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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

The Villisca Ax Murder House is seen in Villisca, Iowa on Sept. 30, 2020. Villisca is the site of one of the oldest cold cases in Iowa in which eight people were murdered in their beds. The killer was never found, sparking many theories and interest in the case. The house, which was renovated and reopened as a museum to the public, is now the site of paranormal activity and attracts thousands of tourists every year. The date on the sign, June 10, 1912 is the morning the Moore’s and Stillinger children were found murdered.

A spooky endeavor: DI editors spend night at Villisca Ax Murder House

Madison Lotenschtein and Brooklyn Draisey October 20, 2020

Listening to the whispers of disembodied voices was not something I planned on falling asleep to. The voices, reminiscent of parseltongue from the Harry Potter book series, caused me to open my eyes...

Contributed by Amber Dale.

Student Spotlight: Graphic design major constructs National Park-themed showcase

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter October 20, 2020

This week, stepping into University of Iowa senior Amber Dale’s exhibition in the Visual Arts Building will be like walking into a National Park gift shop. A central display filled with trinkets...

The local band known as Ped Mall play outside of Daydrink coffee shop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Brewing a new beat: new coffee shop helps local band find its start

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor October 19, 2020

On a bustling evening outside the downtown Iowa City bars in late August, 20-year-old University of Iowa junior Ethan Traugh was doing one of the things he loved most: jamming on his guitar for passersby....

Contributed

Riverside Theatre soars with new virtual production of ‘Grounded’

Madeline Liegois, Arts Reporter October 15, 2020

The sky is not the only limit in Riverside Theatre’s upcoming one-woman show, Grounded by George Brant. The play tells the story of a fighter pilot — fittingly named “The Pilot” — who...

Moviegoers wait for a screening of La La Land to begin on the rooftop of Filmscene on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

FilmScene and The Englert join the #DoNotAbandonUs campaign

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter October 14, 2020

The Englert stage and FilmScene theaters have been quiet since April when the venues closed their doors earlier this year. Both theaters joined the #DoNotAbandonUs campaign along with arts venues,...

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

‘Sackner Archive’ exhibit brings new meanings to poetry and visual art

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter October 13, 2020

Entering the Sackner Archive exhibit, a plethora of literary and visual artistic works are seen encased in glass boxes and hung on every available wall, with colors popping off pages and words arranged...

Nandita Shenoy performs her monologue.(Contributed)

Riverside brings back ‘Walking the Wire’ monologue series in a virtual format

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter October 13, 2020

Every weekday throughout October, Riverside Theater will feature a new monologue for its online Walking the Wire series. The series kicked off on Oct. 5 as a virtual monologue series. Each weekday...

Blake Shaw and Dan Padley perform outside Goosetown Cafe on Tuesday Oct. 7, 2020. Guests watched from their tables outside as others gathered within the street to listen.

Live from Linn Street: Goosetown Cafe hosts outdoor shows

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter October 12, 2020

Golden sunlight streamed through auburn-clad trees near Goosetown Cafe as local bass player and vocalist Blake Shaw and guitarist Dan Padley prepared for their set on a peaceful weekday afternoon...

Contributed

Iowa Dance Festival to celebrate collaboration, conclude with drive-in outdoor performance

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter October 12, 2020

The Iowa Dance Festival has celebrated the art of dance for the past 13 years, where both amateur and professional artists collaborate together. This year, the performance will take place entirely...

The Stanley Museum of Art sign is seen outside of the IMU on Monday, January 14, 2019. The Stanley Museum of Art is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Drive-in art presentation set at UI Stanley Museum of Art

Darren Chen, Arts Reporter October 8, 2020

On Oct. 10, visitors will be able to drive up in their cars for the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art’s Drive-in: The Big Picture. The family-friendly event, part of the museum’s Dive in...

Photo Illustration by Megan Conroy/Photos by Wyatt Dlouhy

Producing in a pandemic: local artists release new music

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter October 7, 2020

For Elizabeth Moen and Elly Hofmaier, finding down time to create while at home doesn’t happen often. During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, both musicians have found themselves with ample time to...

The University of Iowa Theater Building is seen on Monday, May 6, 2019.

UI Theatre Arts Department first mainstage production provides perspectives on social justice

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter October 6, 2020

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts’ first mainstage of the centennial season may have a small cast, but intends to deliver some big ideas. 6 by 6: Collected Perspectives on Social...