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Corn Monument: History (2021-Present)

The Corn Monument has been a Hawkeye Engineer tradition dating back to 1919.
History of the Corn Monument 2021-Present

2021

Photo Credit: Office of Strategic Communication - University of Iowa

2021 Homecoming Game
Iowa vs Purdue: 7 - 24

2024

Photo Credit: College of Engineering

2024 Homecoming Game
Iowa vs Northwestern: 40 - 17

This corn monument pays homage to the south endzone of Kinnick Stadium. The design features a faux brick façade mimicking Kinnick Stadium, including the stadium arches and statue of Nile Kinnick. Enhanced lighting illuminates the state of Iowa outline and “IOWA” lettering, making the monument a spectacle even after dark. The scoreboard design displays “Iowa 1,000,000, Northwestern 0,” a nod to the “Hawks by a Million” tagline that has been popularized by The Washed Up Walkons Podcast when it was used as a game "prediction" in a 2018 segment.

2022

Photo Credit: Office of Strategic Communication - University of Iowa

2022 Homecoming Game
Iowa vs Northwestern: 33 - 13

The 2022 monument draws influence from the Park Road Bridge on Dubuque Street which connects the University to the greater Iowa City area. The goal of this monument was to symbolize this connection between the University population and the community of Iowa City as each group benefits from the other creating a world-class environment for students and a great place to live.

2023

Photo Credit: College of Engineering

2023 Homecoming Game
Iowa vs Purdue: 20 - 14

The 2023 Homecoming theme for all of campus was the "Golden Age." This celebration paid tribute to 111 years of Homecoming at the University of Iowa by channeling the vivacious spirit and elegance of the Roaring Twenties, merging its timeless charm with contemporary values and vigor. Bringing to life the golden glow of yesteryears, celebrating not just a decade, but also a century of tradition, resilience, and innovation. Our homage to the "Golden Age" is a testament to our storied past and our bright future.