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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Ben Splichal, general manager of Pinseekers, poses for a portrait at Pinseekers in Tiffin, Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.

New indoor golf and entertainment facility called PinSeekers set to open in November

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 24, 2023

A new indoor golf range called PinSeekers is set to open within the first two weeks of November. The venue will blend driving with indoor entertainment offering an 18-hole putting course, three multi-sport...

Contributed photo by Tory Wilson. Heidi Aviles and her family pose for a photo with members of the Colorado-based nonprofit Impact Cares.

Nonprofit organization surprises Iowa City family with new home

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 24, 2023

Just over a year ago, Heidi Aviles quit her job, sold her house, and relocated to Iowa City with her three children to help take care of her mother who was sick. Aviles spent nearly all of her life’s...

A pedestrian walks across West Burlington Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. According to a city report, Iowa City has fewer pedestrian and vehicle collisions than state and national averages.

Iowa City found to be safer for pedestrians compared to state, national averages

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 24, 2023

A recently released city report shows that Iowa City has significantly fewer pedestrian and vehicle collisions than state and national averages. The report, which was released in the Sept. 28 Iowa...

Five last-minute Halloween costumes under $5

Five last-minute Halloween costumes under $5

Stella Shipman, Arts Editor October 24, 2023

Panicking because you forgot to order that one piece of your costume? Trying on your outfit and deciding you want to completely change your look? Deciding an hour before your friends leave for a party...

University of Iowa Main Library is seen on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

UI Main Library to be closed from Oct. 27-30 for water outage

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 24, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Main Library will be closed from Friday at 5 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. Monday due to a water outage. UI librarian John Culshaw alerted the university community of the temporary...

Review | ‘Goosebumps’ revival returns with spirit of Halloween season

Review | ‘Goosebumps’ revival returns with spirit of Halloween season

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter October 24, 2023

Halloween is coming up, and Hulu and Disney+ are readying their audiences for spooky season with a new television edition of “Goosebumps.” The ten-episode comedy-horror show premiered on both streaming...

Talking Heads concert film, ‘Stop Making Sense,’ restored for 40th anniversary

Talking Heads concert film, ‘Stop Making Sense,’ restored for 40th anniversary

Lily Czechowicz, Arts Reporter October 24, 2023

As Talking Heads front man David Byrne walked centerstage on the big screen, the recorded crowd greeted him with wild applause, whistles, and cheers. The audience in FilmScene’s theater, however,...

University of Iowa BFA student Kenzi Rayelle's solo exhibition "Interconnectivity" is seen at Public Space One in Iowa City on Oct. 18, 2023. The exhibition is a series of expansive installations featuring large abstract sculptures and will run from Oct. 13 to Nov. 4.

UI alum’s exhibit ‘Innerconnectivity I’ displays PTSD visibility

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter October 24, 2023

Kenzi Rayelle has always admired the grotesque. Her favorite movies growing up were “Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Beetlejuice.” Nothing about her spirit has changed. “Innerconnectivity...

Tim Johnston speaks during a conversation with Blaine Greteman at Prairie Lights Books in Iowa City on Tuesday Oct. 17, 2023.

Ask the Author | Tim Johnston

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter October 24, 2023

Tim Johnston is a New York Times bestselling author who graduated from the University of Iowa and went to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst for graduate school. He has written “The Current,”...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with quarterback Deacon Hill during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Hill passed for 37 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 15-6.

Point-Counterpoint | Could Iowa contend for a national championship with a better offense?

Colin Votzmeyer and Brad Schultz October 24, 2023

Yes Under head coach Kirk Ferentz, the Iowa football team has been defined by a strong defense, amazing special teams, and a below-average, anemic offense. Each year, fans and media alike poke...

Jody Hovland, playing Mrs. Watts, and Phil Jordan, an ensemble member, perform during a production of “Trip to Bountiful” at Riverside Theater in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

Review | Riverside presents heartfelt rendition of ‘The Trip to Bountiful’

Caden Gantenbein, Arts Reporter October 24, 2023

On the opening night of “The Trip to Bountiful,” Riverside Director Adam Knight spoke to a packed theater, expressing his excitement for the play. The stage was strategically filled with furniture,...

Embalming tools are seen at the Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service building in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

The dying art: Funeral preparation as a means of celebrating life

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor October 24, 2023

For most artists, there is an expectation of immutability with the creation of any piece — whether on public display in a museum or simply bound to the confines of a canvas, traditional art has an...