How Nurses are Affecting the Doctor Shortage

August 11, 2024

Across the country and in Iowa, many rural areas are experiencing a shortage in doctors. The roles of nurses and physician assistants are altering their roles to help fill in those gaps.

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Interview: Laura Bergus on Authoritarianism in Iowa

March 12, 2024

By John Glab

Lawyer and Iowa City city council member Laura Bergus talks about the alarming recent trend of authoritarianism in Iowa. She also elaborates on why the government is targeting trans people, and the purpose of the Back the Blue laws.

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Condé Nast Merges Pitchfork with GQ and Lays Off Multiple Staffers

February 6, 2024

By Anika Maculangan

Pitchfork was merged with GQ magazine by parent company Condé Nast. This caused mass layoffs, with over half of the publications staff losing their jobs.

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Iowa City Community Members Demand a Ceasefire in Palestine

December 25, 2023

By John Glab

A couple weeks ago, protest happened at Kinnick Stadium in support of the Palestinian people amid Israeli bombings of Gaza. A few days later, many Iowa City community members called on city council to support a ceasefire in Palestine.

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The Uses of Money and Power That Goes Into Anti-Trans Lectures On Campus

December 1, 2023

By Casper Bakker

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.

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An Update on the SAG-AFTRA Strike, and What the Tentative Agreement Offers

November 24, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

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.

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Protesters Gather at the Old Capital in Response to the Israel Palestine Conflict

November 7, 2023

By Amman Hassan

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.

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Frustrations of the Student Body, and Chloe Cole’s Awkward Position Among Conservatives

October 21, 2023

By Amman Hassan

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.

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Candidate David Johnson on KRUI News

February 12, 2014

By Katie Kuntz

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

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4/13: Strange Stories

April 15, 2012

By Caitlin Fry

By KRUI News Reporter Kuper Bergman In the April 14th edition of Strange Stories, Kuper found that George Zimmerman, the alleged Trayvon Martin killer awaiting trial, now has a Twitter account despite being in jail; police say two people in ninja costumes robbed a medical marijuana delivery man; and a Floridian man beat a rattlesnake with his trusty golf club. Listen to the strange stories below: [audio: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35667540/4-14-12%20Strange%20Stories.mp3]

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

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.

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

Local Iowa City band Twin River Revivalist put on a great show last Halloweekend. With songs that can charge up any crowd, their next show at Elray’s this Friday, Dec. 5th is sure to be a good one.

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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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Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

The vast majority of Voters in Iowa City turned out on Nov 4th to adopt a 1 % local-option sales tax (LOST), setting the stage for a shift in how the city will raise and allocate funds beginning next summer.

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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

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.

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

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

Interview: KRUI With The Plain White T’s

The Iowa Heartlanders Field Trip Experience

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

News Segment

In Conversation with Ross Nusser

Iowa’s First of Its Kind Anti-Trans Legislation

Michael Knowles and a Case Study of Tolerating Intolerance

How Nurses are Affecting the Doctor Shortage

Interview: Laura Bergus on Authoritarianism in Iowa

Condé Nast Merges Pitchfork with GQ and Lays Off Multiple Staffers

Iowa City Community Members Demand a Ceasefire in Palestine

The Uses of Money and Power That Goes Into Anti-Trans Lectures On Campus

An Update on the SAG-AFTRA Strike, and What the Tentative Agreement Offers

Protesters Gather at the Old Capital in Response to the Israel Palestine Conflict

Frustrations of the Student Body, and Chloe Cole’s Awkward Position Among Conservatives

Candidate David Johnson on KRUI News

4/13: Strange Stories

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

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

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

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

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

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