But why is Iowa the Hawkeyes, and who is their official mascot? Who (or What) Is the Iowa Hawkeyes’ Mascot? Herky the Hawk is the beloved mascot of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes athletics.

Herky managed to get his tie on without help ... During the coach’s news conference, the Hawkeye team waited patiently to meet their new coach. They all were wearing the white shirt and gold ...

A professor at the University of Iowa is concerned that the school’s hawk mascot, Herky, looks angry — and its appearance could be contributing to a culture of violence, depression ...