In the fall of 2008 my friend, TJ Anderson — a member of the University of Iowa's Herky the Hawk mascot squad — took note of an unused space in the southwest corner of Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. And the idea of "" was born.
TJ envisioned creating Herky's Nest — a home for Herky — that also serves as a premium seating area for children and families from the . The goodwill gesture brings the community together in a lighthearted and meaningful way.
Jake Bouma is a youth minister in Clive, Iowa. He listens to
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