Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

December 21, 2025

An overtime thriller, a stadium on edge, and a Bears team pushed to its limit. From the moment the clock hit zero to the final snap in OT, this one had everything. And it might say more about this team than just a win.

Concert Review: Bladee Brings Dynamic Energy to His First-Time Performance in the Twin Cities

December 17, 2025

By Chase Haydock

Stockholm cloud rap sensation Bladee performed in Minneapolis for the first time ever on November 10th, 2025. During his set, he played many of his own beloved songs and collaborations he’s made with members of his rap collective, Drain Gang.

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

December 15, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

An uncommon, stress-free win for the Chicago Bears puts them back at the top of the NFC North. A rematch with their rival Packers awaits.

Interview: KRUI With The Plain White T’s

December 14, 2025

By Logan Melia

At When We Were Young 2025, fellow Chicago area natives Plain White T’s sat down with me as we discussed how the local scene has changed, their tour with We The Kings, and how Las Vegas scares us all the slightest bit. We started the conversation out by sharing a mutual love of Death Cab for Cutie:

The Iowa Heartlanders Field Trip Experience

December 12, 2025

By Ryan Paris

What do you get when over 2000 kids fill the seats for a hockey game? Screaming, shrieking, and never ending energy.

Same Old Story: Bears lose to Packers, 28-21

December 9, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

The Bears hung tough. But in the end, it wasn’t enough to beat the rival Packers in Green Bay.

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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Matt Walsh Perpetuates Hate at the University of Iowa

April 23, 2023

By John Glab

The University of Iowa and YAF hosted transphobic conservative commentator Matt Walsh to give a lecture at the Iowa Memorial Union amid backlash from the student body.

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8:00 PM	8:00 PM 9:00 PM Your Dad's Crazy Music
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Tuesday

KRUI Spins
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
The Power Hour
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wine and Chai
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
KRUI Spins
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
KRUI Spins
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
KRUI Spins
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Obsession on Air
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
KRUI Spins
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
eclectronica
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
KRUI Spins
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
KRUI Spins
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Your Dad's Crazy Music
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
KRUI Spins
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Concert Review: Bladee Brings Dynamic Energy to His First-Time Performance in the Twin Cities

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Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Local Iowa City band Twin River Revivalist put on a great show last Halloweekend. With songs that can charge up any crowd, their next show at Elray’s this Friday, Dec. 5th is sure to be a good one.

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Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

This month, Johnson County Democrats are conducting “listening tours” to connect with students at the University of Iowa, consisting of various extracurricular and undergraduate-based organizations and events. The listening tour works as an open forum for students to describe their needs, goals, and priorities when it comes to both elected officials and the Democratic Party.

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Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

The vast majority of Voters in Iowa City turned out on Nov 4th to adopt a 1 % local-option sales tax (LOST), setting the stage for a shift in how the city will raise and allocate funds beginning next summer.

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