After discovering The Hold Steady at Riot Fest, Logan Melia sits down with Craig Finn to discuss his new solo record Always Been, the evolution of narrative songwriting, and finding meaning in modern American life. From faith and mental health to baseball heartbreak, the conversation spans far beyond music.
Even after a valiant fourth quarter comeback, the Chicago Bears fell short of the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Heading into the playoffs, they’ll once again face off against a bitter rival: the Green Bay Packers.
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.
KRUI is pretty special, not only do we like music, but we also enjoy other things! From movies, video games, a DJ set, and sports, here’s a list of some of our KRUI picks from all things media that we loved to see in 2025.
No. 23 Iowa closed the 2025 season with a statement win, knocking off No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl behind a clutch performance from senior quarterback Mark Gronowski. The victory snapped Iowa’s long skid against ranked opponents and served as a fitting sendoff for a senior class that chose loyalty and one last ride together.
Four seconds left, just two yards away. After an all-game shootout, the Bears had one final chance to close the book on an improbable ending. They fell just short.
Taylor Axelson examines Britney Griner’s NBA prospects. (Photo credit: Associated Press)
Football is a dangerous profession, and it’s becoming more and more evident. Taylor Axelson explains. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Taylor Axelson examines A.J. Barker’s letter to Minnesota’s Jerry Kill, and explains why it may, or may not, have an effect on D-I athletics.
Taylor Axelson has the recap of Iowa’s 27-24 loss to Purdue Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. (Photo credit: Brian Ray/The Gazette-KCRG)
No Shave November is here and the fuzz is starting to grow! The autumn month has become a tradition in high schools and college towns across the country for guys to ditch the razors and grow out their beards. Gillettes go out of style while the facial hair grows in. The beards have become a staple not only for guys walking around campus during November, but have also become iconic for a select few professional athletes. In honor of No Shave November, let us take a moment to recognize some of the most epic beards in sports. The Oklahoma City … Continued
Taylor Axelson examines the issue of concussions in the NFL.
It seems that everyday a little bit of this generation’s future is being stolen away. Young athletes walking the streets of Chicago are seeing their opportunity of playing at a college and receiving an education, disappear.
