On Cloud Nine with Beach Bunny

April 12, 2022

Beach Bunny had had their first performance of their tour at the Englert Theatre. The theater quickly filled with excited young bodies thrilled to see Beach Bunny live.

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Beach Bunny preforming at the Englert Theater

Tré Burt Finds the Sweetness in Misery at Mission Creek Festival

April 11, 2022

By Jaden Amjadi

With just a tiny guitar (a gift from a friend, he said) and a harmonica, Burt played through tunes from his most recent album You, Yeah, You and others in his intimate set.

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OHMME brings jams and harmonies to Mission Creek

April 11, 2022

By Elisabeth Oster

OHMME rocked Trumpet Blossom’s intimate stage during a series of lowkey Mission Creek Festival Saturday shows.

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Peel Dream Magazine floods Trumpet Blossom with synth escapism at Mission Creek

April 11, 2022

By Elisabeth Oster

Peel Dream Magazine kicked off a trio of free Mission Creek Festival shows on Saturday with airy shoegaze fit for Trumpet Blossom’s sun-drenched café.

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Tempers Brings the Vibes to Mission Creek Festival

April 8, 2022

By Jaden Amjadi

Tempers puts on a great show, inspiring chill dance moves and moments of high transcendence.

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Mission Creek Preview: Soccer Mommy

April 4, 2022

By Nick Layeux

Soccer Mommy returns to the Englert Theatre this weekend as an established indie rock artist whose sound recalls the 90’s and 00’s guitar dominated rock-era, this time as Mission Creek’s headliner.

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Mission Creek Preview: Peel Dream Magazine dreamily lands in Iowa City

April 4, 2022

By Elisabeth Oster

Peel Dream Magazine will perform April 9th at Trumpet Blossom Cafe as a part of Mission Creek Festival.

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Mission Creek Preview: OHMME harmonizes as a dynamic duo

April 4, 2022

By Elisabeth Oster

OHMME will perform April 9th at Trumpet Blossom Cafe as a part of Mission Creek Festival.

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Mission Creek Preview: Tré Burt

April 3, 2022

By Jaden Amjadi

Tré Burt gives listeners the authentic folk blues the way it was meant to be played. He brings a poetic flair and passion to his storytelling that makes him unique in contemporary alt-country and indie folk.

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Mission Creek Preview: Haley Heynderickx

April 3, 2022

By Jaden Amjadi

In a sea of indie folk songwriters, Heynderickx’ intricate guitar and emotionally raw vocal performances make her stand out.

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12:00 AM	12:00 AM 2:00 AM STAIN TRAIN: YOUR OLDER SIBLING'S PUNK & EMO
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12:00 PM	12:00 PM 1:00 PM Mueller Time
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STAIN TRAIN: YOUR OLDER SIBLING'S PUNK & EMO
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
KRUI Spins
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Mueller Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Press Box Banter
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Save The Vibes
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KRUI Spins
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Lonely Cloud FM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Light in the Black
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
No Clue
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mind Mischief
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Velvet Horizons
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Your Weekly Fics
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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

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.

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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.

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‘Bluff Street: From the Vault’ preview

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

mission creek

On Cloud Nine with Beach Bunny

Tré Burt Finds the Sweetness in Misery at Mission Creek Festival

OHMME brings jams and harmonies to Mission Creek

Peel Dream Magazine floods Trumpet Blossom with synth escapism at Mission Creek

Tempers Brings the Vibes to Mission Creek Festival

Mission Creek Preview: Soccer Mommy

Mission Creek Preview: Peel Dream Magazine dreamily lands in Iowa City

Mission Creek Preview: OHMME harmonizes as a dynamic duo

Mission Creek Preview: Tré Burt

Mission Creek Preview: Haley Heynderickx

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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