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Photos: Herky on Parade III debuts in five Eastern Iowa communities

The third iteration presents 100 fiberglass statues of the University of Iowa mascot, Herky, each painted with a unique design

Savannah BlakeSavannah BlakeJim SlosiarekJim Slosiarek

May. 1, 2024 11:00 am

Herky statues painted by artists sit on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Herky statues painted by artists sit on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. Herky on Parade has returned for its third installment. The project is a cooperative effort between University of Iowa Athletics, the cities of Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Solon, Tiffin, Think Iowa City and Iowa City Area Sports Commission. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A Herky statue that honors America’s national parks sits on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A Herky statue that honors America’s national parks sits on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A Herky statue that honors the national parks sits on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A Herky statue that honors the national parks sits on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A Herky statue painted to look like a sheriff sits on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A Herky statue painted to look like a sheriff sits on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A lunch lady Herky statue -- modeled after a character portrayed by Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live -- sits on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A lunch lady Herky statue -- modeled after a character portrayed by Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live -- sits on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Chrome Herky statues sit on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Chrome Herky statues sit on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Chrome Herky statues sit on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Chrome Herky statues sit on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A Herky statue painted by a local artist displays icons from around Iowa while sitting at a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A Herky statue painted by a local artist displays icons from around Iowa while sitting at a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A Herky statue painted by a local artist displays icons from around Iowa -- including the world’s largest frying pan in Brandon, and Field of Dreams in Dyersville -- sits at a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A Herky statue painted by a local artist displays icons from around Iowa -- including the world’s largest frying pan in Brandon, and Field of Dreams in Dyersville -- sits at a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A candy inspired Herky statue -- modeled after the Willy Wonka character, who was famously portrayed by University of Iowa graduate Gene Wilder -- sits in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A candy inspired Herky statue -- modeled after the Willy Wonka character, who was famously portrayed by University of Iowa graduate Gene Wilder -- sits in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Herky statues painted by artists sit on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Herky statues painted by artists sit on display in a warehouse at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville on April 10. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Herky the mascot clowns around with some of the Herky of Parade statues standing in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky the mascot clowns around with some of the Herky of Parade statues standing in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky the mascot dances between the aisles of Herky of Parade statues standing in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky the mascot dances between the aisles of Herky of Parade statues standing in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Think Iowa City president Josh Schamberger is interviewed as he stands near some of the Herky of Parade statues as they stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Think Iowa City president Josh Schamberger is interviewed as he stands near some of the Herky of Parade statues as they stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Herky of Parade statues stand in formation like the Terracotta Army of the Qin dynasty in China on the floor of XTream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday, April 29, 2024. The 101 statues of the University of Iowa mascot are the third installment of the public art project, expanding on the 2004 and 2014 editions.The event will celebrate Herky’s 75th birthday. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
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