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October, 17th. Prostitute makes their first appearance in Iowa.

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I first heard Prostitute in my Spotify discover weekly playlist around the beginning of last summer and as an enthusiast of any kind of noisy or abrasive rock/punk, I pretty much immediately fell in love with their music. The incredibly energetic vocals and playing, combined with angsty yet introspective lyricism make for such a fun listening experience that continues to maintain your engagement. So a couple months when I found out they were playing a show in my home state, I immediately knew I couldn’t miss out. Driving back to Iowa City from my hometown that night led to me … Continued

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Indie Bliss and EDM Euphoria: Lost Woods Festival 2026 Review

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Masterminded by the Cedar Falls based electro-pop trio Salt Fox, Lost Woods Music Festival 2026 was another spectacular triumph. Building on the success of previous editions, the festival’s fourth year kept what made the experience so special while incorporating a dazzling array of new activities, sights, and sounds.

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2026 Refocus Recap

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The 2026 Refocus Film Festival was Refocus’s fifth iteration and it certainly made a splash in Iowa City. Occurring from October 22nd to October 25th, these four days were packed to the brim with a variety of films and programs. The contributors to this article were unfortunately not able to attend all of them, but we were still grateful to experience even a taste of what Refocus had to offer.  For those unfamiliar, Refocus Film Festival is a film festival started by Ben Delgado and Andrew Sherbrune, Filmscene’s Programming Director and Executive Director plus Co-Founder. The festival showcases films, new … Continued

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Around the Big Ten: Week 10

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It’s been a minute since we last checked in on the Big Ten, but a few general trends have continued over the past couple of weeks. Michigan and Oregon keep spiraling, UCLA and Indiana keep winning, and here in Iowa City, the Hawkeyes seem to be more of a week-to-week thing. Let’s check out some of the biggest games coming up in this first weekend of November.

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Down in the Desert – Day 2

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Jordan Kabialis, host of You Can Put it on the Board, is down in Arizona providing a look at 7 of the spring training facilities down there and previewing the 2012 season for the teams that call those facilities home. Day 2 of the trip takes a look at the spring training homes of the Athletics, Diamondbacks & Rockies. (Photo: Jordan Kabialis)

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Down in the Desert – Day 1

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Jordan Kabialis, host of You Can Put it on the Board, is down in Arizona providing a look at 7 of the spring training facilities down there and previewing the 2012 season for the teams that call those facilities home. Day 1 of the trip takes a look at the spring training homes of the Brewers, Mariners & Padres. (Photo: Jordan Kabialis)

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Tuesday Tirade: March 13th

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Ozzie Guillen may not be manager of the White Sox anymore but he’s continuing to be the same entertaining manager for the Marlins, getting himself ejected from a Spring Training game against the Red Sox. (Photo from cbssports.com)

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Hawkeyes split two games at Big Ten Tournament

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By Ryan Murphy In the opening game of the Big Ten Tournament, the Iowa Hawkeyes had a chance to avenge a decisive conference loss — and won. In its second game of the tournament, the Hawkeyes had the same opportunity, but were dominated by the Big Ten’s top seed, the Michigan State Spartans. In Iowa’s opening game, senior guard Matt Gatens played like his Iowa career was on the line, because it was. The Iowa City native poured in 20 points, shooting 7-12 from the field. It was also Gatens that keyed Iowa’s seminal rally. After Illinois center Meyers Leonard … Continued

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