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

Location of FIJI trial disputed between fraternity members and case plaintiff Makéna Solberg

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 15, 2023

The defendants of the FIJI trial requested that the court deny University of Iowa student Makéna Solberg’s request to keep the trial in Johnson County instead of moving it to Tama County, in court...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Sentencing hearings set for parents of former UI student, attempted murderer Ali Younes

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 14, 2023

Alfred and Lima Younes will soon be sentenced for their roles in the escape of their son and former University of Iowa student Ali Younes earlier this year, according to court filings Wednesday. Alfred...

An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

Man reportedly made sexual comments to junior high students Wednesday on Iowa City walking trail

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 13, 2023

A man allegedly made sexually explicit comments to South East Junior High students on Court Hill Trail early Wednesday, according to the Iowa City Police Department. Police are warning the public to...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

ICPD investigating burglary in Peninsula Neighborhood

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 13, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is seeking public assistance in a burglary that occurred in the Peninsula Neighborhood on the night of Sept. 7. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void...

The Johnson County Courthouse on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Jack McCaffery, son of Iowa basketball head coach found guilty for fatal accident in May

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 12, 2023

Jonathan “Jack” McCaffery, son of University of Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery, was found guilty in court filings Tuesday for failing to yield to a pedestrian.  McCaffery was...

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UI police investigating theft and burglary on west side of campus

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter September 11, 2023

A burglary and theft on the west side of the University of Iowa campus are under investigation by the UI Police Department, according to a press release from the Office of Campus Safety. The report...

The Stanley Hydraulic Laboratory is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Iowa City man identified as body found on UI campus last week

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 11, 2023

The Johnson County Medical Examiner identified Iowa City man Gabriel Molitor, 44, as the unattended dead body found on the patio of the Stanley Hydraulic Laboratory last week.  No foul play is...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Father of former UI student Ali Younes pleads guilty aiding and abetting in son’s escape

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 11, 2023

The father of former University of Iowa student Alfred Younes pled guilty on Monday to aiding and abetting in his son’s escape to avoid a criminal trial.  Alfred Younes was arrested on May 9...

Iowa City firefighters respond to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 10:54 a.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 11:27 a.m. , a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity. This was the second day in a row that a fire was reported at the Advanced Technologies Lab.(Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Last week’s fires at UI Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories caused by reflecting heat

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 8, 2023

The two fires at the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories last week were caused by the heat of the sun reflecting on the outside of the building, according to the University of Iowa Office of Campus...

The Stanley Hydraulic Laboratory is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Police investigate dead body found outside Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 6, 2023

A deceased man was found outside of the Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory Wednesday morning, according to the University of Iowa Police Department.  First responders went to the lab, located at 320...

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

Former FIJI fraternity member accused of sexual assault sues 24 people for libel

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 5, 2023

Former University of Iowa Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, fraternity member Jacob Meloan accused 24 people of libel and slander in an Aug. 31 filing in Linn County court. According to the filing,...

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

FIJI sexual assault trial to change locations due to extensive media coverage

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 3, 2023

The trial involving the University of Iowa fraternity Phi Gamma Delta, known as FIJI, will be moved from Johnson County to Tama County, according to court documents. The lawsuit was brought by UI...

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