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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

Photo illustration by Ava Neumaier.

Separating the art from the artist

Madisyn Hunt, Arts Reporter October 29, 2025

Exposed, canceled, and possibly blacklisted. A creator behind widely popular work has revealed to be hiding skeletons in their closet. With the work having deep meanings for its fans, parting from...

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.

The haunted history of Iowa City

Kyrsten White and Rian Barr October 28, 2025

 A whistle of wind, the cracklings of leaves, the snap of a twig: these are the sounds that make us jump at night, look over our shoulders in dark alleys, or avoid a shadowy hallway when we’re alone. Though...