KRUI & The Englert Theatre’s Mickey Hart Giveaway

August 9, 2012

Mickey Hart, a former drummer for The Grateful Dead, is coming to The Englert Theatre on August 22nd, and we’ve got a ticket and an autographed album to give away!

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80/35: A Midwestern Music Lover’s Dream

June 28, 2012

By Vanessa Ruiz

With 3 stages and over 40 bands, the 80/35 Music Festival will bring two full days of national, regional, and local music to Des Moines on July 6-7. Check out our picks for the must-see local bands at the festival!

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The KRUI Holiday Playlist

December 11, 2011

By Vanessa Ruiz

Our gift to you this holiday season: The KRUI Holiday Playlist.

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KRUI’s Pizza Showdown

December 5, 2011

By Vanessa Ruiz

Passionate about pizza? Vote for the best pizza place in Iowa City in KRUI’s Pizza Showdown!

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Show Spotlight: The Sean and Corey Thompson Show

November 28, 2011

By Vanessa Ruiz

If you’re looking for an entertaining talk show full of jokes, good times, and an exclusive weather report, the only thing to do is check out The Sean and Corey Thompson Show every Sunday from 1-2 PM on KRUI 89.7 FM!

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Show Spotlight: Top of the Schnapps

November 17, 2011

By Vanessa Ruiz

Every Thursday night at 8 PM, Lab Programming Director Jesse Marks embodies the spirit of The Lab with a radio show that defies all definition.

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Happy College Radio Day!

October 11, 2011

By Vanessa Ruiz

Happy College Radio Day! KRUI joined more than 350 stations on October 11, 2011 to raise awareness of college radio and celebrate its important creative contributions to American media.

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Show Spotlight: The Real Freshman Orientation

October 5, 2011

By Vanessa Ruiz

Every Tuesday night at 7, KRUI’s marketing staff tells you what you really need to know about life in Iowa City on “The Real Freshman Orientation.”

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Show Spotlight: Permission to Boogie

September 26, 2011

By Vanessa Ruiz

Every Thursday night on The Lab, hosts Zach Tilly and Skaaren Cossé bring you the perfect blend of up-and-coming tunes and clever banter on their show, Permission to Boogie.

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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

Vanessa Ruiz

KRUI & The Englert Theatre’s Mickey Hart Giveaway

80/35: A Midwestern Music Lover’s Dream

The KRUI Holiday Playlist

KRUI’s Pizza Showdown

Show Spotlight: The Sean and Corey Thompson Show

Show Spotlight: Top of the Schnapps

Happy College Radio Day!

Show Spotlight: The Real Freshman Orientation

Show Spotlight: Permission to Boogie

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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