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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Beer of the Week: Fuller’s London Porter

DAN VERHILLE January 24, 2013

Fuller’s London Porter Griffin Brewery, Chiswick, London 11.2 fluid ounces Chilled Bottle Pint Glass Griffin Brewery has had more than 300 years to develop the perfect recipe for brewing a perfect...

The Exit Interview brings unconventional ideas to Iowa City

SAMANTHA GENTRY January 24, 2013

“Give me an O, give me an F, give me an F-E-N-S-I-V-E. What’s that spell? Offensive.” Cheerleaders in white pleated skirts with red and white sweaters and pompons lead the audience in...

Verhille: Far Cry 3 makes statement against violence

DAN VERHILLE January 24, 2013

“Everthing’s got a moral, if only you can find it.” In a world where the NRA blames video games for violent crimes against society rather than the gargantuan clip sizes on military-grade...

Wildwood hosts country dance lessons for all ages and abilities

EMMA MCCLATCHEY January 24, 2013

Folks donning cowboy hats and boots rarely look out of place at Iowa City’s Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon, whether they’re watching a country band on Saturday night, eating barbecue foods,...

UI Youth Ballet to perform this weekend

RANA MOUSTAFA December 13, 2012

This weekend, smaller ballet shoes will glide on the stage of North Hall’s Space/Place. The University of Iowa Youth Ballet will put on its end-of-the-semester performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday...

Working Group Theater raises funds for new project

EMILY BURDS December 13, 2012

On Dec. 16, the community can support an entertaining cause. The nonprofit organization Working Theater Group, which has brought actors and local musicians together to benefit local causes several times,...

Annual Festival of Carols event attracts about 800 participants

AUDREY DWYER December 13, 2012

People can join a yearly celebration of Yuletide cheer at 7 p.m. today at the Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington St. This years’ Festival of Carols will include people singing about good tidings...

UI Writer’s Workshop alum’s debut novel chosen for Oprah’s book club

RANA MOUSTAFA December 13, 2012

Last week, Oprah Winfrey chose the novel Twelve Tribes of Hattie, written by 39-year-old Iowa Writers’ Workshop alum Ayana Mathis, as the next book on the list of her newly launched Book Club 2.0. According...

Local band drops highly anticipated second album

RANA MOUSTAFA December 13, 2012

Iowa City’s local rock and roll band Item 9 & the Mad Hatters will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St. The concert will be a celebration of the band’s second...

Euforquestra to host annual benefit show

AUDREY DWYER December 13, 2012

The band members of Euforquestra travel all over the country, but they keep Iowa City close to their hearts. The guys will return home for their annual benefit show, Home for the Holidays III Benefit,...

The Mill celebrates 50th anniversary

EMMA MCCLATCHEY December 13, 2012

While more than 200,000 small businesses have closed their doors in the last few years, super-corporations Walmart, Taco Bell, Crate and Barrel, and Kmart — all established in 1962 celebrated 50th anniversaries. An...

Tallgrass to perform for Iowa Shares benefit concert

SAMANTHA GENTRY December 13, 2012

In the intimate environment of the Englert Theater, pounding rhythms of "Dirt Stomping Soul" will vibrate through the space. Audience members will enjoy a night of giving back while sitting...

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