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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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  • Full Court Press February 16, 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 February 16, 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 February 17, 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!
  • DEADLIST CATCH February 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Scooping up anything from new wave to punk rock this shows bringing you the freshest market from sweet riffs to harsh vocals DEADLIST CATCH will have you hooked from your first listen. Hosted by DJ Sea Bass.
  • Deep Digs February 17, 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 February 17, 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.
  • The Midnight Howl February 17, 2026 at 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Deep in the forests of the KURE studio, DJ Mad Dawg is howling and rocking out to the best music in alternative rock, and he's calling on you to join him. Every week will bring a new theme, and we want to invite you to join. So, are you brave enough to answer the call?

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