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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

UI student alleges racism at PetCo

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UI student alleges racism at PetCo
Chelsey Montgomery, a University of Iowa senior and dog trainer, says she was forced to leave the Coralville PetCo on Wednesday because of her race.

Montgomery alleges that an employee directed a racial slur at her, and said she could not be in the store because of her race.

Montgomery said the employee then called the Coralville police, who responded and asked her to leave the store.

Following the alleged incident, Montgomery uploaded a Facebook Live video recounting the incident, which has been shared more than 2,000 times.

PetCo declined to comment on the issue. The Coralville police could not be reached for comment by the time of publication.

The Daily Iowan will update this story as it develops.

— by Naomi Hofferber

[Correction: In the April 7  article “UI student alleges racism at PetCo” The Daily Iowan incorrectly stated that Montgomery alleges an employee tried to startle the dog she was training. Instead, that was a separate episode that occurred prior to the alleged racial incident. A corrected version has been posted. The DI regrets the error.]

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