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.
Join 89.7 KRUI as we bring you an interview with this cultural, educational and political icon.
Arts and Culture Thursday on KRUI News, Live at Five, packed the studio with live music, theater show review, Mission Creek highlights and international student festivities. Listen here for all the details.
Tune in here for details on Mission Creek Festival starting April 1st!
Sean Strub tells all to Emma McClatchey and Katie Kuntz. Listen here.
Listen here to students and alumni discuss sexual assaults on campus.
Listen to KRUI News interview with Boston band, the Ballroom Thieves!
Missed the interview? Listen here to the full KRUI News Live at Five interview with Candidate David Johnson as he prepares for the 2014 State House election. With Sri Ponnada and Danielle Holliday
Find out more about this City of Literature with the KRUI News interview.
Listen here to KRUI News interview with Zaina Arafat, UI adjunct professor of Creative Writing
