Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

October 21, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

Soldier Field finally had something to celebrate again, as the Chicago Bears snapped their eight-game losing streak to the New Orleans Saints with a 26-14 win. Powered by a dominant defense and resurgent run game, the Bears overcame offensive struggles to notch their fourth straight win and move to 4-2 on the season.

Father John Misty played “I Love You, Honeybear” for the 602nd time in Des Moines at Val Air Ballroom, October 1.

October 21, 2025

On October 1, 2025, I journeyed to Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines to see a performance from Father John Misty, and left with a disappointment most bitter and foul, great show though!

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

October 20, 2025

By Amman Hassan

Iowa education’s system has embraced the arrival of artificial cal intelligence with no signs of slowing down. However, some have raised concerns that it may lead to its downfall while others see it as a successor to the internet and printing press.

When We Were Young in Las Vegas, 2025 Festival Preview

October 17, 2025

This weekend, Las Vegas will host the fourth edition of When We Were Young. A festival celebrating the scene out in the desert holds more than you’ve bargained for as 53 bands take on 4 stages in 1 day. A whirlwind for every pair of vans and fishnets in the pit, it’s Christmas in October for many. Here is your stage by stage preview of When We Were Young 2025.

October 4th: White Reaper, World’s Worst & Lip Critic at Gabe’s. Lip Critic’s Hex Dealer Album & Show Review.

October 15, 2025

Reviewing White Reaper, World’s Worst and Lip Critic at Gabe’s on Oct. 4th. The Englert’s Track Zero series continues to expose exciting up-and-coming artists in the electronic and alternative rock scene.

KRUI Big Room Show & Concert Preview: Night Moves at Gabe’s this Wednesday, Oct. 15th!

October 14, 2025

By Carson Chittick

Minneapolis alt-rock band Night Moves is heading all the way to Gabe’s in Iowa City this Wednesday night, October 15th. Opening acts will be performed by Dearborn, a four piece alt-rock band straight out of Iowa City, and pianist Sam Blasucci, a founding member of California-based indie band Mapache.

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

October 3, 2025

This Saturday, October 4th, Louisville rock group White Reaper will be performing with Lip Critic and World’s Worst at Gabe’s, presented by the Englert Theater’s Track Zero series. This show will be one of the band’s first since the release of their 5th studio album, Only Slightly Empty.

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

October 1, 2025

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

October 1, 2025

By Chase Haydock

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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September 21, BOOTCAMP release show, “The Love” and the importance of local music scenes.

September 30, 2025

Iowa punks BOOTCAMP record release show exemplified the huge impact that even small music communities can bring.

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‘Bluff Street: From the Vault’ preview

September 26, 2025

Bluff Street, a new band from Cedar Falls is bringing their heartfelt indie rock and to Iowa City, only at the James this Saturday.

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Interview: Iona Zajac on The Pogues, “Bang”, and the Lash

September 25, 2025

Iona Zajac made her way across the pond from Glasgow with The Pogues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their record “Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash”. We discussed touring with this historic band, the best music coming out of Ireland, and her debut album “Bang” releasing this November.

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Concert Review: Iowa City Songwriters Festival, Friday, September 5th

September 23, 2025

It is crucial to preface this article with a warning. Without fail, every single set that I saw during ICSF left me in tears. Both Sunny War and Courtney Andrews’ ability to be completely and wholly open in their art showed in every single second of their performances.

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Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

September 22, 2025

By Amman Hassan

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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Jefferson Starship landing at the Englert, September 21

September 18, 2025

By Carson Chittick

This weekend, the one and only Jefferson Starship will be taking off at the Englert Theatre! This legendary band has stood the test of time and continues to tour today, but how is it possible they’re still here after 50 years?

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Infinite Dream Festival Preview

September 17, 2025

Hancher Auditorium will be hosting the 3rd annual Infinite Dream Festival this week from September 17 through September 20th. From the heart of the festival at Hancher, it branches all across Iowa City to The James Theater, The Old Capitol Museum, and many more locations. Here is your guide to the festival.

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