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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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College Football Preview: Big East Predictions

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By Neal Ternes The College Football Preview Show picks are back again with the Big East!  This week we will be going team by team and explaining our selections. Neal: South Florida Lars: West Virginia For the second year in a row I have the Bulls as surprise picks to win the Big East.  Skip Holtz is a phenomenal coach and I think this team will be light years ahead of where they were last season.  BJ Daniels showed marked improvement as a passer in the new offensive scheme by the end of last year and I think the South … Continued

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College Football Preview: Non-AQ Predictions

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By: Neal Ternes Words and predictions for the non-AQ conferences and independents brought to you by Neal Ternes and Lars Headington of the College Football Preview Show. Neal’s Predictions: BLUE Lars’ Predictions: RED MAC West Western Michigan Northern Illinois* Toledo Toledo Northern Illinois Western Michigan Central Michigan Central Michigan Eastern Michigan Ball State Ball State Eastern Michigan MAC East Miami (OH)* Ohio Ohio Temple Temple Miami (OH) Bowling Green Kent State Kent State Buffalo Buffalo Bowling Green Akron Akron The MAC is top heavy in both of its’ divisions this year.  Lars is more confident that NIU can recover after … Continued

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