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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

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City police arrest man connected to July 18 shooting

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor September 2, 2021

An Iowa City man was arrested in connection with a July shots fired incident, the second individual arrested relating to the incident. Police served a warrant to arrest Narada Damitric Poole, Jr.,...

Robbery at UIHC Parking Ramp 4, suspect fled the scene

Robbery at UIHC Parking Ramp 4, suspect fled the scene

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 2, 2021

A University of Iowa Hawk Alert was sent out at 9:06 a.m. informing the public of a strong arm robbery that occurred Thursday morning. The UI Department of Public Safety reported that a strong arm...

Joachim Seelos joins Iowa City Police Department as mental health liaison

Joachim Seelos joins Iowa City Police Department as mental health liaison

Emily Delgado, News Reporter August 26, 2021

Joachim Seelos is the new mental liaison to the Iowa City Police Department, a role that he says will help reduce unnecessary arrests and assist community members experiencing crisis.  After Black...

Iowa City man arrested in connection to July shooting

Iowa City man arrested in connection to July shooting

Meg Doster, News Reporter August 25, 2021

An Iowa City man was arrested in connection to shots fired in July. Marquel Dashaun Poole, 21, faces charges of two counts of control of a firearm by felon.   The incident took place on July...

North Liberty man arrested in connection with April shots-fired outside bar

North Liberty man arrested in connection with April shots-fired outside bar

Meg Doster, News Reporter August 23, 2021

A North Liberty man faces firearm charges after allegedly firing shots towards a crowd outside Pints bar in Iowa City in April. Dupree Savon Thompson, 23, was arrested Monday on charges of intimidation...

Johnson County Supervisors Rod Sullivan and Royceeann Porter  listen to a presentation during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Johnson County Sheriff to keep MRAP for now

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor August 19, 2021

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office’s Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle will remain in the county for now. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors decided in an informal meeting Thursday...

Neighbors stand on a property after an FBI raid in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 18. Damage can be seen on the side of the house after being hit by an armored truck during the raid.

One arrested in Iowa City FBI raid

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor August 19, 2021

One person was arrested in Iowa City Wednesday when the FBI served an arrest warrant at a Northside home. Agents from the FBI Omaha field office completed a raid at 431 N. Lucas St. in Iowa City,...

The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

Reimagining Campus Safety Committee shares findings, recommendations

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor August 14, 2021

The Reimagining Campus Safety Committee has concluded its year-long effort with a report recommending more non-law enforcement response options, holistic safety services, and transparency from police...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera listens to Poweshiek County Attorney Bart Klaver give his opening statement at his trial at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.  Rivera is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Rivera trial: Bahena Rivera denied new trial despite post-trial evidence

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor August 2, 2021

Cristhian Bahena Rivera will not receive a new trial, despite post-trial evidence and suppressed information that linked potential other suspects to the murder of University of Iowa student Mollie...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Police charge Cedar Rapids man in Ped Mall shooting investigation

Sabine Martin, News Editor July 29, 2021

The Iowa City Police Department has identified and charged the individual who police said fired multiple shots from a handgun in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall last Sunday. Iowa City Police identified...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera stands as the verdict in the trial for the death of Mollie Tibbetts is read on May 28, 2021. Bahena Rivera was found guilty of first-degree murder. (Pool Photo/Associated Press)

Rivera trial: Judge to submit written decision on motion for new trial

Sabine Martin, News Editor July 27, 2021

Judge Joel Yates is set to rule on a motion for a new trial after hearing evidence presented by the defense related to an alleged county-wide trafficking ring involving the murder of Mollie Tibbetts...

University of Iowa student charged with first-degree murder trial set for January 2022, will plead not guilty

University of Iowa student charged with first-degree murder trial set for January 2022, will plead not guilty

Sabine Martin, News Editor July 22, 2021

The trial for University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson, who was charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the alleged killing of his family, will be held on Jan. 25, 2022 at the Linn...

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