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Sports
Trapped in the Box

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.

Sports
Iowa Falls to Iowa State 16-13 in Annual CyHawk Series Matchup

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.

Music
Iowa City Songwriters Festival Preview

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.

Online Content
Hinterland 2025 Recap

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.

Sports
The Grayt Team: Grayson Chapeau’s Story

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.

We hold this truth to be self-evident, that Jeffrey Loria is the worst owner in baseball. We acknowledge that he is endowed by his money and position with certain rights, among which is the power to run the baseball team he owns any way he sees fit. However, in order to secure those rights, expectations are instituted among the Marlins’ fan base, deriving the permanence of that power to maintain control of the team from the consent of the fans. Among those are an honest attempt to put the best possible product out on the field and an atmosphere of … Continued

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“Center Ice” is the only radio show in the corridor that exclusively covers the NHL.  For one hour we go around the league keeping our audience up to date on the scores, standings, statistics and teams you love.  Tune in every Monday from 12 pm to 1 pm CT for analysis of the NHL both on and off the ice. Voices behind the mic: Derek Helling, Samantha Danzinger Producer: Patrick Behof February 25, 2013

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“From the Cheap Seats” is the destination for coverage of all the non-revenue sports at the University of Iowa.  From the wrestling mat to the field hockey green to the hardcourt of women’s basketball, we’ve got everything from interviews with Hawkeye coaches and student athletes to keeping you up to date on Hawkeyes competing in any one of the twenty Hawkeye sports we cover.  Tune in every Monday from 1 pm to 2 pm CT and get your fill of Iowa sports. Voices behind the mic: Derek Helling, Aubrey Coleman, John West Producer: Nick Moffitt February 25, 2013

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“The Tuesday Tirade” began as a weekly video post on the KRUI Sports YouTube channel until popular demand brought it to the KRUI airwaves. Each week the host picks apart the biggest (and sometimes most ridiculous) stories in sports, pointing out the important things to note that others just seem to overlook. Be sure to tune in to “The Tuesday Tirade” every Tuesday from 12-1 PM for some entertaining sports ranting. Ever miss a tirade and want an easier way to go back and listen? Do you ever wish our episodes were just forwarded to your computer or mobile device? … Continued

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“Full Court Press” is in it’s second season of being KRUI’s NBA-specific show. Each week we get you caught up on the NBA’s current standings, big games in the past week, upcoming match-ups and any other major stories surrounding the league and your favorite teams. Be sure to tune into “Full Court Press” every Wednesday from 12-1 PM. Voices behind the mic: Jordan Kabialis, John West, Derek Helling Producer: Dylan Burn Ever miss a show and want an easier way to go back and listen? Do you ever wish our episodes were just forwarded to your computer or mobile device? Great news: … Continued

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