All Things Cult Classic: Wayne’s World

November 8, 2017

Originating from the long-running Saturday Night Live sketch, Wayne’s World developed a cult following based on its offbeat humor, snappy catchphrases, awkward sentiment, and frequent pop-culture references. Via. Pintrest

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Witching Hour: Philip Rabalais @ The Mill 10/21/2017

October 22, 2017

By Emma Sailor

The local electronica musician made a bold transformation from shy grad student to club DJ during his performance at the Witching Hour Festival. image via philiprabalais.com

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Witching Hour: Beach Fossils @ Gabe’s 10/20/17

October 21, 2017

By Elaine Irvine

Read about Beach Fossils’ Witching Hour Festival performance here! (Image via Mary Mathis)

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Witching Hour: Karen Meat @ Gabe’s 10/20/17

October 21, 2017

By Elaine Irvine

Read about Karen Meat’s Witching Hour Festival performance here! (Image via Mary Mathis)

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Witching Hour Festival: Adam’s Run- A Video Opera by Rhymes with Opera @FilmScene 10/20/2017

October 20, 2017

By Onae Parker

Read how the art of opera is pushed off the stage and into film. Image via Shenandoah Conservatory of Music

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Witching Hour Festival: Composing a Career @ Voxman Music Building 10/20/2017

October 20, 2017

By Michael McCurdy

Read the review of one of the many events that took place at this year’s Witching Hour Festival! photo via: eventful.com

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Word Around Town: Taiko Presentation and Tanko Bushi Dance Workshop

October 16, 2017

By Constance Judd

Word Around Town is a bi-weekly column about local events in Iowa City.
Photo Via: The University of Iowa Japanese Program

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Concert Review: State Champs @ Wooly’s 4/11/17

April 13, 2017

By Jen Moulton

State Champs, Against The Current, With Confidence, and Don Broco put on a hell of a show at Wooly’s in Des Moines, Iowa on 4/11/17. (Image via: facebook.com/statechampsny)

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Mission Creek: Mykki Blanco @ Blue Moose Tap House 4/6/2017

April 7, 2017

By Laura Jaime

Meka Jean, Flint Eastwood, and Mykki Blanco were full of energy and passion at this year’s Mission Creek Festival. (Image via: mykkiblancoworld.com)

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Mission Creek: Lifestyles @ Iowa City Yacht Club 4/5/2017

April 6, 2017

By Claire Harmeyer

Gosh! and Greg Wheeler & The Polygamist Mall Cops joined Lifestyles at Iowa City Yacht Club for a night full of head banging and nonstop noise. (Image via: lifestyles.bandcamp.com)

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8:00 AM	8:00 AM 9:30 AM Jeff Liebermann Program
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Jeff Liebermann Program
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Etheria
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
KRUI Spins
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Nonfiction Radio Hour
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
KRUI Spins
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
KRUI Spins
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
KRUI Spins
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Music →

Concert Preview: Spin Art, painting the scene with sound

In the crowded gallery of rising bands, few make as bold a splash as Iowa’s own prog pop-punks Spin Art, performing live at Lefty’s in Des Moines this weekend.

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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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News →

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

Iowa education’s system has embraced the arrival of artificial cal intelligence with no signs of slowing down. However, some have raised concerns that it may lead to its downfall while others see it as a successor to the internet and printing press.

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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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Sports →

Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Soldier Field finally had something to celebrate again, as the Chicago Bears snapped their eight-game losing streak to the New Orleans Saints with a 26-14 win. Powered by a dominant defense and resurgent run game, the Bears overcame offensive struggles to notch their fourth straight win and move to 4-2 on the season.

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Heartland Domination: All Iowa as the Hawkeyes shutout Wisconsin, 37-0

Iowa silenced Camp Randall with a statement 37-0 shutout over Wisconsin, reclaiming the Heartland Trophy for a fourth straight year and notching their first road shutout against the Badgers since 1929. Behind Kamari Moulton’s breakout performance and a smothering defense that snagged two interceptions from defensive linemen, the Hawkeyes looked every bit like Big Ten contenders.

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Iowa City Songwriters Festival 2025, Saturday in Review

KRUI’s Riot Fest 2025 Recap

Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Father John Misty played “I Love You, Honeybear” for the 602nd time in Des Moines at Val Air Ballroom, October 1.

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

When We Were Young in Las Vegas, 2025 Festival Preview

Review

All Things Cult Classic: Wayne’s World

Witching Hour: Philip Rabalais @ The Mill 10/21/2017

Witching Hour: Beach Fossils @ Gabe’s 10/20/17

Witching Hour: Karen Meat @ Gabe’s 10/20/17

Witching Hour Festival: Adam’s Run- A Video Opera by Rhymes with Opera @FilmScene 10/20/2017

Witching Hour Festival: Composing a Career @ Voxman Music Building 10/20/2017

Word Around Town: Taiko Presentation and Tanko Bushi Dance Workshop

Concert Review: State Champs @ Wooly’s 4/11/17

Mission Creek: Mykki Blanco @ Blue Moose Tap House 4/6/2017

Mission Creek: Lifestyles @ Iowa City Yacht Club 4/5/2017

Concert Preview: Spin Art, painting the scene with sound

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

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Heartland Domination: All Iowa as the Hawkeyes shutout Wisconsin, 37-0

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