Alma Mater Iowa is the alma mater hymn for the University of Iowa.
The lyrics were written by Gene Mills - a graduate of the university's College of Engineering in 1947 and the melody was composed in 1960 [1] Come all alums of Iowa, and blend your voices true; Sing praises to our Alma Mater, as good Hawkeyes do.
Let's keep within our hearts a fire to magnify her fame; Bring credit to these noble halls where glory and honor reign.
The day is near when comrades here will bid farewell and part; But each Hawkeye carries on, thy spirit in his heart.
Alma Mater, Iowa.