to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday night to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes defeat the Xavier Musketeers 81-62. Iowa's record now sits at 3-0. To lead Iowa, guard Bennett Stirtz played all 40 minutes, adding 21 points and eight rebounds. Iowa forward Cam Manyawu came close to a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds,... Fans came to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday night to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes defeat the Xavier Musketeers 81-62. Iowa's record now sits at 3-0. To lead Iowa, guard Bennett Stirtz played all 40 minutes, adding 21 points and eight rebounds. Iowa forward Cam Manyawu came close to a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds, and guard Tavion Banks contributed 13 points. On the opposing side, Xavier forward Filip Borovicanin had a season-high 12 points and forward Jovan Milicevic led the team with 15 points. Both teams traded leads for the first seven minutes, until Iowa…...