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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

The Psychological and Brain Sciences building is seen on Friday, January 24, 2020.

Fire incident at Spence Labs resolved

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter September 23, 2021

The University of Iowa issued a Hawk Alert regarding a fire incident at Spence Laboratories in the Psychological and Brain Sciences Building Thursday. The initial alert was sent at 3:39 p.m., advising...

UI Police investigate shots fired near Calvin Hall

UI Police investigate shots fired near Calvin Hall

Christine Valora, News Reporter September 12, 2021

Police are investigating a shots fired call from early Sunday morning on the University of Iowa campus. The shots fired call was reported in the vicinity of Calvin Hall on the east side of campus...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Police served multiple warrants against FIJI and its members last year, court records show

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor September 2, 2021

Editor's note: this article contains references to sexual assault. Iowa City Police executed search warrants against the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house and members in September 2020, according...

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...

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