After discovering The Hold Steady at Riot Fest, Logan Melia sits down with Craig Finn to discuss his new solo record Always Been, the evolution of narrative songwriting, and finding meaning in modern American life. From faith and mental health to baseball heartbreak, the conversation spans far beyond music.
Even after a valiant fourth quarter comeback, the Chicago Bears fell short of the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Heading into the playoffs, they’ll once again face off against a bitter rival: the Green Bay Packers.
For nearly 40 years, Jhe Russell needed to be perfect. After all, his dance career demanded it. But when injuries and the chaos of life took him in a different direction, he found peace in a job he never expected.
KRUI is pretty special, not only do we like music, but we also enjoy other things! From movies, video games, a DJ set, and sports, here’s a list of some of our KRUI picks from all things media that we loved to see in 2025.
No. 23 Iowa closed the 2025 season with a statement win, knocking off No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl behind a clutch performance from senior quarterback Mark Gronowski. The victory snapped Iowa’s long skid against ranked opponents and served as a fitting sendoff for a senior class that chose loyalty and one last ride together.
Four seconds left, just two yards away. After an all-game shootout, the Bears had one final chance to close the book on an improbable ending. They fell just short.
A recap of the Hawkeyes win in their home opener at Kinnick Stadium.
IOWA CITY, IA – The Iowa Hawkeyes will take the field under the lights of Kinnick Stadium. twice in the 2015 football season. The Big Ten Conference announced on Monday, April 13 that the Hawks will face Pittsburgh on September 19 in a non-conference battle. The second game will take place on November 14 as the Minnesota Golden Gophers travel to Iowa City, with hopes of keeping the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy. The last true “night game” happened in 2012 when Iowa welcomed the Penn State Nittany Lions into Kinnick, losing 34-14 and ultimately finishing with an overall record of … Continued
Even in a loss, Saturday night proved that Kinnick can still be the home field advantage that is used to be. (Photo: David Scrivner/IC Press Citizen)
Iowa outscored Wisconsin 21-10 in the second half, but it was not enough as Iowa was eliminated from the Big Ten West race. (Photo: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall).
Capacity crowds could do a lot to help the Hawkeyes win the final two home games. (Photo: Cliff Jette/SourceMedia Group)
Mark Weisman had a season high 145 rushing yards as Iowa downed Illinois 30-14. (Photo: Michael Hickey/Getty Images).
Dylan Anderson recaps Iowa’s victory over Indiana on Homecoming.(Photo: Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
Dylan Anderson takes a look at the annual Cy-Hawk game in Iowa City this weekend. (Photo: Reese Strickland/USA TODAY Sports)
KRUI Sports Reporter Sam Kienzle talks about Marvin McNutt’s career day.
