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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

December 4, 2025

By Carson Chittick

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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Interview: Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers

December 1, 2025

By Logan Melia

I sat down with multi-instrumentalists Jano Rix before his gig with The Wood Brothers at The Englert Theatre on November 12th. Taking a beat to touch on what shaped him artistically, his favorite illustrators, and the impact dancing has had in his adult life, Jano let us into how he makes a chaotic world feel focused and comfortable.

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Making a Statement: Bears run over Eagles, 24-15

November 30, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

Good. Better. Best…Again. The Bears keep the Chi-train moving, routing the Eagles in an NFC slug fest.

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Corn’s Better Over Here: Iowa pummels Nebraska, 40-16

November 30, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

The Heroes trophy stays in Iowa City after the Hawkeyes shuck the Huskers in Lincoln.

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Not Christmas Yet, Rudolph: Bears hold off Steelers, 31-28

November 24, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

In a high-scoring thriller, the Chicago Bears took down the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field, 31-28. The leaders of the NFC North keep rolling.

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Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

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.

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Film still from the 1965 Newport Folk Festival footage, filmed by Murray Lerner

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy in Iowa City, March 25th, 2026

KRUI’s Logan Melia reviews Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour as it stopped in Iowa City on March 25th, 2026.

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Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

A series of strikes against the coffee conglomerate’s treatment of workers are currently underway. The current strikes follow Starbucks’s refusal to honor the years-long demands of workers.

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First Person POV of NASW “Legislative Day on the Hill,” February 24, 2026

Take a look inside the National Association of Social Worker’s 2026 “Legislative Day on the Hill” at the Iowa Capitol building through Carson’s eyes and ears.

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Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy in Iowa City, March 25th, 2026

Dead to Me, reminiscing on Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead

A Team of Dreamers

The Price of a Miracle, Women’s Basketball Iowa v. Virginia

Jason Isbell’s Loud Return to Hancher, and His Bronze Medal in Trivia

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

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

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

Interview: Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers

Making a Statement: Bears run over Eagles, 24-15

Corn’s Better Over Here: Iowa pummels Nebraska, 40-16

Not Christmas Yet, Rudolph: Bears hold off Steelers, 31-28

Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy in Iowa City, March 25th, 2026

Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

A Team of Dreamers

The Price of a Miracle, Women’s Basketball Iowa v. Virginia

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