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.
Last night the Trumpet Blossom Café welcomed a, amazing folk musician Bill MacKay back to Iowa City. (Image By Michael Vallera)
Read more about TV Girl’s debut Album, “French Exit” here.
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Just a couple Japanese athletes that you might want to know about. (Image via Sports Illustrated)
It just wasn’t so for the Hawkeyes on Saturday night. They fought valiantly in their Big Ten opener, but unfortunately they fell short to Wisconsin (3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten) 28-17. Ultimately, it was two big special team blunders and a long Badger drive that cost Iowa (3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten). Both were fumbles, the first one was knocked out of Kyle Groeneweg’s hands the second came courtesy of Shaun Beyer’s foot inadvertently grazing the ball before being recovered by the Badgers. It was the latter one that stung the most for the Hawkeyes as it set the Wisconsin … Continued
This Mood Ring shows off “philia” or platonic love and how we can appreciate it through music. (Image via vickirebecca)
Learn about what Common’s visit to the University of Iowa will bring here! (Image via: NJ.com)
Last night Elizabeth Moen took the stage in the historic Englert theater and was a fountain of powerful music. (Image via: Facebook)
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“Welcome to the Neighbourhood” is UK band Boston Manor’s sophomore album, following 2016’s “Be Nothing.” They are touring this fall with Real Friends and Grayscale. (Image via: merchnow.com)
A review of Hozier’s new EP, Nina Cried Power.
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