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KURE Takes Hinterland – A Recap of Day Three

August 17, 2025

Written by Molly Hardacre By Sunday morning, Bria and I had picked ourselves up as best as we could out of thecampground – all…

KURE Takes Hinterland 2025 – A Recap of Day Two

August 11, 2025

Written by Molly Hardacre After Friday’s roster of music, dancing, and Rebecca Black literally remixing an Apple ringtone,Bria and I woke up in our…

KURE Takes Hinterland 2025 – A Recap of Day One

August 9, 2025

Written by Molly Hardacre Once a local secret, now a nationwide craze, all eyes were on Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, IA this…

Rainbow Kitten Surprise Unveils New Sound at Waukee’s Vibrant Music Hall

May 24, 2025

Written by Bria Cox Photos by Haesung Michael Lee Walking into Waukee’s newest venue, the Vibrant Music Hall, feels like entering a portal. The…

75 Years of KURE!

May 21, 2025

Written by Carly Nichols (General Manager 2023-2025)             Since 1949, the radio station currently known as 88.5 KURE Ames Alternative has been rocking the…

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Upcoming On-Air

  • The Yum Zone November 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tune in for an hour of tunes that’ll make you want to eat your radio. From folk to the funkiest of funk, each week you’ll hear a delightful assortment of music that’ll surely be yummy. DJ Bug invites you to take an hour to jam your heart out.
  • Headset: Final Season November 1, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm An hour of exploration in the experimental and eclectic world of electronic music, from the earliest synthesizers to the cutting edge and everything in between. Plug in weekly for new and exciting sounds, curated by JFitz.
  • Twilight Junction Radio Mystery Theater November 1, 2026 at 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm A revival of radio noir and radio mystery radio shows. Hosted by Zach Schneller.
  • Feedback Ritual November 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Feedback Ritual blends the raw chaos of noise rock, the edge of alternative rock, and the dreamy haze of shoegaze. Each broadcast pushes boundaries, moving from crushing riffs, and feedback storms to swirling, atmospheric soundscapes. It's a space for listeners who want intensity, texture, and emotion colliding in every track. Hosted by JBouchy and DWesty.
  • The Critter Corner November 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Critter Corner ventures into whichever genre is tickling the fancy of DJ Prairie Dog. Every week, Prairie Dog will emerge from her hole in the ground and present her music taste to the animal kingdom. From alternative rock, pop-punk, grunge, classic rock, and anything else that finds its way to the playlist, the Critter…
  • Out of the Clamshell November 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm From electropop to indie rock, Out of the Clamshell aims to spotlight the shining pearls of this century. Whether beloved by many or from the depths of obscurity, DJ Kemi strings together their taste into a show worth listening to.
  • The Cat’s Cabinet November 3, 2026 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Whether you’re winding down after work or heading to your next class, The Cat’s Cabinet has something for you. From indie rock to rautalanka; this is your home for international and national music. Hosted by DJ Stray

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