Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

October 1, 2025

Father John Misty returns to Iowa tonight on October 1st at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines for the first time since performing at 80/35 festival in 2022, a show I was not only at, but also vaguely remember.

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

October 1, 2025

By Chase Haydock

Last week, Chicago’s emo sweethearts Your Arms Are My Cocoon returned to Iowa City (again!), this time in the basement of someone’s house.

September 21, BOOTCAMP release show, “The Love” and the importance of local music scenes.

September 30, 2025

By Tarik Krob

Iowa punks BOOTCAMP record release show exemplified the huge impact that even small music communities can bring.

NewDad on homesickness, fame and sacrifice in their latest album: Altar

September 29, 2025

By Clara Carrion

Amidst 2025’s exciting alternative rock scene, Irish trio NewDad released their second studio album on September 19, Altar. Expanding on punk and soft rock elements from their first studio album Madra, the band also pulls from shoegaze with the explosive, distorted guitars and airy vocals that build the new record’s atmosphere.

‘Bluff Street: From the Vault’ preview

September 26, 2025

By Will Clair

Bluff Street, a new band from Cedar Falls is bringing their heartfelt indie rock and to Iowa City, only at the James this Saturday.

Interview: Iona Zajac on The Pogues, “Bang”, and the Lash

September 25, 2025

By Logan Melia

Iona Zajac made her way across the pond from Glasgow with The Pogues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their record “Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash”. We discussed touring with this historic band, the best music coming out of Ireland, and her debut album “Bang” releasing this November.

Concert Review: State Champs

June 12, 2016

By Jen Moulton

State Champs performed at Gabe’s in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, May 14th, 2016 with openers Words Like Daggers, Know The Ropes, and Starry Nights. (photo via: flippenmusic.com)

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Concert Review: We The Kings

April 27, 2016

By Jen Moulton

We The Kings performed in Iowa City with openers She Is We and AJR on April 1st, 2016 at the Blue Moose Taphouse. (Picture via: bottomlounge.com)

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Mission Creek: Dawn of Midi and Tyondai Braxton @ The Englert 4/6/16

April 7, 2016

By Jen Moulton

Dawn of Midi and Tyondai Braxton performed at The Englert Theater in Iowa City on April 6th at Mission Creek 2016

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Concert Review: Fall Out Boy

March 31, 2016

By Jen Moulton

Fall Out Boy performed at the Wells Fargo Arena on Monday, March 14th, 2016 with openers AWOLNATION and PVRIS.

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Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

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Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Last week, Chicago’s emo sweethearts Your Arms Are My Cocoon returned to Iowa City (again!), this time in the basement of someone’s house.

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Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Cartels have increasingly looked to social media to move counterfeit medications made to resemble authentic prescriptions, often laced with deadly doses of fentanyl.

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Des Moines’ plan to solve its budget crisis: gentrification

Des Moines is facing the culmination of multiple long-standing budgetary crises resulting in its present $17 million annual deficit. Without room in the general fund, transportation is facing cuts, utility rates have been hiked, and agencies reorganized…

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The Time is ‘Nowski: Hawks Fight Their Way Out Of Piscataway, 38-28

Iowa unveiled a far more dynamic offense at Rutgers, mixing creativity with big-play confidence behind Mark Gronowski’s command. The result was a 38-28 road win that felt like a turning point for the Hawkeyes’ attack.

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Alone at the Top

As the final seconds drained away at Kinnick Stadium, Kirk Ferentz was doused in orange Gatorade and handed his place in history. With win No. 206, Ferentz passed Woody Hayes to become the winningest coach in Big Ten history, his understated Midwestern legacy built less on titles than on the thousands of players who call him their coach.

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Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

September 21, BOOTCAMP release show, “The Love” and the importance of local music scenes.

NewDad on homesickness, fame and sacrifice in their latest album: Altar

‘Bluff Street: From the Vault’ preview

Interview: Iona Zajac on The Pogues, “Bang”, and the Lash

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Concert Review: State Champs

Concert Review: We The Kings

Mission Creek: Dawn of Midi and Tyondai Braxton @ The Englert 4/6/16

Concert Review: Fall Out Boy

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Des Moines’ plan to solve its budget crisis: gentrification

The Time is ‘Nowski: Hawks Fight Their Way Out Of Piscataway, 38-28

Alone at the Top

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