His campaign to popularize the nickname proved successful, and in 1838, territorial officials formally approved the use of “Hawkeye” for the state. Herky first appeared as a costumed mascot at ...

A professor at the University of Iowa is concerned that the school’s hawk mascot, Herky ... I plead with you to allow Herky to be like one of us, sometimes sad, sometimes happy, sometimes ...

Courtesy photo Reed Niebauer served as both Herky the Hawk’s handler ... “Every mascot walks a little different. It sounds stupid to describe, but if he were to walk like a normal person ...

More: From Herktimus Prime to Ninja Turtle Herky, view all 100 Herky on Parade statues The miniature Herkys feature Iowa legends like Duke Slater ... and is loved by Hawkeye fans young and ...

The 15th rendition of all things Hawkeye is set for Friday, Aug. 30, and will be highlighted by a farewell to Herky on Parade 3.0, a Hall of Fame ceremony, and a performance from former American ...