May the Cinco be With You
Happy 4th & 5th of May! (with apologies to Marty Robbins) The Ballad of Han Cholo Out in the Tatooine town of Mos Eisley I fell in love with an Alderaan girl Nighttime would find me in Chalmun's Cantina Music... -
The 2013 Iowahawk Earth Week Cruise-In Grand Champion Carbonator
Thanks again to all who participated in this year's edition of the Earth Week Cruise-In and for renewing my faith in the transformative healing power of internal combustion. And now comes the hardest part: winnowing the entries to determine who... -
The 2013 Iowahawk Earth Week Cruise-In
What, you think I forgot? Rejoice citizen, it's time for the 8th Annual Iowahawk Earth Week Cruise-In - 7 days of peace, love, and carbon-belching horsepower straight from the garages of Iowahawk readers. Together we can combat climate change and... -
That Was the Week That Was
(with apologies to Billy Joel) At the Boston Marathon, someone set us up the bomb Backpack tax attacks, at least that's what they say Talking heads smelling Tea, live on MSNBC New York Times solving crimes, suspects the NRA Journalist,... -
I’m Ba-ack
... from Austin, TX with these ginchy photos of the 12th annual Lone Star Round Up hot rod and custom extravaganza. I'm also semi-back from my self imposed blogging exile, and plan to resume assaulting your sensibilities here at Iowahawk... -
White House Scientists Struggle to Contain Outbreak of Scrutonium
WASHINGTON DC - Engaged a relentless battle against time and fatigue, a select group of message scientists assembled by the White House's Center for Narrative Control say they will take "all steps necessary" to contain a recent outbreak of scrutonium,... -
Stars Get In Your Eyes
Special Iowahawk Guest Commentary By Barack Obama, Stargazer-in-Chief When I learned of the untimely passing of Neil Armstrong I was, like all Americans, deeply moved and saddened. I share your sense of loss for this American hero, even if his... -
They Fly Through the Air With the Greatest of Ease
Wings and Wheels: vistas from the Hawkperch as we watched the Blue Angels and other attractions at the Chicago Air and Water Show yesterday. Plus bonus photos of Cruise Night at Buffo's! -
