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.

Denzel Curry’s “King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2” and His Origins

August 29, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

Following up his well acclaimed 2022 album, Denzel Curry takes it back closer to his roots on his new mixtape “King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2” evoking nostalgia from the Dirty South.

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Breaking the Fourth Wall: Stranger Things Looks to Build off Nostalgia in Second Season

October 20, 2017

By Michael McCurdy

For this column, Breaking the Fourth Wall, I will be breaking the fourth wall by conveying to anyone with a passion for movies and television the next best flick, or recent trend in this entertainment medium. photo via: netflix.com

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Homecoming Concert Review: Simple Plan & Wavves

October 6, 2016

By Jen Moulton

Simple Plan and Wavves performed September 30th, 2016 held on the Pentacrest lawn hosted by UI Homecoming.

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Nostalgia: Jumping on the Carousel

August 10, 2016

By David Becker

Jump on the old carousel and take a ride back with the powerful engine of nostalgia. Image courtesy of nerdest.com

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Daily Iowan TV Simulcast
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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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