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Category: News

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…

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….

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  • Vibing with VINE November 4, 2026 at 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm We'll be poking our tendrils into a unique genre every show: intertwining a variety of alternative rock, electronic, city pop, bluegrass, and a smattering of international music. Whether you need high energy tracks to make your world more verdant or calming songs to keep you rooted, tune in and vibe with me! Hosted by DJ…
  • What The Puck! November 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Whether you know nothing about the sport of hockey, love the sport of hockey, or just want to hear someone talk about sports, you are in the right spot. Join me every Thursday at 12pm to discuss all things NHL. Hosted by Elijah Caliger.
  • Laythan Loves The Long Ball November 5, 2026 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm A baseball centered show where I will recap what has been going on recently in baseball, breakdown historic plays, and give my prediction on what might happen this postseason.  Hosted by Laythan Anders.
  • The Slop Zone November 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Come get filled up with slop! The latest and/or greatest for whatever DJ Slop has to offer. Hopefully you’ll find something you didn’t know you were craving, or maybe even a new favorite!
  • Hoops 'N' Helmets November 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm From college football to college basketball, this radio show provides it all. Analytics, game analysis, deeps dives, team rankings, and more! Whatever you’re looking for, Hoops ‘N’ Helmets will provide! Hosted by Dillon Zwanziger.
  • Rhythm Section Want Ad November 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm On Rhythm Section Want Ad, we do a weekly dive into different areas in the world of music, whether that be genres, scenes, labels, years, artists, or any other arbitrary theme! Expect to mostly hear indie pop / rock, but any genre is welcome here, from vaporwave to prog metal to bluegrass. Hosted by DJ…
  • The Lutz Show November 6, 2026 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am A look into the mind of a music adventurer, the Lutz Show is a place where DJ Lutz shows  off various portions of the wonderful world of music to people who are looking to expand their horizons. Tune in every week for the opportunity to find a new artist or song you might love!

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