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John Steppe
I am the Iowa Hawkeyes football reporter for The Gazette. I previously covered business and sports enterprise for The Gazette. I’m a born-and-raised Midwesterner and Marquette University alumnus. When I’m not working, I’m likely hiking, eating cheese curds or watching more sports. I invite you to sign up for my weekly newsletter, or subscribe to my podcast.
Latest Articles by John Steppe
Iowa Hawkeyes Sports Feb. 11, 2025 6:02 pm1d ago
Iowa baseball pitching coach Sean Kenny believes “there isn’t a team in the country that wouldn’t have” Iowa City native Cade Obermueller in its rotation.
Iowa Hawkeyes Sports Feb. 10, 2025 6:00 am2d ago
Jen Llewellyn believes an gymnastics national championship is something “you can do” at Iowa.
Iowa Football Feb. 10, 2025 10:43 am2d ago
With only four of last year’s Week 1 starters returning, Iowa’s defense will certainly look different in 2025.
Iowa Football Feb. 7, 2025 1:34 pm5d ago
With the caveat that a lot can change between now and Iowa’s 2025 season opener on Aug. 30, here is a very early projection of what Iowa’s depth chart could look like on the offensive side of the ball
Iowa Basketball Feb. 5, 2025 8:50 am7d ago
Iowa is still seeking philanthropic backing for Carver-Hawkeye Arena renovations. At the same time, the athletic department “will be more thoughtful about projects that aren’t necessities” as it braces for directly paying athletes in 2025-26.
Iowa Hawkeyes Sports Feb. 4, 2025 4:17 pm8d ago
Winterset native Jena Young and Fort Dodge native Jalen Adams are among the key players for Iowa softball in 2025.
Hawk Off the Press Feb. 4, 2025 10:05 am8d ago
Iowa football radio color commentator Pat Angerer joins the Hawk Off The Press podcast to reflect on his first year in the booth
Iowa Basketball Feb. 3, 2025 9:37 am9d ago
Caitlin Clark joined Michelle Edwards and Megan Gustafson as the only Iowa women’s basketball alumni to have their numbers retired. Jan Jensen praised their “mental fortitude” and “expectation for greatness” on Sunday.
Iowa Basketball Feb. 2, 2025 5:09 pm10d ago
Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 is officially immortalized in the rafters of Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Here is video of the ceremony following the Hawkeyes’ 76-69 win over No. 4 USC.
Iowa Basketball Feb. 2, 2025 12:38 pm10d ago
Caitlin Clark is back in Iowa City as Iowa women’s basketball retires her number after Sunday’s game against USC. Here is what she told reporters ahead of the historic moment:
Iowa Basketball Feb. 2, 2025 6:30 am10d ago
The Hawkeyes more than doubled their women’s basketball ticket revenue in Caitlin Clark’s senior season, according to Iowa’s most recent NCAA financial filing.
Iowa Football Jan. 31, 2025 6:30 am12d ago
After a trio of sixth-year seniors anchored the position group in 2024, Iowa’s secondary will need to turn to some younger contributors in 2025.
Iowa Football Jan. 28, 2025 3:28 pm15d ago
The Hawkeyes’ 2026 recruiting class is ranked highly after picking up three offensive line commitments within a 24-hour span.
Iowa Football Jan. 27, 2025 1:18 pm16d ago
The Chicago Bears are hiring Iowa alum Declan Doyle to be their next offensive coordinator, according to reports from ESPN and NFL Network.
Iowa State Football Jan. 23, 2025 11:25 am20d ago
Texas, Oregon and Penn State round out the top five after national champion Ohio State and runner-up Notre Dame on John Steppe’s final AP ballot of the 2024 season.