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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cursive and a duo AJJ regale us with the pride, waste, and consuming everything until the very end, finishing out their 2025 tour at The Raccoon Motel in Davenport.
Alex Cole’s Final Mock Draft. Mariota Enters A Quarterback Competition. Bears Get Their Quarterback.
The Dallas Cowboys are off to a hot 5-1 start. Mark Freie breaks down the areas that have led to success this season. (Photo: Joe Nicholson/USA TODAY Sports)
After watching the Monday Night Football game on the 24th, it was blatantly obvious another Tirade was needed. Jordan Kabialis rips into the NFL replacement refs and calls for the return of the real ones.
After being cut by the Seahawks after week 3 of the pre-season, is Terrell Owens’ NFL career finally over? Bria Davis looks back at the star receiver’s career.
KRUI Sports staffer Jeremy Blumberg dissects and opines on the NFL at the midway point of the season.
