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The Daily Iowan
The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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(LEFT) Graffiti is seen in Gabe’s bathroom on Nov. 6, 2025. (Sam Defily/The Daily Iowan) (RIGHT) Graffiti is seen in the alleyway beside San Grill in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. The alley is one of multiple locations across Iowa City that is covered in street art. (Ava Neumaier/The Daily Iowan)
Darien Dennis organizes thrifted clothes at Artifacts in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The majority of Artifacts’ clothes are on consignment, and accessible to purchase for community members in want of formal wear or everyday clothing needs. Artifacts is one of many stores in Iowa City that resells old clothes.
The Black Angel Monument is seen in the Oakland Cemetery on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Iowa City. The monument was originally created and placed in the cemetery in a bronze color, turning black over time due to oxidization from the environment.
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Features
Students study at the University of Iowa’s Main Library on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The main library is a notable place to study, hosting 18 private study rooms and 6 open group areas.
Places to look for on your next study crawl
Members of the Orlando Literary Magazine participate in a board meeting on Oct. 24, 2025, at the University of Iowa's Phillips Hall in Iowa City. They focus solely on LGBTQIA+ stories and are currently working on making their first literary magazine.
Orlando becomes the first queer literary magazine at UI
Photo Illustration.
Column | How to survive a student film
Tammy Vorhes arranges a flower bouquet at 1-800 Flowers/Flowerama on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2025. Tammy first worked for Flowerama for 16 years, before coming to own her current location for another 16 years. All bouquets and arrangements are handmade by the Flowerama staff on-site.
Creativity and community bloom in local Iowa City flower shop
Photo illustration by Ava Neumaier.
Separating the art from the artist
Events
Special guest Eugenio Solis receives a standing ovation at the Dreaming Iowa concert by Family Folk Machine at the Englert Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. The concert looks into the past and future of Iowa City, with folk songs by local artists and special guests.
Family Folk Machine performs at The Englert Theatre as part of Dreaming Iowa concert series
An attendee asks the panel a question after a special screening of the ‘No Time to Grow Old’ documentary on homelessness in older adults followed by a panel discussion with local experts inside the Water Treatment Center north of Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. The screening was followed by a panel discussion comprised of housing and legal experts Rachel Carter, Elizabeth Norris, and Rachel Carr.
Iowa City Office of Human Rights holds screening of ‘No Place to Grow Old’ documentary
Matthew Stewart, vendor and beekeeper, talks to customers at the Noble Bee Honey stand at the Iowa City Farmers' Market on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Stewart harvests up to 15 different varieties of honey and also sells fruits.
Noble Bee Honey wraps up Iowa City’s Farmers Market on a sweet note
Volunteers and workers from The Iowa Children’s Museum clean up pumpkin remains during Jack Splat! at Chauncey Swan Park in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. The tassels and decorations are separated from the pumpkins so that the remains can be taken to Iowa City’s compost yard.
Iowa Children’s Museum brings sustainable fun for Halloween
Graduate students toss balloons to one another during a 90’s themed dance party for COGS (The University of Iowa Graduate workers union) at Willow Creek Theatre on Thursday, October. 30, 2025. The graduate workers union provides resources to working graduate students. The event wrapped up their annual membership drive.
Iowa graduate student labor union celebrates 30th anniversary with ’90s-themed party
October Events List

October 8 — 6:15 pm - 9 pm, West Coast Swing Foundations @ Public Space One Close House

October 9-12 — Refocus Film Festival @ FilmScene

October 11 — 10 am - 3 pm, ICPLFF Pop Up Book Sale During Iowa City Book Festival @ Iowa City Public Library

October 11 — 2 pm - 3:30 pm, Engaging Fear & Activating Curiosity Around Insects: A Storytelling Workshop @ Public Space One Close House

October 11 — 4 pm - 1 am, Warlock Hour Fest III @ Gabe’s

October 11 — 7 pm - 9:30 pm, Sheng Wang @ Englert Theatre

October 11 — 9 pm - 12 am, Free Live Music with The Bart Attacks @ VUE Rooftop at Hilton Garden Inn

October 12 — 9 pm - 12 am, Star Search Season 5 @ Studio 13

October 16 — 7 pm - 9:30 pm, Your Brain on Music @ University of Iowa Voxman Music Building

October 16 — 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Mort @ The James Theater

October 21 — 10:30 pm - 12 am, Halloween Storytime & Trick or Treat Cart Parade @ Iowa City Public Library

October 24 — 7 pm - 9:30 pm, FilmScene in the Park: Frankenweenie @ Film Scene (at the Chauncey)

Contact [email protected] for event inquiries

Artist Profile
Eric Leiderman speaks during a lecture at the Iowa Theater, IMU in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Leiderman is a University of Iowa graduate who has made a career in music and comedy, co-running NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers since 2014.
2025 Alumni Fellow Eric Leiderman, student DJ to Late Night Producer
Iowa City Poetry Slam headliner uses poetry as a form of protest.
Artist Narciso Meneses Elizalde embodied Mesoamerican spirituality in his latest PS1 exhibit
Local artist, Thomas Agran, completes mural for the New Pioneer Food Co-op
Jane Mwanthi brings Kenyan flavor to Iowa City’s African Arts Festival
Reviews
A projector is seen in Iowa City on May 4, 2023.
‘Bugonia’ is a disappointing outing from one of the most interesting filmmakers working today
Point/Counterpoint | Theaters vs Streaming
Review | Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just an Accident’ is a brave filmmaking feat and breathlessly entertaining thriller
Review | ‘Die My Love’ is pure onscreen chaos
Review | ‘Anniversary’ brings chilling political commentary to the big screen
Music
Almita Vamos plays the violin, Tanya Carey plays the cello, and Ksenia Nosikova plays the piano during the Guest Chamber Recital at Voxman Music Building on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. The trio played music from composers such as Giuseppe Tartini, Franz Schubert, Anton Arensky, and Fritz Kreisler.
Performance from Vamos/Carey/Nosikova trio captivated Voxman audience
UI students react to Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime announcement
Iconic ‘70s band Jefferson Starship set to perform at Englert Theatre
The Fabulous Yahoo Drummers host a free, weekly jam sesh
Review | Lou Sherry and Shining Realm had the audience dancing at the Ped Mall
Theater
Slightly, a Lost Boy played by Ian Gentry, hands a jar of fireflies to Wendy, played by Korah Jo Robinson, during a performance of Lost Girl at the James Theater on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. The play was put on by the Iowa Conservatory, and followed Wendy Darling’s life after returning from Neverland and meeting Peter Pan.
‘Lost Girl’ explores the relationship between teenagers and a past they can’t let go
‘Eureka Day’ explores relevant topics through comedy
UI’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ is the lovechild of Baz Luhrmann
Review | ‘Drill Drill Drill’ highlights a hauntingly relevant issue
Comedy play ‘Mort’ to perform at The James this weekend
Ask the Author
Emmy-Winning Producer Morgan Sackett speaks at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Nov. 7, 2025. Sackett, an Iowa graduate originally from Okiboji, Iowa, is known for his work on many television shows, feature films, and documentaries, with his latest upcoming Netflix comedy show, “A Man on the Inside.”
Ask the Artist | Morgan Sackett reflects on the nature of television
Ask the Author | Renowned journalist and businessman John Skipper reflects on his career
Ask the Author | Former Iowa politician discusses children’s book about being a refugee
Ask the Author | AI, homogeny, and bebop with Warren Longmire
Ask the Artist | Finnegan Angelos and One More Hour find their sound
Listicles
Photo illustration by DI staff.
Seven movies to close out 2025
Six stories, plus a cookbook, to add to your seasonal reading list
Ranking the best tailgating traditions and activities
Five niche sport films to watch this season
Column | Spending a weekend at Refocus Film Festival 2025