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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

One person killed after reports of shots fired near Van Buren and College Streets

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 23, 2022

There were reports of shots fired early Sunday morning near Van Buren and College Streets, according to a Hawk Alert sent out at 2:06 a.m. One person was shot and killed. Iowa City police reported...

Roy Browning Jr. and defense attorney Leon Spies at his plea hearing on Oct. 12, 2022. Browning pleaded guilty to second-degree murder through the Alford Plea at the Johnson County Courthouse. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Roy Browning Jr. pleads guilty to killing wife in 2019 through Alford Plea

Kate Perez, News Editor October 12, 2022

This is a developing story, check back for updates.  Roy Browning Jr., 70, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Wednesday for the killing of his wife in 2019. Browning was originally charged...

Contributed photo of Officers Daniel Boesen and Ivan Rossi alongside Police Chief Dustin Liston.

ICPD officers awarded Life Saving Commendation for saving machete attack victim

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter October 11, 2022

Two Iowa City Police Department officers were awarded the Life Saving Commendation for their efforts in response to a stabbing call. According to an ICPD press release, ICPD field training officer...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI Police arrest individual connected to September robbery, assault

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 11, 2022

The University of Iowa Police Department arrested an individual believed to be responsible for a robbery that occurred on Sept. 24, according to a press release from Oct. 11. Police arrested Darlin...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriffs Office.

Roy Browning Jr. will plead to 2019 killing of his wife

Cooper Worth, News Editor October 10, 2022

Roy Browning Jr., who is accused of killing his wife in 2019, will plead to a lesser charge on Wednesday — avoiding the mandatory life imprisonment if convicted — and not go to trial. The details...

An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City police respond to death of unidentified person who fell from downtown structure

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor October 4, 2022

This is a developing story. Check back for details.  Iowa City police responded to a call on Saturday night at E. Burlington Street and S. Linn Street in Iowa City regarding the death of an individual...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI student arrested for disorderly conduct, disturbing lawful assembly at event in Iowa Memorial Union

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter September 21, 2022

A University of Iowa student was arrested on Tuesday night after kicking a table during a Turning Point USA at the UI meeting, a conservative nonprofit student organization, in the Iowa Memorial Union.  The...

Law enforcement investigates sexual assault suspect seen near UI campus

Law enforcement investigates sexual assault suspect seen near UI campus

Colin Votzmeyer and Meg Doster September 6, 2022

This is a developing story. Check back for more updates. Editor’s Note: This story mentions sexual assault.  The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a sexual assault reported on the...

John Muriello performs in the University of Iowa Theater Departments production of Sunday in the Park With George on Monday, March 4th, 2019.

Former UI professor taught students despite accusations of child pornography, meth distribution

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor September 6, 2022

Editor’s Note: This article makes brief mention of instances of sexual misconduct and harassment, including alleged nonconsensual sexual acts, and drug use.  A former University of Iowa School of...

An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City Police Department increases presence at schools after two unknown men approached Iowa City High students

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter August 29, 2022

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Iowa City Police Department is increasing its presence in and around Iowa City High School after two men reportedly approached multiple students...

An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City police arrest two in relation to Mormon Trek Blvd. Kum & Go robbery

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 25, 2022

The Iowa City Police Department made two arrests in relation to a reported robbery of a Kum & Go gas station that occurred on Tuesday.   At around 1:12 a.m. on Tuesday, Iowa City police responded...

Former UI music professor allegedly distributed meth, possessed child pornography

Former UI music professor allegedly distributed meth, possessed child pornography

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor August 23, 2022

Editor’s Note: This article makes brief mention of instances of sexual misconduct and harassment, including alleged nonconsensual sexual acts.  Retired University of Iowa Music School professor...

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