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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

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Portrait of Charles Baxter.

Ask the Author | Charles Baxter returns to Iowa City with a new novel

Charlotte Ericson, Arts Reporter October 28, 2024

Charles Baxter, a renowned author and multiple-time award-winner read from his new book “Blood Test” at Prairie Lights this past Thursday. His work has been included several times in The Best American...

Two sisters, Agnes Evans (Norah Jo Robinson) and Tilly Evans (Shea Sanders) reconcile during a performance of She Kills Monsters at the James Theatre on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Performances were held Oct. 25-27.

Review | ‘She Kills Monsters’ is a heartfelt drama comedy

Hannah Childers, Arts Reporter October 28, 2024

The loss of a loved one is never easy, and moving on is even harder. In “She Kills Monsters,” this is what 25-year-old Agnes Evans, played by Korah Jo Robinson, deals with after the sudden death...

An audience member shows off their outfit onstage during the song “Time Warp” at the Rocky Horror Picture Show screening and live show at the Englert Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The performance was presented by Comics in Action and props like newspapers, gloves, noisemakers, and party hats were provided for the audience to use throughout.

Englert’s ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ was a raucous Halloween screening

Kyrsten White, Arts Reporter October 27, 2024

A normal movie viewing would be ruined if audience members yelled and threw things at the screen, but not when it comes to seeing “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Englert. At midnight, the buzzing...

Micah Tenenbaum performs during the Homecoming Concert on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. The show featured 502s and Magdalena Bay.

The 502s and Magdalena Bay take stage at the Homecoming concert

Kate Wolfe, Arts Reporter October 27, 2024

Just hours earlier, Schaeffer and McBride Hall stood as they always do; unremarkable gray stone monoliths, blending seamlessly into the campus backdrop. As the sun dipped below the horizon, however,...

Andy Grammer sings during a performance at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Oct. 23. Grammer read poetry in between each of his songs.

Andy Grammer redefines one man band

Charlie Christensen, Arts Reporter October 24, 2024

Escaping the cold October night, the audience made its way into the Englert Theatre. Immediately met with warm, yellow lighting coming from singular bulbs lining the ceiling, more and more people fill...

Stephanie Michelle poses for a picture at The Psychic Shop in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Michelle specializes in tarot readings and psychic readings, noting that October is a busy month for her business.

Local spiritual community emphasizes the value of self-discovery

Isabelle Lubguban and Kyrsten White October 22, 2024

As the days of October ebb away, Iowa City’s spiritual community continues to flourish amid bustling Halloween preparations. Sound therapy bowls sing and psychic orbs roll into use as ethereal entertainers...

From frights to delights: Iowa City’s Halloween happenings

From frights to delights: Iowa City’s Halloween happenings

Kate Wolfe, Arts Reporter October 22, 2024

The leaves are transitioning into a kaleidoscope of fiery reds, warm oranges, and crisp yellows, and Iowa City is transforming into a canvas of autumnal charm. From fall festivities to delightful displays...

Racks of recycled clothing that can be used for Halloween costumes are seen at Ragstock in Iowa City on Oct. 15. Many of the items in the store have been for sale for several years.

Student’s Guide to Last-minute Halloween Costumes.

Isabella Nekvinda, Arts Reporter October 22, 2024

As someone who loves Halloween, but delays shopping until the very week of festivities, I know a thing or two about last-minute costumes. If you want to celebrate the holiday but do not have a costume,...

A Double Vision cocktail sits on the counter of Wild Culture Kombucha on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. The taproom and lounge was sold to Kyle Crossett and Brittany Quaid in 2020.

Wild Culture reimagines classic cocktails

Stella Shipman, Managing Editor October 22, 2024

With a sun-drenched sitting area on one end and a dimly lit den of couches on the other, a long bar stretching between them like a center of gravity, Wild Culture’s taproom is an accommodating space...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen before an International Writer Program panel held in the Iowa City Public Library on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. The panel focused on storytelling in the digital age.

Iowa City Book Fair shows off community talent

Kyrsten White, Arts Reporter October 21, 2024

As the doors of one of the Iowa City Book Festival’s final events opened, literary fans were eager to file in. The Local Author Book Fair took place at MERGE on Sunday afternoon, allowing writers from...

FilmScene at the Chauncey Hotel is seen on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Writers Kerry Howley and Susanna Fogel visited to discuss the film adaptation of their New York Magazine profile.

Adapting ‘Winner’ to the big screen

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor October 20, 2024

Reality Winner. Over the past eight years, that name has sparked comments and controversy ever since Winner leaked a classified government report to newspaper outlets following the 2016 election. Winner’s...

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Review | Iowa’s dance department puts on an incredible show

Kayla Person and Charlotte Ericson October 17, 2024

Since 1981, the University of Iowa Department of Dance has put on an annual gala. Placing a focus on the student dancers and the faculty choreographers, the UI Dance Gala allows the university’s...