Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

October 21, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

Soldier Field finally had something to celebrate again, as the Chicago Bears snapped their eight-game losing streak to the New Orleans Saints with a 26-14 win. Powered by a dominant defense and resurgent run game, the Bears overcame offensive struggles to notch their fourth straight win and move to 4-2 on the season.

Father John Misty played “I Love You, Honeybear” for the 602nd time in Des Moines at Val Air Ballroom, October 1.

October 21, 2025

On October 1, 2025, I journeyed to Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines to see a performance from Father John Misty, and left with a disappointment most bitter and foul, great show though!

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

October 20, 2025

By Amman Hassan

Iowa education’s system has embraced the arrival of artificial cal intelligence with no signs of slowing down. However, some have raised concerns that it may lead to its downfall while others see it as a successor to the internet and printing press.

When We Were Young in Las Vegas, 2025 Festival Preview

October 17, 2025

This weekend, Las Vegas will host the fourth edition of When We Were Young. A festival celebrating the scene out in the desert holds more than you’ve bargained for as 53 bands take on 4 stages in 1 day. A whirlwind for every pair of vans and fishnets in the pit, it’s Christmas in October for many. Here is your stage by stage preview of When We Were Young 2025.

October 4th: White Reaper, World’s Worst & Lip Critic at Gabe’s. Lip Critic’s Hex Dealer Album & Show Review.

October 15, 2025

Reviewing White Reaper, World’s Worst and Lip Critic at Gabe’s on Oct. 4th. The Englert’s Track Zero series continues to expose exciting up-and-coming artists in the electronic and alternative rock scene.

KRUI Big Room Show & Concert Preview: Night Moves at Gabe’s this Wednesday, Oct. 15th!

October 14, 2025

By Carson Chittick

Minneapolis alt-rock band Night Moves is heading all the way to Gabe’s in Iowa City this Wednesday night, October 15th. Opening acts will be performed by Dearborn, a four piece alt-rock band straight out of Iowa City, and pianist Sam Blasucci, a founding member of California-based indie band Mapache.

Ride with the 40

February 6, 2011

[audio:http://www.krui.fm/assets/news/Website%20Content/RideWiththe40.MP3] Sept. 2010 Emily Woodbury reports on the Ride with the 40 group, who ride motorcycles across the country to honor the victims of Flight 93, and interviews some of the riders and organizers of the event during their stop in Iowa City.

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Paul Suedkamp on Fire Safety

February 6, 2011

[audio:http://www.krui.fm/assets/news/Website%20Content/Mp3s/ICFFInterview.mp3] Reporter Jacqueline Leung interviews Iowa City Firefighter Paul Suedkamp for Fire Prevention Month. Topics include general fire safety and smoke detector basics.

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University of Iowa…The Writing University?

February 6, 2011

[audio:http://www.krui.fm/assets/news/Website%20Content/DayonWriting2010.mp3] Oct. 2009 by Brett Johnson The University of Iowa calls itself “The Writing University.” But how much emphasis does the university actually put on the teaching of writing to undergraduates?

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Peter Nazareth’s Own Gumbo

February 6, 2011

Sept. 2010 by Emily Woodbury [audio:http://www.krui.fm/assets/news/Website%20Content/Mp3s/PNazarethInterview.mp3] “It’s hard to cook down his genius to a single skill or trait,” Nazareth’s student said. “I could say it’s his embodiment of the trickster, but he might be upset with me for giving him away…I could say it’s his ability to listen like no one else I know, but I really think my own favorite aspect of the man is that he’s answered the call to help his students identify their own individual genius and then give it voice.”

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Valerie Plame Wilson tells KRUI about her CIA Outing

February 6, 2011

KRUI News and Little Village teamed up to interview former CIA Operative Valerie Plame-Wilson.

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Tom Markus, Iowa City’s New City Manager

February 6, 2011

[audio:http://www.krui.fm/assets/news/Website%20Content/TomMarkusInterview.mp3] Nov. 2010 Reporter Kuper Bergman talks about his interview with Tom Markus, newly appointed City Manager of Iowa City.

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Getting Green with Bill McKibben

February 6, 2011

Oct. 2010 Emily Woodbury and Brad Gaspelin interview Bill McKibben, American environmentalist, about the effects of climate change and alternative energy sources on Iowa and the nation. [audio:http://www.krui.fm/assets/news/Website%20Content/Mp3s/BillMcKibben.mp3]

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Owner of “The Sanctuary” discusses 21 Ordinance

February 6, 2011

[audio:http://www.krui.fm/assets/news/Website%20Content/SanctuaryInterview.mp3] Sept. 2010 Emily Woodbury and Brad Gaspelin interview Darryl Woodson about his views on alcohol in Iowa City, the 21-Ordinance and the University’s Campus Activities.

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“Tattoo Girl” Review

February 6, 2011

Brett Johnson reviews the UI Mainstage performance of “Tattoo Girl”

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