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The Fruit Bats and Matthew Logan Vasquez Raise The Crowd

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Article by Myles Ackman and Kade Grierson | Cover Photo by Cat Dooley For the first time in fifteen years, Fruit Bats returned to Iowa City on October 21 for a performance at The Englert Theatre, with support from Matthew Logan Vasquez. “Iowa City was the first place I ever traveled far to, and I thought, ‘this place resembles freedom,’” – Fruit Bats and permanent member Eric D. Johnson. The three of us—Elle, Myles, and Kade—were the youngest people in the audience by far, and sat near the front on the edge of a sea of double denim, floral shirts, … Continued

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Rob Sand and Zach Lahn Go Head-to-Head One Final Time Ahead of the Iowa Gubernatorial Election

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With the midterms just one week away, Iowa Gubernatorial candidates Rob Sand (D) and Zach Lahn (R) went face-to-face in their third debate of the season. Both candidates are competing to replace Gov. Kim Reynolds, who chose not to run for reelection after nine years. As Sand and Zahn settled into their podiums ahead of the debate, both were given one minute to provide their opening remarks. Sand, who has heavily emphasized cross-partisan viewpoints through his campaign, did just that to kick off the evening debate. “There are a lot of people in leadership in both the democratic and republican … Continued

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In Defense of Not Watching

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To watch or not to watch? Ryan Paris recaps his experience taking in Iowa’s devastating loss from the Minnesota student section.

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 Miller-Meeks and Bohannan Face Off in One Final Push Ahead of Iowa Elections

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Former state representative Christina Bohannan (D) and U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) met at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, on October 20 for Iowa’s First Congressional District debate. Both candidates discussed issues weighing on Iowans’ minds, including agriculture, healthcare, and the economy. Once opening statements concluded, Bohannan and Miller-Meeks were questioned on what immediate actions they would take to lower the cost of living for Iowans. Miller-Meeks voted for no tax on tips or overtime back in May of 2025, when she voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In reference to lowering the cost of … Continued

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Jordan Kabialis

Down in the Desert – Day 2

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Jordan Kabialis, host of You Can Put it on the Board, is down in Arizona providing a look at 7 of the spring training facilities down there and previewing the 2012 season for the teams that call those facilities home. Day 2 of the trip takes a look at the spring training homes of the Athletics, Diamondbacks & Rockies. (Photo: Jordan Kabialis)

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Down in the Desert – Day 1

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Jordan Kabialis, host of You Can Put it on the Board, is down in Arizona providing a look at 7 of the spring training facilities down there and previewing the 2012 season for the teams that call those facilities home. Day 1 of the trip takes a look at the spring training homes of the Brewers, Mariners & Padres. (Photo: Jordan Kabialis)

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Tuesday Tirade: March 13th

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Ozzie Guillen may not be manager of the White Sox anymore but he’s continuing to be the same entertaining manager for the Marlins, getting himself ejected from a Spring Training game against the Red Sox. (Photo from cbssports.com)

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Tuesday Tirade: Feb. 28

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Spring Training has begun and already Major League Baseball finds itself at the center of the Tuesday Tirade. Jordan Kabialis quite confused as to how MLB can be so disgusted over the ruling on Ryan Braun’s suspension while viewing it perfectly acceptable to cut Manny Ramirez’s in half. (Photo: Jordan Kabialis)

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Tuesday Tirade: Feb. 14

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Jordan Kabialis has JaVale McGee as the subject of this week’s Tuesday Tirade because of making a play that is too stupid for words. Carlos Boozer’s time-out and Jeremy Lin’s handshake also make honorable mentions. (Photo from washingtonpost.com)

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Tuesday Tirade: Feb. 7

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For the second straight week the NBA finds itself in the hot seat; this time for making a really stupid scheduling error. As you know, if you do something stupid, our very own Jordan Kabialis is going to call you on it. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

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