Interview: Laura Bergus on Authoritarianism in Iowa

March 12, 2024

Lawyer and Iowa City city council member Laura Bergus talks about the alarming recent trend of authoritarianism in Iowa. She also elaborates on why the government is targeting trans people, and the purpose of the Back the Blue laws.

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KRUI Staff Favorite Albums of 2023

January 5, 2024

By John Glab

With the new year now here, twelve KRUI staff members write about their favorite albums from the past year that helped define their 2023. Here are their thoughts and feelings on their individual picks.

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KRUI Staff Favorite Songs of 2023

January 4, 2024

By John Glab

2023 is now over. To either celebrate or mourn that, fourteen KRUI staff members pick their favorite songs released over the past year. Here are their thoughts and feelings on their individual picks.

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Iowa City Community Members Demand a Ceasefire in Palestine

December 25, 2023

By John Glab

A couple weeks ago, protest happened at Kinnick Stadium in support of the Palestinian people amid Israeli bombings of Gaza. A few days later, many Iowa City community members called on city council to support a ceasefire in Palestine.

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KRUI Media Empire Expands by Introducing New Video Content

December 6, 2023

By John Glab

KRUI expands into creating video content with two new pieces: a back alley interview with Chat Pile, and an interview with Track Zero artist Sen Morimoto.

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Oneohtrix Point Never Uploads to sunsetcorp Again

November 8, 2023

By John Glab

Oneohtrix Point Never uploaded to the sunsetcorp YouTube channel, famous for hosting Eccojams, some of the first vaporwave songs. It has people believing more may release soon, but there seem to be alternate motives.

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Photos From Swae Lee Live On the Pentacrest

October 10, 2023

By John Glab

Photos from Swae Lee’s performance on the University of Iowa’s Pentacrest. The show was the latest iteration of SCOPE Production’s annual Homecoming concert.

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Track Zero Preview: Emily Wells to Christen the New Concert Series by The Englert

September 19, 2023

By John Glab

Emily Wells will play the first ever show for The Englert’s new concert series Track Zero, which aims to bring in more alternative artists, and newer, experimental sounds to the Iowa City area.

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Youth Lagoon Remerges from Hibernation at Gabe’s

July 23, 2023

By John Glab

Youth Lagoon played their fourth show on there first tour in over five years at Gabe’s in Iowa City after the release of “Heaven is a Junkyard.”

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Show Preview: Gabe’s Hosts One of the First Youth Lagoon Performances in Over Five Years

July 15, 2023

By John Glab

Youth Lagoon returns to touring after releasing his new album “Heaven is a Junkyard,” playing one of his first shows in over five years at Gabe’s in Iowa City on July 18th.

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Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

This Wednesday on November 12th, Iowa City embraces the New Wave revival as the trailblazing band, Nuovo Testamento performs at The James Theater as part of The Englert’s Track Zero Series.

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Concert Preview: Spin Art, painting the scene with sound

In the crowded gallery of rising bands, few make as bold a splash as Iowa’s own prog pop-punks Spin Art, performing live at Lefty’s in Des Moines this weekend.

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News →

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

This month, Johnson County Democrats are conducting “listening tours” to connect with students at the University of Iowa, consisting of various extracurricular and undergraduate-based organizations and events. The listening tour works as an open forum for students to describe their needs, goals, and priorities when it comes to both elected officials and the Democratic Party.

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Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

The vast majority of Voters in Iowa City turned out on Nov 4th to adopt a 1 % local-option sales tax (LOST), setting the stage for a shift in how the city will raise and allocate funds beginning next summer.

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Sports →

Finding a Way: Bears Come Back to Beat Giants, 24-20

Somehow, someway, the Bears keep winning. It isn’t pretty, but it doesn’t matter. A win is a win is a win.

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The “Duck” Hunt for Playoffs Falls Short

In a rain-soaked showdown at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa’s playoff hopes slipped away as Oregon edged the Hawkeyes 18-16 on a last-second field goal. Despite a thrilling 93-yard touchdown drive led by Mark Gronowski, the Ducks’ steady ground game and clutch kicking sealed Iowa’s heartbreak.

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Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

Finding a Way: Bears Come Back to Beat Giants, 24-20

Interview: Andrew McMahon

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

The “Duck” Hunt for Playoffs Falls Short

KRUI Staff Picks: Best Releases of October

John Glab

Interview: Laura Bergus on Authoritarianism in Iowa

Iowa City Community Members Demand a Ceasefire in Palestine

KRUI Media Empire Expands by Introducing New Video Content

Oneohtrix Point Never Uploads to sunsetcorp Again

Photos From Swae Lee Live On the Pentacrest

Track Zero Preview: Emily Wells to Christen the New Concert Series by The Englert

Youth Lagoon Remerges from Hibernation at Gabe’s

Show Preview: Gabe’s Hosts One of the First Youth Lagoon Performances in Over Five Years

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

Concert Preview: Spin Art, painting the scene with sound

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Finding a Way: Bears Come Back to Beat Giants, 24-20

The “Duck” Hunt for Playoffs Falls Short

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