The Hawkeyes fell three points short in Ames, trapped in the same box they’ve always played in. Cautious routes and a passing game that refuses to breathe. Even glimpses of promise, like Gronowski’s 22-yard completion, couldn’t break them free from their rectangle of comfort.
The Hawkeyes came up just short in Ames, falling 16-13 to No. 16 Iowa State in a rivalry game that slipped away in the final minutes. Despite a strong defensive showing and improved play from QB Mark Gronowski, Iowa’s offense couldn’t find enough answers as the Cyclones snapped the Hawkeyes’ six-game win streak at Jack Trice Stadium.
The Englert Theatre will host the inaugural Iowa City Songwriters Festival, headlined by Jeff Tweedy and Joy Oladokun, this weekend from September 4-6. Sprawling across many of Iowa City’s favorite venues, this town wide event is bound to be memorable.
Iowa opened the 2025 season with a 34-7 win over UAlbany, leaning on a dominant run game and stout defense after early passing struggles. Transfer QB Mark Gronowski made his debut, while Kirk Ferentz tied Woody Hayes for the most wins in Big Ten history.
From August 1-3, Hinterland Festival returned to the fields of St Charles, Iowa, as a resounding success. After a sweltering-hot 2024, Hinterland rebounded and restored fanbase trust for many years to come.
At just 15 years old, Grayson Chapeau has spent nearly his entire life in a fight he never chose, against an inoperable brain tumor. But in the stands of a summer-league baseball team, he’s become something more: a symbol of joy, resilience, and a small town’s beating heart.
After hosting multiple transphobic speakers on campus, we at KRUI look into the YAF, it’s relationship to the Iowa Government, and its influence over the University of Iowa.
The SAG-AFTRA strike comes to an end after 118 days upon a tentative agreement negotiated with the AMPTP, resuming a majority of film production operations.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathering on the Pentacrest in Iowa City came out to voice their stance against Israeli bombings of Gaza. They were met with some pro-Israeli opposition.
Protester demonstrated outside of the Iowa Memorial Union to express their frustrations over anti-trans rhetoric being platformed by the University of Iowa, and the YAF.
Iowa City environmentalists unloaded trash they had gathered from Ralston Creek onto the steps of city hall. The demonstration was to show their frustration with how the city allocated its funds, and the amount of pollution in the area.
The University of Iowa and YAF hosted transphobic conservative commentator Matt Walsh to give a lecture at the Iowa Memorial Union amid backlash from the student body.
Riverside Casino’s new event center is now open to the public.
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.
Fall is here- but it’s still warm outside. Here are some easy ways to feel the fall vibes you know & love into your daily life- no matter the weather.
Come visit KRUI’s booth at Iowa City’s Jazz Festival this weekend!
