Murder off the Court

A 1974 University of Iowa Women’s Basketball Murder Mystery Dinner. History is being made… and someone won’t live to see the final buzzer.

Welcome to the University of Iowa’s 1974 Women’s Basketball Banquet—a celebration of the pioneering athletes who launched Iowa’s first women’s basketball team. Tonight you’ll step into history as players, coaches, staff, and community supporters gathered to celebrate a groundbreaking season. But during the evening’s festivities, the celebration takes a shocking turn when a guest is found dead. As tensions rise and rivalries emerge, guests must piece together clues hidden among locker-room secrets, competitive ambitions, and the pressures of a historic first season. The game is on—and it’s up to you to uncover the truth.

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.