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Secrets Beneath the Streets

  • Walker Homestead 3867 James Avenue Southwest Iowa City, IA, 52246 United States (map)

Secrets Beneath the Streets

Murder at the Speakeasy, Iowa City, 1927

Beneath Iowa City’s quiet streets lies a hidden network of beer tunnels—built by brewers, expanded in secret, and now used to move far more than barrels.

Two factions control what flows below.

To the north, the Goosetown Syndicate—gritty, loyal, and rooted in the city’s working-class past.
To the south, the Riverfront Collective—polished, strategic, and quietly in control of what enters and leaves the city.

For years, their conflict has turned shipments into battlegrounds and alliances into liabilities.

But tonight… a truce.

Both sides have agreed to meet deep within the tunnels at a hidden speakeasy—an invitation-only gathering meant to settle control of the river routes once and for all.

The wine will pour.
The deals will be made.
And every move will be watched.

Because beneath the surface, power doesn’t shift by accident.

Before the night is over…
someone will ensure it never does..

What’s Included

🍸 Welcome cocktail or mocktail
🍽️ Chef-crafted dinner (three courses)
🎭 Full character role with clues revealed throughout the evening
🏆 Awards for Best Sleuth and Best Actor
🥦 Dietary needs accommodated with advance notice

Pricing: $75 + 22% service fee shared among our team
📞 Reserve via the ticket button or contact us: info@walker-homestead.com | (319) 351-4791

Due to the popularity of these dinners, reservations are charged at the time of booking. Guests wishing to avoid processing fees may reserve by emailing us directly.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made 48 hours in advance will receive a refund.
For cancellations within 48 hours, tickets may be transferred to another Farm-to-Table event.

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