Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

December 21, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

An overtime thriller, a stadium on edge, and a Bears team pushed to its limit. From the moment the clock hit zero to the final snap in OT, this one had everything. And it might say more about this team than just a win.

Concert Review: Bladee Brings Dynamic Energy to His First-Time Performance in the Twin Cities

December 17, 2025

By Chase Haydock

Stockholm cloud rap sensation Bladee performed in Minneapolis for the first time ever on November 10th, 2025. During his set, he played many of his own beloved songs and collaborations he’s made with members of his rap collective, Drain Gang.

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

December 15, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

An uncommon, stress-free win for the Chicago Bears puts them back at the top of the NFC North. A rematch with their rival Packers awaits.

Interview: KRUI With The Plain White T’s

December 14, 2025

At When We Were Young 2025, fellow Chicago area natives Plain White T’s sat down with me as we discussed how the local scene has changed, their tour with We The Kings, and how Las Vegas scares us all the slightest bit. We started the conversation out by sharing a mutual love of Death Cab for Cutie:

The Iowa Heartlanders Field Trip Experience

December 12, 2025

What do you get when over 2000 kids fill the seats for a hockey game? Screaming, shrieking, and never ending energy.

Same Old Story: Bears lose to Packers, 28-21

December 9, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

The Bears hung tough. But in the end, it wasn’t enough to beat the rival Packers in Green Bay.

Soccer Mommy Hints at New Sound at Mission Creek Festival

April 15, 2022

Overall, Soccer Mommy earned the headline spot at Mission Creek Festival with their bright-sounding indie underpinning the deeper, darker meaning looming in the lyrics. Sometimes, Forever releases June 24th and can be pre-ordered through her website.

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Ramona & the Sometimes Wore their Hearts on their Shoulders at Mission Creek

April 15, 2022

Ramona & the Sometimes gave a passionate performance at the Riverside Theater Saturday evening. Despite being six months pregnant, Ramona Muse Lambert, the lead singer, gave the performance her all.

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Mission Creek: Son Lux at Englert Theater

April 12, 2022

By Paige Nallen

The lights faded to blue as fog lingered in the theater and three silhouettes emerged to take their stations – Ryan Lott on the keyboard, Ian Chang on drums, and Rafiq Bhatia on guitar.

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On Cloud Nine with Beach Bunny

April 12, 2022

By Katherine Steahly

Beach Bunny had had their first performance of their tour at the Englert Theatre. The theater quickly filled with excited young bodies thrilled to see Beach Bunny live.

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Beach Bunny preforming at the Englert Theater

Tré Burt Finds the Sweetness in Misery at Mission Creek Festival

April 11, 2022

By Jaden Amjadi

With just a tiny guitar (a gift from a friend, he said) and a harmonica, Burt played through tunes from his most recent album You, Yeah, You and others in his intimate set.

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OHMME brings jams and harmonies to Mission Creek

April 11, 2022

By Elisabeth Oster

OHMME rocked Trumpet Blossom’s intimate stage during a series of lowkey Mission Creek Festival Saturday shows.

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Peel Dream Magazine floods Trumpet Blossom with synth escapism at Mission Creek

April 11, 2022

By Elisabeth Oster

Peel Dream Magazine kicked off a trio of free Mission Creek Festival shows on Saturday with airy shoegaze fit for Trumpet Blossom’s sun-drenched café.

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Haley Heynderickx Shines at Mission Creek Festival

April 10, 2022

By Jaden Amjadi

Haley Heynderickx played a set of her beautifully endearing folk tunes accompanied by upright bassist Abbey Blackwell at the Riverside Theatre the night of April 8th.

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Good Morning Midnight Rocks Mission Creek Festival

April 9, 2022

By Jaden Amjadi

While some Iowa City locals may recognize Charlie Cacciatore from behind the counter of The Record Collector, they are also the face of indie rock act Good Morning Midnight who played at the Englert on April 8th as part of Mission Creek Festival.

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Tennyson electrifies the Englert Theatre at Mission Creek Festival

April 8, 2022

By Lauren Asman

Tennyson rocked night one of Mission Creek with an enthusiastic set.

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1:00 PM	1:00 PM 2:00 PM kittenkaboodle
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3:00 PM	3:00 PM 4:00 PM Casual Elk Forever
4:00 PM	4:00 PM 5:00 PM KRUI Spins
5:00 PM	5:00 PM 6:00 PM That '70s Guy
6:00 PM	6:00 PM 7:00 PM Music Staff Flagship
7:00 PM	7:00 PM 8:00 PM The Library
8:00 PM	8:00 PM 9:00 PM junk drawer
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Daily Iowan TV Simulcast
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
kittenkaboodle
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Every Other Hour
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Casual Elk Forever
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
KRUI Spins
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
That '70s Guy
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Music Staff Flagship
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Library
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
junk drawer
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Downey's Hour
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

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Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

This month, Johnson County Democrats are conducting “listening tours” to connect with students at the University of Iowa, consisting of various extracurricular and undergraduate-based organizations and events. The listening tour works as an open forum for students to describe their needs, goals, and priorities when it comes to both elected officials and the Democratic Party.

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Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

An overtime thriller, a stadium on edge, and a Bears team pushed to its limit. From the moment the clock hit zero to the final snap in OT, this one had everything. And it might say more about this team than just a win.

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Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

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Keep reading...