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Party like it’s … 1980

National men’s soccer champions from Grand View University ran the Iowa Cubs B-Bop’s Burger race on Opening Night at Principal Park.

1980 Final Four Foto Flashback: Iowa students show support for Hawkeyes star Steve Krafcisin and poke NBC broadcaster and ACC homer Billy Packer. 📷 Photo by Mathew Brady

The @IowaCubs kick off the 2026 season tonight. Here are 5 stories to follow throughout the year. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/b…

The last time Iowa played in the Final Four (1980) tickets to each two-game session were $15. [Iowa and Purdue played in the penultimate third-place consolation game before the national championship game.]

Good luck this season, @iowacubs! We'll be cheering for you all season long! #OneDSM

Happy @IowaCubs Opening Day! We’ve got baseball at Principal Park tonight - and through the weekend - to get 2026 started. Lots of new stuff to see and experience at the ballpark this year. Everyone is welcome to come be part of the fun! #MiLB #OpeningDay

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Gene Shalit was also a fan of the Michigan Battle Cats in 2002, the team’s final year of existence. #MiLB

TV legend and movie critic Gene Shalit is 100 today. He was a fan of the Iowa Cubs back in the day. #MiLB

If bars in Houston were smart they’d be placing orders tonight for truckloads of Busch Light

SHAWK THE WORLD! Let’s Go Hawks!!!

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A group of children is touring the ballpark today and came up to the radio booth. I asked if anyone had any questions. A small boy raised his hand politely and asked, "What happens if they get hit in the nuts"? I'm thankful for these opportunities to shape future generations.

Omaha Storm Chasers mention on tonight’s episode of “The Pitt” #MiLB

Sign of the times #MiLB

The Dugout Cafe Orient, Iowa #TenderloinTrail

It snowed last night and is 9° this morning at Principal Park. Forecast for Friday says 78°. First pitch for @IowaCubs is 11 days away with potential for a Jaxon Wiggins/Travis Bazzana matchup at some point opening weekend.

Foto Flashback: Cubbie Bear at the 2014 Oscars. #MiLB