Best Case Scenario: Bears Trounce Eagles, 27-7

September 29, 2026

By Alex Izienicki

Alex Izienicki breaks down the Chicago Bears’ triumphant 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night, and how third string quarterback Case Keenum took control.

Big House, Bigger Dreams: Iowa Defeats #18 Michigan on a Final Play Touchdown with No Time Left

September 28, 2026

By Owen Raefield

Owen Raefield breaks down Iowa’s dramatic 20-19 walkoff victory over Michigan in the Big House and what it means going forward.

Around the Big Ten – Week Four

September 24, 2026

Week three of college football was the final tune-up for the Big Ten before the conference schedule began. This week, we’ll talk about Iowa’s 55-0 victory over Northern Iowa, Northwestern’s final game before moving into Ryan Field, and the Southern California showdown between USC and Oregon.

Riot Fest 2026 Recap

September 23, 2026

Riot Fest gets through a muddy 21st birthday with an ever eclectic lineup

Bear Down: Vikings Squash Bears in 9-3 Slugfest

September 21, 2026

By Alex Izienicki

When Caleb Williams went down with a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of the Bears’ 9-3 loss to the Vikings, all else ceased to matter. Alex Izienicki tells the story of a miserable day in Chicago.

Easy As You Like: Hawkeyes Win 55-0 Against Northern Iowa Ahead of Big Ten Play

September 20, 2026

By Owen Raefield

Owen Raefield covers the biggest performances and storylines from Iowa’s 55-0 beatdown of Northern Iowa on Saturday.

Iowa City Songwriters Festival Preview

September 2, 2025

The Englert Theatre will host the inaugural Iowa City Songwriters Festival, headlined by Jeff Tweedy and Joy Oladokun, this weekend from September 4-6. Sprawling across many of Iowa City’s favorite venues, this town wide event is bound to be memorable.

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On Speaking Aloud and Breaking Boundaries: Mannequin Pussy Mission Creek Festival

June 6, 2025

By Lee Nienhaus

Ignore the name. Or don’t, because truthfully the heart of Mannequin Pussy’s art lies in its name. Mannequin Pussy, of Philadelphia origin, gracefully blessed the hall of the Englert Theater for Iowa City’s annual Mission Creek Festival in April.

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Anti-wokeness and Iowa’s dismantling of education

May 2, 2025

By Amman Hassan

Republicans have successfully captured key state judicial and legislative procedures and used them to strangle the institutions and legal precedents that stand to curtail their agenda and limit their power.

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2025 March Madness Overview

March 18, 2025

By Collin Carrithers

With the bracket set for the 2025 NCAA National Championship tournament, KRUI takes a closer look at some of the matchups that will be taking place during this edition of March Madness.

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In Conversation with Ross Nusser

February 28, 2025

Meet Iowa City Council District C Special Election candidate Ross Nusser, in conversation about his policies and values with KRUI staff.

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In Conversation with Oliver Weilein

February 27, 2025

Meet Iowa City Council District C Special Election candidate Oliver Weilein, in conversation about his policies and values with KRUI staff.

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Seeing Double with Two Words’ Debut Album “Double Vision”

December 20, 2024

By Lee Nienhaus

Chicago band Any Two Words’ debut album “Double Vision” tugs at the main themes of the genre of Midwest Emo. Its’ 13 song run is a mass of casual poetry.

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Michael Knowles and a Case Study of Tolerating Intolerance

December 3, 2024

By Amman Hassan

The student group Young Americans for Freedom once again were allowed by the university to host another transphobic speaker at the Iowa Memorial Union. The lecture was met with protests outside by students and those in the Iowa City community who showed up to support trans people.

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Magdalena Bay at an Artistic Peak, Live in the Flesh

November 9, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

On their sophomore album, indie pop duo Magdalena Bay manages to deliver an instant classic that showcases a progressive and genre-blending interpolation of pop music. This release cycle also featured a special performance at the University of Iowa.

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How Nurses are Affecting the Doctor Shortage

August 11, 2024

By Amman Hassan

Across the country and in Iowa, many rural areas are experiencing a shortage in doctors. The roles of nurses and physician assistants are altering their roles to help fill in those gaps.

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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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In the midst of his small office on the fourth floor of the EPB, looking out onto the Stanley Museum of Art, surrounded by two well-populated book shelves and a Kym Day painting of a cowboy feeding a horse Lo Mein, Tom Lin reclines in his swivelback chair and invites me to take a seat.

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Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

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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Best Case Scenario: Bears Trounce Eagles, 27-7

Alex Izienicki breaks down the Chicago Bears’ triumphant 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night, and how third string quarterback Case Keenum took control.

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Big House, Bigger Dreams: Iowa Defeats #18 Michigan on a Final Play Touchdown with No Time Left

Owen Raefield breaks down Iowa’s dramatic 20-19 walkoff victory over Michigan in the Big House and what it means going forward.

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