Meet horror movie icons, get a tattoo, embody a zombie. The eighth-annual Halloweenapalooza horror showcase — taking place in the purportedly haunted Hotel Ottumwa — is full to the brim with film screenings, vendors, contests, live music and other features befitting Halloween.
Emma McClatchey
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Sophisticated Nautilus, and Marengo the dog’s Cinderella story
Nautilus may be a black cat, but she’s anything but a bad omen. This petite, green-eyed girl is a gentle, calming presence at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. She likes to sit upright and serenade humans with a beautiful chorus of meows. But when a toy crosses her path, the 1-year-old proves that she still has some kitten in her.
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All-night horror marathon FilmScream to feature classic and unreleased movies
This Friday the 13th, pack your sleeping bag, head to FilmScene and steel yourself for 12 hours of horror.
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Adoptable Pets of the Week: Kitten roomies Lila and Maggie
There’s not much to say about this playful pair of kittens that isn’t better understood from observing their quirky, synchronized style of play. Luckily, we have plenty of photos.
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Attention ‘Rick and Morty’ fans: McDonald’s Szechuan sauce is coming to Iowa City for one day only
McDonald’s is bringing back their 1998 limited-edition Szechuan dipping sauce at the insistence of Rick and Morty fans. One Iowa City location will distribute the now-famous condiment.
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Six upcoming races with fun twists
From donuts to glow sticks, a single mile to 10 miles, these local races will make you (actually) want to run this fall.
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John’s Grocery will carry Colorado’s Ska Brewing beers
UPDATE: Stores across Iowa, including John’s Grocery, will soon stock their shelves with beer from Colorado craft beer company Ska Brewing. Based in the southwest Colorado city of Durango, Ska is best known for its delectable India Pale Ales and eye-catching packaging. Ska beers are not readily available in Iowa, and when the shipment arrives in October, it will be the first time in more than eight years John’s Grocery will sell the craft label.
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‘Bob’s Burgers’ comedians are coming to Iowa City
The University of Iowa Campus Activities Board (CAB) are hosting a stand-up comedy show with three of the stars behind your favorite ‘Bob’s Burgers’ characters. H. Jon Benjamin, the voice of Bob Belcher himself, will take the stage with co-stars Eugene Mirman (son Gene Belcher) and Dan Mintz (daughter Tina Belcher). A Q&A session will follow their stand-up routine.
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Adoptable Pets of the Week: Houston and Irene, shy but irresistible
Houston, whose name proved appropriate when eight dogs from Houston joined the center’s ranks, is presumed to be about six years old. You’re most likely to find him resting in his cave: a soft enclosed cat bed in his kennel.
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Rambo, the friendly Texan
Rambo — one of eight dogs the Iowa City Animal Center welcomed from Houston, Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey — has not let the storm, nor hundreds of miles of travel, dampen his spirits. The one-year-old has been described by volunteers as “excited,” “athletic” and a “wild child” — one even speculated he’s […]
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The Iowa City Animal Center makes room for eight Texas dogs displaced by Harvey
Eight four-footed Texans are waiting to be adopted in Iowa City.
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Don’t black out! A guide to local, low-alcohol craft beers
Iowans love craft beer, but when one pint is as strong as a double shot of vodka, unsuspecting social drinkers may find themselves stumbling after just one or two of their favorite brews. Here is your guide to a local beers under five percent ABV but just as tasty.
