Somehow, someway, the Bears keep winning. It isn’t pretty, but it doesn’t matter. A win is a win is a win.
I had the chance to sit down with Andrew McMahon while at When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas. We spoke about his historic gig at Red Rocks this summer, playing at Notre Dame Stadium, and how incredible of a movie “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” is.
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.
In a rain-soaked showdown at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa’s playoff hopes slipped away as Oregon edged the Hawkeyes 18-16 on a last-second field goal. Despite a thrilling 93-yard touchdown drive led by Mark Gronowski, the Ducks’ steady ground game and clutch kicking sealed Iowa’s heartbreak.
Our KRUI Staff recommends some of our favorite releases from October, 2025!
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.
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!
Andrew Bird and My Brightest Diamond kicked off the Mission Creek festival at Hancher Auditorium. (photo via: NPR)
Conor Oberst returned to the Englert Theater backed by the Felice Brothers. (Image via The Englert Theater)
The Strumbellas continue their success as a premiere indie folk band with their new album “Hope.” Image courtesy of universalmusic.ca
Check out some brand new, folksy jams from The Lumineers. (photo via: npr.org)
We have an exclusive interview and profile on the local up and coming singer-songwriter, Elizabeth Moen.
Check out some smooth new jams from the master of the breathy, Ray LaMontagne. (photo via: telegraph.co.uk)
Chicago guitarist Ryley Walker supported the New Jersey indie rockers at Thursday’s Mission Creek show. (Photo by Alec Gluesing)
Check out Father John Misty’s standout electronic track from I Love You, Honeybear!
Fleet Foxes’ former drummer has crafted a lush, disarmingly personal folk artifact of his own. Check our review before his Mission Creek performance!
