Stumbling to the Finish: Bears Rally Comes Up Short Against Lions 19-16

January 5, 2026

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.

Dancing Differently

January 3, 2026

By Aidan Wirtz

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 Staff Picks our Favorite Media of 2025

December 31, 2025

By Pauly

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.

Iowa Wraps the Bowtie on 2025 with Bowl Win Over Vanderbilt

December 31, 2025

By Owen Raefield

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.

Just Like the Wild West: 49ers Outlast Bears in 42-38 Shootout

December 31, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

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.

Best Albums of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

December 30, 2025

By Pauly

The rumors are true, KRUI likes music! 2025 was a crazy year all around, and even crazier, we here at KRUI actually listened to lots of albums this year. We’ve picked out eleven of our favorite albums from this year to share, and explore together.

Music Matters: Another Year, Another Grammy Disappointment

February 4, 2018

By Matthew Kinney

2018 was a new low for the Annual Grammy Awards. (Image via: grammy.com)

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Music MATTers: Bon Iver’s “For Emma, Forever Ago”- 10 Years Later

November 11, 2017

By Matthew Kinney

A look back at Bon Iver’s landmark album “For Emma, Forever Ago,” and the impact it has had. The album is getting a vinyl reissue for its 10th anniversary, along with an exclusive live concert of the album in Milwaukee in February 2018.
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Music MATTers: Radiohead’s “In Rainbows”- 10 Years Later

October 17, 2017

By Matthew Kinney

Music MATTers is a column about all things music. Focusing on album releases, both old and new, I will be writing about artists’ place in the current music industry and the legacy their albums will leave behind. Image via: Amazon.com

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8:00 PM	8:00 PM 9:00 PM Your Dad's Crazy Music
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Wine and Chai
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
KRUI Spins
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Obsession on Air
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eclectronica
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Your Dad's Crazy Music
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Best Albums of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

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Best Songs of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

It’s December 29, 2025, and if you can believe it, we here at KRUI actually listened to music throughout the whole year! From pop superstars, to indie legends, to the fresh Bandcamp up-and-comers, we’ve picked out nine of our favorite songs released this past year to share and explore together.

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Dancing Differently

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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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