On July 25, 2015, an estimated 20,000 cyclists participating in the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) rode through the University of Iowa campus. All week long, Hawkeye spirit was part of this truly monumental touring event.

University of Iowa President Sally Mason has appointed David Drake to serve as one of two representatives who advise the president, monitor compliance with student athlete eligibility and other National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, and serve as the UI’s institutional voice at national meetings and conferences.

As unpredictable as the annual draft is, there is one constant with all Hawkeyes from 1999 to present: While Iowa players might occasionally slip down the draft board because of height, 40-yard dash time, or wing span, they remain strong in their commitment to character building.

Melissa Myers, a freshman at the University of Iowa, finished in second place in the U.S. Women's Judo Tournament held in Houston, Texas.

UI graduate Kate Jackson will break another gender barrier, sitting at the helm of an American tradition. As ABC airs its 50th Indianapolis 500, Jackson will be the first woman to produce the pre-race coverage.

University of Iowa graduate Jordan Loperena had seven months to prove himself after he was offered a job at ESPN. Five years later, he is an asset for the network that calls itself "the worldwide leader in sports."

Hawkeyes drafted into the NFL, furniture made out of cork, and a Tippie MBA program coming to Davenport on this week's Iowa Now Minute.

This week's Iowa Now Minute features an extra innings walk-off win, Phil on campus, and a modern masterpiece in Italy.

This week on Iowa Now Minute features The Bachelor, a shark, and a top 10 draft pick.

In March the University of Iowa Press published "A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable." The book has flown off the shelves and was just added to "The New York Times" Best Sellers list for sports books, one of the prominent bestseller lists in the United States.

University of Iowa junior softball player Haley Hansel is a Big Ten student-athlete, but that's not her only big role.

Celebrity Chris Soules will join Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa football team to help raise money for the UI Children's Hospital during the fifth annual Ladies Football Academy June 6.