Alex Karras, who played football for the University of Iowa in the 1950s, loved to perform. Famous for his success as an actor, he will also be remembered as one of the NFL's defensive stars of the 1960s. He died Wednesday of kidney failure at the age of 77.

The Hawkeye wrestling team opens practice for the 2012-13 season on Wednesday with former wrestler Luke Lofthouse as the new strength and conditioning coach.

College football on-field officials get no glory, but plenty of grief.

Registration is open for the second session of University of Iowa Recreational Services’ fall tennis classes. Classes for all ages begin the week of October 28.

Much like he expected to when he committed to the University of Iowa, sophomore Joseph Winslow made a big rise to success in the collegiate golf world. It just happened a lot faster than he, or anybody, could have predicted.

Sandy Boyd, University of Iowa professor emeritus and former UI president, has divided loyalties and fond memories of a famous pig named Floyd.

When Kali Peschel committed to the University of Iowa women's basketball program as a junior in high school, she felt she was committing to a second family. Nearly two years and one emotional injury later, Peschel knows she found her home in Iowa City.

The famous Floyd of Rosedale is something of an old friend to UI law professor and president emeritus Sandy Boyd.

For alumni and fans interested in accumulating Hawkeye memorabilia, collecting Iowa Homecoming badges is a common and easy place to start. And for some, it's a family tradition.

An initiative is underway to build Herky’s Nest, a premium seating area for patients at the UI Children’s Hospital, in Kinnick Stadium.

There isn't much difference between a two-carry Mark Weisman and a 24-carry Mark Weisman. And the University of Iowa sophomore running back intends to keep it that way, even after his breakout game running the ball against the University of Northern Iowa.

The second phase of the University of Iowa field hockey season—Big Ten Conference play—begins Friday, Sept. 21, at No. 15 Michigan State University. With conference title aspirations, the Hawkeyes know the importance of starting strong.