The Cardiac Bears did it again. As they move onto round two of the playoffs, they send their rivals, the Green Bay Packers, back to the offseason training.
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.
Joy Reid, host of MSNBC’s “The ReidOut” joined Lauren Asman, Kate Perez and Sebastian Buchman for a live interview on KRUI 89.7 fm. Image via Olivia Lapchick.
Kelela goes underwater in her sophomore album.
A sample of the Valentine’s Day decorations at the KRUI station.
Image via Bundesliga.com
Fishbait onstage at Gabe’s. All images via John Glab.
Image via Monika Mogi.
UIowa’s Dance Marathon hosts a successful in-person event. All photos by Lauren Asman.
Remembering the fateful crash that killed Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and J.P. Richardson.
Fans of black metal will enjoy this record from Iowa City-based Dryad. Image via Little Village.
Introducing ZIAN and the singer’s debut album BURDEN. Swiss music filled with emotion, knowledge and life. Image via Keystone.
