Luke Combs came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026
After listening to a lot of jazz over the past week, culminating in an amazing performance by renowned trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and the PUBLIQuartet last Friday at the Stop/Time Festival presented by Hancher Auditorium, I’ve come to the conclusion that most jazz isn’t meant for an audience at all.
Logan Melia talks about Six Foot Blonde’s headlining gig at Lincoln Hall on January 9th, 2026 with support form Pretoria and Violet Crime
On a regular Thursday in March, I discovered underscores while scrolling on Tiktok. I worked my way through her discography and eventually fell down a rabbit hole of hyperpop. Her take on electronic and pop music is deeply refreshing and her captivating sound is definitely one to pay attention to.
From true Iowan emos, to psychedelic folk, to Polska amidst a heartbreaking World Cup Qualifier loss, our KRUI Staff recommends some of our favorite releases from March, 2026!
A new festival produced by Hancher Auditorium is taking place in Iowa City this weekend. Stop/Time Festival celebrates contemporary musicians and interdisciplinary arts this Friday and Saturday, April 3-4.
Read about the “Notes From the Underground” reading at Prairie Lights here (Image via: Little Village Magazine)
Esteban and Martha may seem like ordinary people to everyone around them, but when things aren’t going so well, they do the only thing they can think of. To others, it may seem like a terrible idea that will only end badly. To them, it seems like a chance that will lead to a lifetime of happiness. Image via: www.evokefoods.com
Read about a fictional story set in a real place in Wisconsin. (Image via: Zac Dickhut)
Read about a man and his best friend’s unbreakable relationship.
Terry Zwigoff takes us into his world of documentaries and fictional comedy at Mission Creek.
Read the second part to Joe’s adventure during the Zombie Apocalypse.
Have a great idea for a novel or short story, but feel intimidated by the blank page? Mary Sue can help! (image from awritetosucceed.com)
Are you a fan of fiction? Especially horror? Part Two of “Like Father, Like Son” is available to read for this month’s Strange As Fiction!
For fans of creative writing, “Like Father, Like Son” is a short story that explores realistic themes and adds a horror element. Catch the first installment here!
Read about Kembrew McLeod, resident prankster of the University of Iowa, and the reading of his newest book, PRANKSTER, at Prairie Lights!
The Englert Theatre was packed last Monday night, February 25 at 7 PM. The crowd, filled with students and Iowa City citizens, was there to see one incredible woman: Ayana Mathis. Mathis, a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, came back to Iowa City to read from her debut novel, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie. The novel’s recent acclaim is partially due to its acceptance in to Oprah’s book club. Following a wild applause, Ayana Mathis took the stage and read a short poem by Gwendolyn Brooks entitled “Kitchenette Building.” She then commented on the poem, noting that it questions whether … Continued
