Oasis “Live 25”: The Gig of a Lifetime

February 5, 2026

There were many tours in 2025, but one stood out. On a weekend that housed five shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field, Oasis Live ’25 was the standout of the weekend, and of a lifetime.

A Night at The Englert with Joseph

January 29, 2026

By Logan Melia

Portland indie-pop duo Joseph made their way to The Englert Theatre as they tour their new record “Closer to Happy”

Interview: Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup

January 28, 2026

By Logan Melia

KRUI’s Logan Melia chats with Jaret Reddick, frontman of Bowling for Soup. Jaret talks about Warped Tour’s return, diving into setlist creation, and their biggest headlining gig ever at Wembley Arena.

Interview: Brendan Brown of Wheatus

January 24, 2026

By Logan Melia

KRUI’s Logan Melia talks with Brendan Brown of Wheatus discussing their historic gigs, the joy of live shows, and what’s next for the band

Calling for Free

January 22, 2026

By Charles Fox

With over three decades of calling hockey games under his belt, Jason Shaver is considered one of the most respected sports broadcasters in the American Hockey League. While his path to the Chicago Wolves was anything but conventional, he will never put a price tag on the journey.

Out of Magic: Rams Knock Bears Out of Playoffs in Overtime 20-17

January 19, 2026

By Alex Izienicki

A miraculous season for the Chicago Bears finally came to an end against the Rams, one game shy of the NFC championship. Instead of boos from the stadium, there was applause, and hope, for a team that exceeded all expectations.

The Iowa Heartlanders Field Trip Experience

December 12, 2025

By Ryan Paris

What do you get when over 2000 kids fill the seats for a hockey game? Screaming, shrieking, and never ending energy.

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Alone at the Top

September 15, 2025

By Ryan Paris

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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Best Albums of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

The rumors are true, KRUI likes music! 2025 was a crazy year all around, and even crazier, we here at KRUI actually listened to lots of albums this year. We’ve picked out eleven of our favorite albums from this year to share, and explore together.

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Best Songs of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

It’s December 29, 2025, and if you can believe it, we here at KRUI actually listened to music throughout the whole year! From pop superstars, to indie legends, to the fresh Bandcamp up-and-comers, we’ve picked out nine of our favorite songs released this past year to share and explore together.

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Iowa Public Safety Leaders Warn “9-1-1 Can’t Wait,” Push for First Surcharge Increase Since 2013

Iowa’s 911 operators urge lawmakers to increase surcharge fees to cover rising costs.

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Dancing Differently

For nearly 40 years, Jhe Russell needed to be perfect. After all, his dance career demanded it. But when injuries and the chaos of life took him in a different direction, he found peace in a job he never expected.

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