Herky the Hawk is the beloved mascot of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes athletics. First introduced as a cartoon in 1948, Herky debuted in person at a football game in 1959.

Hawkeye’s History. The University of Iowa's Hawkeye mascot has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. The name "Hawkeyes" was inspired by a character in the popular frontier novel ...

The Hawkeyes announced a new courtside seating section at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 2025-26 season. A courtside riser with ...

College Football 25 delivered a pretty authentic Iowa football gameday experience, but it felt like someone was missing. This year, Herky is in the game.

Iowa is 3-1 this season, with their lone loss coming at the hands of in-state rival Iowa State. The Hawkeyes are also coming off a bye week, increasing the likelihood that Ferentz’s team will be ...

After the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team took down Rutgers 55-43 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday night, Herky surprised guard Lucy Olsen with a sign asking her to be the mascot's valentine.

Cambria County residents kept a close eye on the University of Iowa over the past half decade watching Central Cambria graduate Max Murin reach All-American status twice as a Hawkeye wrestler. But ...

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum on Friday unveiled a limited-edition Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Rivalry Bobblehead ahead of Saturday's Cy-Hawk matchup. The bobblehead ...