Herky On Parade

Name: Herky On Parade
Address: Coralville, IA, 52241, US
Telephone: +13193376592
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Herky the Hawk is back On Parade! Check out the 100 statues on the streets of Johnson County!
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In 2004 Herky on Parade was the largest public art project ever produced in the Iowa City/Coralville area. It was a collaboration with the University of Iowa, the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Coralville and City of Iowa City. It’s 10 years later and time to celebrate the 10th anniversary with 84 more Herky statues, a new pose, and we’re expanding our parade to No

rth Liberty. Over 50 artists, both local and regional, have participated in creating these works of art. Starting May 5, 2014 the Herkys have been “on parade” for public display and come down August 26, 2014. The Herky on Parade Final Farewell will take place on August 29 in Coralville's Iowa River Landing at FRY fest, www.FRYfest.com. Following the parade, the Herkys will be auctioned off to support United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties. In 2014, the greater University of Iowa will also celebrate 125 seasons of Hawkeye football and the 75th anniversary of Iowa’s 1939 Ironmen team. For silent and live auction information, please visit www.herkyonparade2.com or call 319-337-6592.

06/23/2024

"Herk-E" was created by artists Alexis L Belme, Melanie E Landsittel, Abbie A McLaren, Jessie M Meiers, Lauren Smith and Carter White, sponsored by University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art.

It is inspired by "E," a renowned oil painting by Marsden Hartley that is part of the museum collection, the Hawkeyes reimagined their mascot. Their playful interpretation is a colorful symbol of both school spirit and artistic expression.

06/22/2024

artist Mattea Whetstone created "Herk’s Anatomy," which is sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care, inspired by the University of Iowa medical colleges and hospitals. Outlines of various sports equipment are also hidden throughout the skeleton, as a nod to sports medicine.

06/21/2024

Granite Herky statue by artist Jeff Christiansen is sponsored by Kahler Collision Center.

The statue looks as if he’s been carved straight out of granite! Fitting for the toughest and strongest bird on the planet! Go Hawks!

06/21/2024

Her-Crete has made its way back on parade after a few repairs.

You can find Her-Crete at Penn Meadows Park in North Liberty near the gazebo!

This statue was created by artist Madeline Recker and sponsored by Hawkeye Ready Mix.

06/20/2024

☀️ Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.☀️

Go visit Golden Hour Herky painted by artist Cameron Reimers sponsored by Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Chad Reimers in University Heights.

06/19/2024

This statue celebrates Duke Slater and the 1921 National Championship Iowa football team.

"Old Gold Herky" was created by artist Sarah Lenger, Lenger Design Studio and is sponsored by 7G Distributing.

06/18/2024

artists Kelly Moore and Will Kemple-Taylor developed a painting style that incorporates large scale imagery, bold colors and a semi-realistic rendering for "Color Me Herky" sponsored by The Iowa Children's Museum.

You can download a coloring sheet page for this statue by clicking here: theicm.org/color-me-herky/

06/17/2024

A look back to last year at FRYfest as the community of mascots celebrated the 75th birthday of Herky the Hawk.

Go celebrate by taking a pic with your favorite statue.

You'll have a chance to see all 100 statues together during on Aug. 30 at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center.

06/17/2024

Hawkeyes, roll out.

Herktimus Prime is back!

artist Dave Schaeffer's Artwork created this statue inspired by the shared love he and his children have for Transformers.

GreenState Credit Union is the presenting sponsor for Herky on Parade and sponsored this statue.

06/17/2024

Trailhead Herky is located at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area, sponsored by the City of Solon.

artist Art by matthew n. kargol made sure to include a helmet in the design for this Herky, make sure you wear yours as you all year round.

06/16/2024

ANF Herky was meticulously covered from head to toe in a mosaic of corn and beans, in honor of America’s Farmers. artists in the Hernandez Family: Carey, Eli, Bethy, Maria, Cal, Niall created this statue sponsored by Heartland Express.

06/15/2024

Herky on Parade is happy to celebrate .

These statues painted by Gary Watson (Creations n' Chrome) feature the colors of the rainbow and are sponsored by Iowa Cannabis Company.

Find the full rainbow of Herky statues inside the Chauncey in Iowa City.

06/14/2024

Bottoms Up is back on the streets!

artist Stacey Jackson created this statue, sponsored by McGrath Toyota of Iowa City, out of thousands of recycled bottle caps.

06/14/2024

Happy Flag Day!

Artist Yuchen Liu created this statue "International Herky" featuring flags of countries around the world for the City of Coralville, Iowa Government.

06/13/2024

The bright, energetic colors show that communities are full of unique people from all walks of life. artist Guy Green created "Iowa Cityscapes Herky" featuring the skylines of Dubuque, Davenport, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Des Moines for this statue sponsored by Dupaco Community Credit Union.

06/12/2024

"Scarecrow Herky" was created by artist Hannah Wright and sponsored by Think Iowa City. This Herky was made using epoxy resin to build out the depth on his clothes and typical scarecrow features while Liquitex paints bring bright colors and life to his design.

06/11/2024

Gene Wilder, who was born on June 11, 1933, graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in Communication and Theatre Arts in 1955.

Herky Wilder, by artists Chad and Kara Hageman, is sponsored by the University of Iowa Libraries.

06/10/2024

Bottoms Up is headed back to its artist for some minor repairs. As our Infirmary staff continue to monitor the health of all the statues, we would like to remind Herky's fans, for enjoyment of all, to not tug, pull, or hang on pieces of them.

06/10/2024

“Herky in the Wildflowers” invites viewers to pause, appreciate, and contemplate the transient and exquisite nature of life and our remarkable state. This statue was created by artist Lori Steffens, sponsored by Dotł'izhi. Each bloom reflects the intricate details of Iowa’s wildflower diversity.

06/09/2024

Herky Laureate is a tribute to Iowa City’s storied literary history. Adorned in a tapestry of book pages featuring excerpts from celebrated Iowa Writer’s Workshop authors, this statue created by Sarah Lenger is sponsored by Kirkwood Community College.

06/08/2024

"Scout Herky" was created by artist Brian White and sponsored by the Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America which proudly serves over 2,250 youth in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn & Washington Counties.

06/07/2024

Mmm... donuts. It's today!

Homer Herky was created by artist Art by matthew n. kargol and sponsored by Think Iowa City.

What's your favorite kind of donut?

06/06/2024

Greater Herkonomics represents the collaborative spirit and synergetic approach of the people, organizations, and businesses in the greater Iowa City area. Featuring colorful skylines from cities, small towns, and rural areas. artist Ali Hval created this statue sponsored by Greater Iowa City Inc and Better Together 2030.

06/05/2024

Get your poster TODAY! These posters are a great way to remember the 2024 parade and all of the beautiful art created. Where do you plan on hanging your poster?

Posters are available for purchase on the herkyonparade3.com website and in-person at the Think Iowa City office.

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Bottoms Up is back on the streets! #HerkyOnParade artist Stacey Jackson created this statue, sponsored by McGrath Toyota of Iowa City, out of thousands of recycled bottle caps.

Herky on Parade: Wherk Life Balance, A Tribute to Ned Ashton

City Park Pool is open for the summer! It was designed by Ned Ashton in 1949. He was an All-American swimmer for the #Hawkeyes and served as a professor of civil engineering at Iowa. Wherk Life Balance, A Tribute to Ned Ashton, was created by #HerkyOnParade artists Chad & Kara Hageman for The City of Iowa City Government.

Golden Herky

THE HUNT IS ON! The Golden Herky is the 100th statue and it has made its way to the streets in a TOP SECRET location in Johnson County. Now it's up to YOU to locate the statue and win a prize! The FIRST person to show up at the Think Iowa City office with a picture with Golden Herky will win the GRAND PRIZE including one of the following... - Herky on Parade Shirt, Poster, Sticker, Calendar, Bobblehead of your choice, and a $100 Lowes Gift Card, provided by sponsor Michael McEleney, Urban Acres Real Estate **DISCLAIMER** Some of the items in the grand prize will not be available until October. The FIRST 50 people to show up at the Think Iowa City office with a picture with Golden Herky will win one of the following... - Herky on Parade Poster and sticker! **NOTE** the Gold Herky located inside of FilmScene is NOT the Golden Herky. Have fun & good luck finding the Golden Herky! #Herkyonparade

Have you gotten to see High Voltage Herky while it's lit up? This #HerkyOnParade statue is located on the corner of Iowa Avenue and Clinton Street. Members of IBEW Local 405, who created and sponsored this statue, set it to turn on a flash of energy at night every 15 minutes.

Take a look behind the scenes with our install teams, which consisted of 114 volunteers installing 100 #Herkyonparade statues throughout Johnson County. Thank you to our friend James Drescher and the team at Rooted Films for capturing the night of install. GreenState Credit Union JUNK Brands Authentic Brand