Iowa’s First of Its Kind Anti-Trans Legislation

February 25, 2025

The Iowa State Legislature has attacked its trans residents by writing laws that attack their existence, including removing their civil rights protections. Iowans from across the state have voiced their opposition to this bill.

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Ruth Ben-Ghiat on Fascism and the Modern MAGA Movement

January 31, 2025

By Julia Anderson

Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat sits down with KRUI’s Julia Anderson to talk about authoritarianism. She talks about the rise of authoritarianism with Donald Trump, compares what’s going on in America to Europe, and suggests ways to curb its rise.

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Michael Knowles and a Case Study of Tolerating Intolerance

December 3, 2024

By Amman Hassan

The student group Young Americans for Freedom once again were allowed by the university to host another transphobic speaker at the Iowa Memorial Union. The lecture was met with protests outside by students and those in the Iowa City community who showed up to support trans people.

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How Nurses are Affecting the Doctor Shortage

August 11, 2024

By Amman Hassan

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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Op-Ed: We Will Not Wait For the Next School Shooting

January 24, 2024

By Amman Hassan

An op-ed written by university students from several schools across the nation, calling on politicians to enact gun control.

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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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Vivek Was In Iowa Again, and He Can’t Stop Lying

December 19, 2023

By Amman Hassan

Vivek Ramaswamy made a campaign tour stop in Iowa City earlier this month. Many of the things he said were lies or misinformed.

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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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Best Albums of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

The rumors are true, KRUI likes music! 2025 was a crazy year all around, and even crazier, we here at KRUI actually listened to lots of albums this year. We’ve picked out eleven of our favorite albums from this year to share, and explore together.

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Best Songs of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

It’s December 29, 2025, and if you can believe it, we here at KRUI actually listened to music throughout the whole year! From pop superstars, to indie legends, to the fresh Bandcamp up-and-comers, we’ve picked out nine of our favorite songs released this past year to share and explore together.

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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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The end of the world written in Andrew Jackson’s script, Cursive with AJJ at The Raccoon Motel, December 21

Festival Preview: Chicago’s New Year Transitions, Dec. 26–Jan. 1st

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

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Iowa’s First of Its Kind Anti-Trans Legislation

Ruth Ben-Ghiat on Fascism and the Modern MAGA Movement

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

Op-Ed: We Will Not Wait For the Next School Shooting

Iowa City Community Members Demand a Ceasefire in Palestine

Vivek Was In Iowa Again, and He Can’t Stop Lying

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

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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