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Category: News

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…

The Music of David Lynch

April 13, 2025

Written by Joseph Diehl After his passing in January 2025, many like myself have been revisiting the movies of critically acclaimed director David Lynch….

Silence that Echoes

November 20, 2024

Grace Davis I can remember being in my band class in 5th grade, standing amidst a forest of my classmates as we waited for…

From Naptime to Nine-to-Five: The Senior Year Struggle

October 29, 2024

Grace Davis What do you think most college seniors do as they enter their last year of university? Feel random bouts of excitement for…

Anthony Greiter: More than just a Hot Cop

April 12, 2021

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of…

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Upcoming On-Air

  • Poetic Justice March 2, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Poetic Justice is a music-focused radio show featuring indie and alternative Black artists in R&B, neo-soul, and experimental genres. The show gives listeners a chance to hear emerging and underrepresented voices while exploring the diversity of Black music. Listeners can expect curated selections and intentional sound choices. Hosted by Madison.
  • Feedback Ritual March 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm This radio show blends the raw chaos of noise rock, the edge of alternative rock, the heaviness of metal, 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.…
  • Full Court Press March 2, 2026 at 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Full Court Press is an NBA-related talk show where host Gabe Ploeger dives into weekly stats, rumors, standings, and more with the intent to give basketball fans a place to relax and listen to something they enjoy. Whether it's breaking down scores and advanced statistics, looking at mock drafts, or just discussing popular rumors, this…
  • Midnight Marauders March 2, 2026 at 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm 7 times out of 10, we listen to our music at night, thus spawning the title of this radio show. Hear out-there, fresh tracks from the eclectic sides of rap, rock, electronic and even more, probably! This ain't your grandma's radio show hosted by DJ Beanbag, It's Midnight Marauders!
  • Flavor of the Week March 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm “Only good music, guaranteed!” DJ Beanbag is serving up mixes with a plethora of different styles, serving up fresh alternative rock, rap, R&B and dance music on a week-to-week basis. Dig in!
  • Box of Chocolates March 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ...Because you never know what you're gonna get. With DJ Beans!
  • Deep Digs March 3, 2026 at 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Each week, we'll dig deep into the ground to find the best gems of each genre. Tune in to Deep Digs with DJ Jewel and immerse yourself in the music!

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