After discovering The Hold Steady at Riot Fest, Logan Melia sits down with Craig Finn to discuss his new solo record Always Been, the evolution of narrative songwriting, and finding meaning in modern American life. From faith and mental health to baseball heartbreak, the conversation spans far beyond music.
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.
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 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.
Getting ready for bed and your neighborcan’t take the hint? Use this patented guide to gain peace and quiet!
You have the opportunity to participate in Speak Out Iowa, a campus survey being conducted by the University of Iowa to examine sexual misconduct on campus.
Almost 50 years later, a 19 year old has the right idea. (Photo by Chris Walter/WireImage)
As an early morning snowfall painted Iowa City white, a steady wind from the north carried the Wisconsin Badgers down to Kinnick Stadium to battle for the Heartland Trophy. (Image via Hawk Central)
It was a pretty amazing start to the weekend for Hawkeye fans across the country with big Hawkeye football and basketball wins. (image via USA Today)
KRUI Staffer Isaac Stolmeier predicts who your favorite team picks in this 2020 NBA Mock Draft (1st Round only).
Have you ever wondered how to create an aughts-era Adam Sandler pocket dimension? Well buckaroo, I’ll detail some sweet little shortcuts to get you there.
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Refugee rock band crafts new, expressive sound while fleeing Syria.
The last time an Iowa linebacker core saw three members start 10+ games in a season was 2017, with the trio of Bo Bower, Ben Niemann and Josey Jewell. Since then, injuries and the occasional sub-par performance have become more and more frequent in the normally consistent position group.
Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery spoke to the media on Tuesday for the first time since Luka Garza announced his return to Iowa for his senior season.
