Mission Creek Celebrates 15 Years

December 11, 2019

Mission Creek Festival will celebrate 15 years of showcasing the arts in Iowa City next year. With a lineup of literary and musical acts, the festival is sure to draw crowds. Featured Image via Mission Creek.

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Album Review: “Mr” by Leslie Odom Jr.

November 25, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. released his second album, Mr, this November. Read more to find out about its unique mix of musical styles and influences. Featured image via Playbill.

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Witching Hour: Counterfeit Madison @ Englert Theatre 11/2/19

November 3, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Counterfeit Madison confronted racial issues in America through her original work and the recontextualisation of the music of visionary Nina Simone during a powerful performance at the Englert Theatre on Saturday, November 2nd. Featured image by Kate Sweeny, courtesy of Counterfeit Madison website.

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Bad Suns @ The Pentacrest 10/18/19

October 19, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

The homecoming concert at the Pentacrest on Friday, October 18th featured alternative rock groups The Greeting Committee and Bad Suns. Featured image via substreammagazine.com

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A Soundtrack to Madness: The Music of Joker

October 16, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Joker hit theaters this week, to wide acclaim from audiences and critics alike. The film is not only powerful in character and visuals, but features an impactful soundtrack that plays off of the themes of the movie. Featured image via standard.co.uk

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Album Review: “Dazer” by Halfloves

September 30, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Let Halfloves new album “Dazer” hypnotize you with their unique psychedelic blend of indie rock. Featured photo courtesy of the Des Moines Music Coalition.

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Album Review: Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You”

April 30, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Hip hop and self-empowerment queen Lizzo released a new album, “Cuz I Love You,” this April. Read more about the spirit-stirring album here! (Featured Image via The Cut)

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Old Soul: Sunny Day Songs

April 8, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Good music can be an even more powerful vitamin D. It lifts our spirits, gets us moving, and can even give us a better outlook on the day. With a mix of r&b, rock, EDM, and other genres, enjoy any of these sunny day songs! (Featured photo by Leon Biss on Unsplash)

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Hurray for the Riff Raff @ The Englert Theatre 4/6/2019

April 7, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Hurray for the Riff Raff brought a powerful political voice to The Englert Theatre on Saturday, taking a stance through music. (Featured image via Reddit)

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Jay Som @ The Englert Theatre 4/5/2019

April 6, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Bedroom-pop artist Jay Som regaled The Englert Theatre with her mesmerizing sound on Friday, April 5 as part of the 2019 Mission Creek Festival. (Featured Image via Bandcamp)

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KRUI Spins

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Laughing Lyre

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KRUI Spins

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Bijou Banter

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People Power Radio Hour

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KRUI Spins

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The Evil Wizard Witching Hour

8:00 PM

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Happy Happy Joy Joy Radio Hour

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T.R.E.A.T.

10:00 PM

12:00 AM

freemusicnow.net

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Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Father John Misty returns to Iowa tonight on October 1st at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines for the first time since performing at 80/35 festival in 2022, a show I was not only at, but also vaguely remember.

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Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Last week, Chicago’s emo sweethearts Your Arms Are My Cocoon returned to Iowa City (again!), this time in the basement of someone’s house.

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Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Cartels have increasingly looked to social media to move counterfeit medications made to resemble authentic prescriptions, often laced with deadly doses of fentanyl.

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Des Moines’ plan to solve its budget crisis: gentrification

Des Moines is facing the culmination of multiple long-standing budgetary crises resulting in its present $17 million annual deficit. Without room in the general fund, transportation is facing cuts, utility rates have been hiked, and agencies reorganized…

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The Time is ‘Nowski: Hawks Fight Their Way Out Of Piscataway, 38-28

Iowa unveiled a far more dynamic offense at Rutgers, mixing creativity with big-play confidence behind Mark Gronowski’s command. The result was a 38-28 road win that felt like a turning point for the Hawkeyes’ attack.

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Alone at the Top

As the final seconds drained away at Kinnick Stadium, Kirk Ferentz was doused in orange Gatorade and handed his place in history. With win No. 206, Ferentz passed Woody Hayes to become the winningest coach in Big Ten history, his understated Midwestern legacy built less on titles than on the thousands of players who call him their coach.

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Concert Preview: Deafheaven in Davenport at the Capitol Theater, October 9

Interview: World’s Worst on their past, present, and the Real Housewives of SLC

Concert Review: Jefferson Starship, September 21st

Concert Preview: White Reaper w/ Lip Critic and World’s Worst at Gabe’s Oct. 4. An open-eyed look into the new record Only Slightly Empty

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Lauren Arzbaecher

Mission Creek Underground: Garth Greenwell

“It’s Corona Time,” and Music Might Help Get You Through It

Crashing Cars and Candy Bars: Inside COIN’s “Dreamland”

Mission Creek Celebrates 15 Years

Album Review: “Mr” by Leslie Odom Jr.

Bad Suns @ The Pentacrest 10/18/19

A Soundtrack to Madness: The Music of Joker

Album Review: “Dazer” by Halfloves

Album Review: Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You”

Old Soul: Sunny Day Songs

Hurray for the Riff Raff @ The Englert Theatre 4/6/2019

Jay Som @ The Englert Theatre 4/5/2019

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Des Moines’ plan to solve its budget crisis: gentrification

The Time is ‘Nowski: Hawks Fight Their Way Out Of Piscataway, 38-28

Alone at the Top

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