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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

  • Headset January 25, 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.
  • Geology 101 January 26, 2026 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Geology 101 is your one-stop-shop for music that rocks! Exploring a variety of rock genres with DJ Pebble, featuring (but not limited to!) alt rock, shoegaze, grunge, folk rock, and all sorts of hidden gems… Including occasional field trips outside of the rock genre. Attendance not mandatory, but each genre will be on the quiz!
  • Midnight Marauders January 26, 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 January 27, 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!
  • mumbo jumbo January 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm kick back and relax as dj syd rambles and shares an eclectic assortment of tunes she’s collected throughout the week on mumbo jumbo
  • Deep Digs January 27, 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!
  • Low Earth Orbit January 27, 2026 at 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm 1,200 miles above the Earth, Low Earth Orbit is picking up all different grooves from all around the world. At the deck is DJ Watt curating these sounds and sending them back down to please your earthly ears. Tune in every week for a brand new carefully selected genre.

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