A beloved piece of Iowa Hawkeyes history is getting a fitting sendoff.
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition bobblehead celebrating the iconic Hawkins Drive water tower, the familiar white structure that has watched over Kinnick Stadium for generations.
The collectible marks the first bobblehead ever created featuring the landmark, which has stood just outside the northeast corner of Kinnick Stadium since 1960. For decades, the towering structure has served as a backdrop for unforgettable Hawkeyes moments, from game days to family photos taken by fans returning to Iowa City.
The bobblehead recreates the water tower atop a green, grass-textured base and features the iconic Tigerhawk logo on one side and the Iowa logo on the other. Each bobblehead is individually numbered in a limited run of 2,026 pieces and is available exclusively through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum's online store. The collectibles are priced at $30 and are expected to ship in December.
The release comes as the Hawkins Drive water tower enters its final chapter. Removal of the nearly 70-year-old structure began July 10 and is expected to continue through the end of August. The tower is being dismantled section by section to make room for a new adult inpatient tower at University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital, a project that will expand patient care on campus.
Although the original tower is coming down, the University of Iowa has already constructed a new, larger water tower northwest of the football practice fields near Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Featuring the same black-and-gold Iowa branding, the replacement tower has a capacity of 2.7 million gallons, more than triple the approximately 750,000-gallon capacity of the original.
In recent weeks, hundreds of Hawkeyes fans, students and alumni have stopped by Kinnick Stadium to snap photos with the soon-to-disappear landmark before it becomes part of school history.
"We're excited to unveil the first bobble featuring the iconic Hawkins Drive water tower, which was a staple in Iowa City for nearly 70 years," National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said in a statement.
"Overlooking the northeast corner of Kinnick Stadium, the legendary structure made its presence felt and was a special part of the campus scenery. This bobble will be a must-have for those who want to fondly remember the beloved Hawkins Drive water tower."
The Hawkins Drive water tower is expected to be fully removed before the Hawkeyes open the 2026 football season against Northern Illinois on Sept. 5, making this commemorative bobblehead a nostalgic keepsake for generations of Iowa fans.
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