Jen K.
@jenkurka.bsky.social
Hawkeye fan and letterwinner (xc and track). Han shot first. Long live Pearl Jam. She/Her.
Neighborhood is full of trash because morons put their cans out last night during a damn wind storm.
November 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Neighborhood is full of trash because morons put their cans out last night during a damn wind storm.
It was very difficult to get out of bed this morning, especially with that wind howling.
a cartoon of homer simpson laying in bed with a toasty cinnamon bun on his head
ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson laying in bed with a toasty cinnamon bun on his head
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It was very difficult to get out of bed this morning, especially with that wind howling.
I remember seeing this on the news as a kid. So tragic. Then had a college teammate (unhelpfully) remind us of this as we were boarding a flight on a small plane on our way to a meet in Bangor, Maine. (This was in 1993.)
Do you remember the Iowa State Cross Country plane crash tragedy?
On November 25, 1985, a plane crash claimed the lives of three Iowa State cross-country runners, two coaches, and a trainer returning from a runner-up finish at nationals.
On November 25, 1985, a plane crash claimed the lives of three Iowa State cross-country runners, two coaches, and a trainer returning from a runner-up finish at nationals.
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I remember seeing this on the news as a kid. So tragic. Then had a college teammate (unhelpfully) remind us of this as we were boarding a flight on a small plane on our way to a meet in Bangor, Maine. (This was in 1993.)
I think the wind just picked up.
November 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I think the wind just picked up.
Costco wasn't bad. Being able to go in during the "early open" time period definitely helped.
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Costco wasn't bad. Being able to go in during the "early open" time period definitely helped.
Amazing Professor. I feel fortunate I was able to take one of his classes. He'll probably still complain about Macbride.
UIowa Religious Studies chair said Jay Holstein often got emails from students thanking him - some 10 yrs later. "It was after I had seen maybe 20 of these in one semester that I realized, whatever it is, there’s something really important going on here."
www.thegazette.com/higher-educa...
www.thegazette.com/higher-educa...
Beloved University of Iowa religious studies professor Jay Holstein dies at 87
"He just had that kind of philosophical mind and artistic mind where he wanted to uncover truths about human life, or get students to ask questions about their meaning in life, or how to deal with som...
www.thegazette.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Amazing Professor. I feel fortunate I was able to take one of his classes. He'll probably still complain about Macbride.
Going to brave costco this morning. Send positive vibes.
snoopy and woodstock are eating pumpkin pies on a table .
ALT: snoopy and woodstock are eating pumpkin pies on a table .
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November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Going to brave costco this morning. Send positive vibes.
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Wind Advisory issued November 25 at 2:15AM CST until November 26 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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November 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Wind Advisory issued November 25 at 2:15AM CST until November 26 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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QUINCY WILSON TO MARYLAND‼️🐢
The Olympic gold medalist and U.S. high school national record holder in the 400m is staying HOME, where he’ll train under Coach Andrew Valmon.
citiusmag.com/articles/oly...
The Olympic gold medalist and U.S. high school national record holder in the 400m is staying HOME, where he’ll train under Coach Andrew Valmon.
citiusmag.com/articles/oly...
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
QUINCY WILSON TO MARYLAND‼️🐢
The Olympic gold medalist and U.S. high school national record holder in the 400m is staying HOME, where he’ll train under Coach Andrew Valmon.
citiusmag.com/articles/oly...
The Olympic gold medalist and U.S. high school national record holder in the 400m is staying HOME, where he’ll train under Coach Andrew Valmon.
citiusmag.com/articles/oly...
It's foggy out there, Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty peeps. There was an accident by North Central Junior High as I was coming home from the gym. Put those low beams on and give yourself extra time and space.
November 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
It's foggy out there, Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty peeps. There was an accident by North Central Junior High as I was coming home from the gym. Put those low beams on and give yourself extra time and space.
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Dense Fog Advisory issued November 23 at 2:15PM CST until November 24 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
November 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Dense Fog Advisory issued November 23 at 2:15PM CST until November 24 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
Got 'em right where we want 'em.
November 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Got 'em right where we want 'em.
Leave the Defense out there all day, and bad things are going to happen.
November 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Leave the Defense out there all day, and bad things are going to happen.
We have a QB afraid to throw the ball. Unbelievable.
November 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
We have a QB afraid to throw the ball. Unbelievable.
I am straight up not having a good time.
November 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I am straight up not having a good time.
One last time.....Go Hawks! #tailgating
November 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
One last time.....Go Hawks! #tailgating
Up and at 'em, Hawks!
November 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Up and at 'em, Hawks!
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this is like that scene in office space where the consultants end up loving peter
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
this is like that scene in office space where the consultants end up loving peter
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everyone who spent the 90s laboriously and lovingly making mixtapes just dissolved into ancient dust
November 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
everyone who spent the 90s laboriously and lovingly making mixtapes just dissolved into ancient dust
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🏆 NCAA XC Championship Preview: "The Case For..." and "The Case Against..." some of the top team title contenders
📺 How to watch: Coverage starts at 10 a.m. ET on ESPNU on November 22 with the women’s 6K at 10:20 a.m. + the men’s 10K at 11:10 a.m.
citiusmag.substack.com/p/2025-ncaa-...
📺 How to watch: Coverage starts at 10 a.m. ET on ESPNU on November 22 with the women’s 6K at 10:20 a.m. + the men’s 10K at 11:10 a.m.
citiusmag.substack.com/p/2025-ncaa-...
2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships Preview: The Case For & The Case Against The Top Contenders
Previewing the top team contenders to watch for at the NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships this Saturday in Columbia, Missouri.
citiusmag.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🏆 NCAA XC Championship Preview: "The Case For..." and "The Case Against..." some of the top team title contenders
📺 How to watch: Coverage starts at 10 a.m. ET on ESPNU on November 22 with the women’s 6K at 10:20 a.m. + the men’s 10K at 11:10 a.m.
citiusmag.substack.com/p/2025-ncaa-...
📺 How to watch: Coverage starts at 10 a.m. ET on ESPNU on November 22 with the women’s 6K at 10:20 a.m. + the men’s 10K at 11:10 a.m.
citiusmag.substack.com/p/2025-ncaa-...
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The Founding Fathers also championed the designated hitter rule, alternate side parking
Mike Pence wrote an opinion piece for Fox News. Reading the headline, I was like, "Okay, seems like a normal take."
Then I read the subheadline and... bro, what?
Then I read the subheadline and... bro, what?
November 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Founding Fathers also championed the designated hitter rule, alternate side parking
I'm still getting used to seeing so many coaches sitting in the front row of the Iowa bench. Some of our players have a long trek to the scorers table to check in.
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I'm still getting used to seeing so many coaches sitting in the front row of the Iowa bench. Some of our players have a long trek to the scorers table to check in.
Iowa needs to get better a free throws. Goodness.
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Iowa needs to get better a free throws. Goodness.