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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

  • Whatever City December 8, 2025 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm One hour where we play whatever the freak we want! Alternative (so general) with aspirations for folk, oldies, and newbies. If you have bangs you will like it. No bangs no promises.
  • …And Also Music ! December 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm lend your ear to an hour of talkin a bunch about random stuff and listenin to some awesome tunes with your host, DJ Syd.
  • The Heard December 8, 2025 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Focused around alternative rock, The Heard brings sets focused around creating atmospheres that are heavy, noisy, dreamy, and spacey. Sets commonly feature songs from the genres of dream pop, shoegaze and space-rock. With DJ Schepe.
  • Deadlist Catch December 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm You Just Reeled in Deadliest Catch! Come set sail with a Musicial Merchant, whether it be rough choppy seas with some beat down or a calm, gentle breeze with some R&B and Shoegaze, Deadlist Catch will keep the Land Lubbers' Ears occupied here at KURE. With DJ Sea Bass!
  • Under the Radar December 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Stories, facts, and history alongside underrated tracks from the greatest alternative albums and artists. Hosted by DJ 20two.
  • The extreme metal extravaganza December 8, 2025 at 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Is music on the radio too boring? I’ll fix it, with a mix of doom, stoner, and sludge metal I keep it low and slow. Hope you’re ready. With The Cretin.
  • Legacy Line-up December 9, 2025 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Each episode we would make would look a specific sport and how certain games shaped that sports history. Then break it down to how it had cultural, historical, and personal impacts. With Isaac and Matt.

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