Interview: Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers

December 1, 2025

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.

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.

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.

Cash in Hand

November 24, 2025

By Aidan Wirtz

College athletes across the country are now receiving direct revenue-sharing payouts, fueling everything from luxury shopping sprees and impulsive spending to investments, charity, and family support. Their choices reveal how a generation of 18-to-22-year-olds is navigating sudden wealth in a rapidly shifting era where college sports now function like big-league business.

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.

One Last Walk-Off: Iowa beats Michigan State, 20-17

November 24, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

Senior night and a walkoff field goal. Ah, the Hawkeye way of football.

Don’t Buy Into The Coaching Carousel: It’s Not What You Want

December 12, 2012

By Matt Cozzi

Bobby Petrino took the Western Kentucky job the other day, putting the college football coaching carousel at its peak, and not what you want at your school. Matt Cozzi gives his perspective on college coaches.

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Commentary: Don’t blink, Iowa is a contender for Legends crown

October 15, 2012

By Matt Cozzi

All of a sudden, Iowa is in position to possibly win the Legends Division. Matt Cozzi gives his take. (Photo Credit- Al Goldis/AP Photo)

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B1G Predictions: Week 5

September 28, 2012

By Jordan Kabialis

DJK joins the crew as the experts of KRUI’s College Football Pre-Game Show make their picks for this week’s games in the B1G.

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B1G Predictions: Week 4

September 21, 2012

By Jordan Kabialis

The experts of KRUI’s College Football Pre-Game Show make their picks for this week’s games in the B1G.

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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.

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Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

This Wednesday on November 12th, Iowa City embraces the New Wave revival as the trailblazing band, Nuovo Testamento performs at The James Theater as part of The Englert’s Track Zero Series.

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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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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

One Last Walk-Off: Iowa beats Michigan State, 20-17

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Don’t Buy Into The Coaching Carousel: It’s Not What You Want

The rivalry is back: Iowa defeats ISU in season-best performance

The DJK & Cozzi Show

Commentary: Don’t blink, Iowa is a contender for Legends crown

B1G Predictions: Week 5

B1G Predictions: Week 4

Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

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

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

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

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

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