Concert Review: Bladee Brings Dynamic Energy to His First-Time Performance in the Twin Cities

December 17, 2025

Stockholm cloud rap sensation Bladee performed in Minneapolis for the first time ever on November 10th, 2025. During his set, he played many of his own beloved songs and collaborations he’s made with members of his rap collective, Drain Gang.

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

December 15, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

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.

Interview: KRUI With The Plain White T’s

December 14, 2025

By Logan Melia

At When We Were Young 2025, fellow Chicago area natives Plain White T’s sat down with me as we discussed how the local scene has changed, their tour with We The Kings, and how Las Vegas scares us all the slightest bit. We started the conversation out by sharing a mutual love of Death Cab for Cutie:

The Iowa Heartlanders Field Trip Experience

December 12, 2025

By Ryan Paris

What do you get when over 2000 kids fill the seats for a hockey game? Screaming, shrieking, and never ending energy.

Same Old Story: Bears lose to Packers, 28-21

December 9, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

The Bears hung tough. But in the end, it wasn’t enough to beat the rival Packers in Green Bay.

Concert Review: Nuovo Testamento sparks infectious dancing at The James

December 8, 2025

By Ria Das

On November 12, Nuovo Testamento graced Iowa City with their music live at The James Theater as a part of The Englert Theatre’s Track Zero concert series. I attended the concert that night, fully ready to boost a move myself.

Infinite Dream Festival Preview

September 17, 2025

By Logan Melia

Hancher Auditorium will be hosting the 3rd annual Infinite Dream Festival this week from September 17 through September 20th. From the heart of the festival at Hancher, it branches all across Iowa City to The James Theater, The Old Capitol Museum, and many more locations. Here is your guide to the festival.

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Mission Creek Festival Promo: Bassem Youssef @ Hancher Auditorium

March 30, 2018

By Austin J. Yerington

Bassem Youssef is a political satirist that truly has caused some waves! Check him out at Mission Creek (Image via Mission Creek)!

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Mission Creek: Kelly Link @ Hancher 4/4/17

April 5, 2017

By Haley Bean

Kelly Link kicks off the literature aspect of this year’s Mission Creek Festival. (image via longreads.com)

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Mission Creek: Andrew Bird @ Hancher 4/4/2017

April 5, 2017

By Landon Kuhlmann

Andrew Bird and My Brightest Diamond kicked off the Mission Creek festival at Hancher Auditorium. (photo via: NPR)

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Concert Review: Bladee Brings Dynamic Energy to His First-Time Performance in the Twin Cities

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Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Local Iowa City band Twin River Revivalist put on a great show last Halloweekend. With songs that can charge up any crowd, their next show at Elray’s this Friday, Dec. 5th is sure to be a good one.

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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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Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

Interview: KRUI With The Plain White T’s

The Iowa Heartlanders Field Trip Experience

Same Old Story: Bears lose to Packers, 28-21

Concert Review: Nuovo Testamento sparks infectious dancing at The James

Hancher

Infinite Dream Festival Preview

A Conversation with Joy Reid

Mission Creek Festival: Bassem Youssef @ Hancher 4/7/18

Mission Creek Festival Promo: Bassem Youssef @ Hancher Auditorium

Mission Creek: Kelly Link @ Hancher 4/4/17

Mission Creek: Andrew Bird @ Hancher 4/4/2017

Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

The Iowa Heartlanders Field Trip Experience

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