Don’t Look Back: Brown, Phillips, and Defense Lead the Way in #19 Iowa 24-10 Victory Over Northwestern

November 8, 2026

By Owen Raefield

Owen Raefield covers the standout players who powered the Iowa Hawkeyes to a 24-10 win against the Northwestern Wildcats.

Around the Big Ten: Week 10

November 6, 2026

It’s been a minute since we last checked in on the Big Ten, but a few general trends have continued over the past couple of weeks. Michigan and Oregon keep spiraling, UCLA and Indiana keep winning, and here in Iowa City, the Hawkeyes seem to be more of a week-to-week thing. Let’s check out some of the biggest games coming up in this first weekend of November.

KRUI’s Homecoming Weekend

November 6, 2026

By Elliot Baughman

KRUI In The Homecoming Parade By Kade Grierson | Photos by Cael Ferguson It was the night before Halloween, which is the day before the national college student hangover day known as All Saints’ Day. I’d been walking out the door talking to a friend on the phone who told me to “break a leg” when I told them I was going to march in a parade. According to OurIowaHeritage the first homecoming parade was in 1917 with horse-drawn floats. Which would make this homecoming parade a hundred and something—it’s difficult to track down which homecoming parades were canceled due … Continued

Interview: Willis Alan Ramsey

November 5, 2026

Logan Melia talks with Willis Alan Ramsey ahead of his performance at the Iowa City Songwriter’s kickoff show at The James Theater

Iowa City Songwriter’s Festival 2026 Preview

November 5, 2026

Your guide to the second edition of the Iowa City Songwriter’s Festival from November 5-7 across the city.

Going For it All – Hawkeye Central

November 4, 2026

By Payton Gloria

Payton Gloria takes stock of the NFL after Week 8 and how some notable Iowa Hawkeye alums have been playing this season.

KRUI Staff Picks: Best Releases of April 2026

April 29, 2026

Following a harrowing finals week, KRUI pulls through the other side to bring you our April picks, from rappers out of 14-year sentences, to indie legend Doug Gillard, to lots of “woooaaaaahhhhs,” our KRUI Staff recommends some of our favorite releases from April, 2026!

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Feeling the BPM with underscores’ third studio album “U”

April 7, 2026

By Clara Carrion

On a regular Thursday in March, I discovered underscores while scrolling on Tiktok. I worked my way through her discography and eventually fell down a rabbit hole of hyperpop. Her take on electronic and pop music is deeply refreshing and her captivating sound is definitely one to pay attention to.

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Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

April 2, 2026

A new festival produced by Hancher Auditorium is taking place in Iowa City this weekend. Stop/Time Festival celebrates contemporary musicians and interdisciplinary arts this Friday and Saturday, April 3-4.

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Jason Isbell’s Loud Return to Hancher, and His Bronze Medal in Trivia

March 24, 2026

Jason Isbell returned to Hancher Auditorium on March 4th with a 22-song set spanning his sweeping discography with The 400 Unit, Drive-By Truckers, and his solo career

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Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

March 8, 2026

By Jacob Wynkoop

A series of strikes against the coffee conglomerate’s treatment of workers are currently underway. The current strikes follow Starbucks’s refusal to honor the years-long demands of workers.

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Concert Review: Lip Critic, Ascended Master, Recess, and why you should go to local shows. February 19th at Gabe’s.

March 5, 2026

Scope Productions x Track Zero brought Lip Critic back to Iowa City. With the band’s unique and unconventional blend of music styles, it’s no surprise that they’ve quickly gained the cult following of punks, raver’s, alt kids, hip hop heads and music lovers alike all across Iowa.

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First Person POV of NASW “Legislative Day on the Hill,” February 24, 2026

March 3, 2026

By Carson Chittick

Take a look inside the National Association of Social Worker’s 2026 “Legislative Day on the Hill” at the Iowa Capitol building through Carson’s eyes and ears.

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KRUI Staff Picks our Favorite Media of 2025

December 31, 2025

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.

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Best Albums of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

December 30, 2025

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.

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Best Songs of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

December 29, 2025

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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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

November 18, 2025

By Clara Carrion

Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.

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KRUI Staff Picks: Best Releases of April 2026

Following a harrowing finals week, KRUI pulls through the other side to bring you our April picks, from rappers out of 14-year sentences, to indie legend Doug Gillard, to lots of “woooaaaaahhhhs,” our KRUI Staff recommends some of our favorite releases from April, 2026!

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Evicshen & Sharp Pins at Stop/Time Festival, April 4th

Continuing to find inspiration in Iowa City’s arts community. KRUI’s Tarik took a little day trip to Hancher’s new Stop/Time Festival, losing himself in two incredible performances from Evicshen and Sharp Pins.

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Miller-Meeks and Bohannan Face Off in One Final Push Ahead of Iowa Elections

Former state representative Christina Bohannan (D) and U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) met at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, on October 20 for Iowa’s First Congressional District debate. Both candidates discussed issues weighing on Iowans’ minds, including agriculture, healthcare, and the economy. Once opening statements concluded, Bohannan and Miller-Meeks were questioned on what immediate actions they would take to lower the cost of living for Iowans. Miller-Meeks voted for no tax on tips or overtime back in May of 2025, when she voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In reference to lowering the cost of … Continued

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In Conversation with “Dis/Comfort: Confronting Histories of African Art in the United States”

On October 15th, I had the pleasure of a guided tour through the student-curated art exhibition “Dis/Comfort,” created by a class that collaboratively uses a semester to build its own African art exhibit for the Stanley Museum, “Curating African Art for the American Museum.” Being who I am, naturally I wanted to highlight this extremely valuable opportunity to have a hand in professional curation for college students. For my class this semester, How to Write About Art, we were given the opportunity to have a guided class period through the exhibit with the help of two students who worked on … Continued

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Don’t Look Back: Brown, Phillips, and Defense Lead the Way in #19 Iowa 24-10 Victory Over Northwestern

Owen Raefield covers the standout players who powered the Iowa Hawkeyes to a 24-10 win against the Northwestern Wildcats.

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Around the Big Ten: Week 10

It’s been a minute since we last checked in on the Big Ten, but a few general trends have continued over the past couple of weeks. Michigan and Oregon keep spiraling, UCLA and Indiana keep winning, and here in Iowa City, the Hawkeyes seem to be more of a week-to-week thing. Let’s check out some of the biggest games coming up in this first weekend of November.

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