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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

North Liberty man accused of sexually abusing child

North Liberty man accused of sexually abusing child

Rylee Wilson, News Editor December 3, 2020

A North Liberty man has been accused of sexually abusing a juvenile.  Trumell Alexander Roberts, 38, was charged Dec. 1 with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse, indecent exposure, and lascivious...

Coralville man charged with burglary

Coralville man charged with burglary

Samantha Murray, News Reporter December 3, 2020

Dustin Roy Martin, 31, was charged Dec. 1 with third degree burglary, possession of a controlled substance, and armed with a 5 to 8 inch blade.  According to the arrest affidavit, the victim reported...

University of Iowa student accused of extortion

University of Iowa student accused of extortion

Rylee Wilson, News Editor December 2, 2020

A University of Iowa student has been accused of extortion.  Vy Nhat Dinh, 20 was charged with extortion for allegedly telling the victim she would accuse him of sexual assault unless he paid her...

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

University of Iowa Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee to hold town hall meetings

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 12, 2020

A 26-member committee tasked with “reimagining” campus safety will hold a series of public townhall meetings in February 2021. The UI created the Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee,...

Michigan man charged with sexual abuse

Michigan man charged with sexual abuse

Samantha Murray, News Reporter November 12, 2020

A Michigan man was charged with sexual abuse. Gregory Hills, of Pontiac, Michigan, 56, was charged Nov. 10 with third degree sexual abuse in Iowa City.  According to the arrest affidavit, the...

Iowa City man charged with burglary

Iowa City man charged with burglary

Samantha Murray, News Reporter November 11, 2020

An Iowa City man has been charged with second-degree burglary. James Thomas Perry, 54, was charged Oct. 9 with violation of protective order and second degree burglary. According to the arrest...

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House fire causes $50,000 in damage, no injuries reported

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter October 26, 2020

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a residential house fire in an east-side neighborhood on Oct. 25 that ended up causing $50,000 worth of damage. No injuries have been reported.  According...

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

Iowa City police warns of a ‘Peeping Tom’

Rachel Schilke, News Editor October 26, 2020

The Iowa City Police Department warned residents of reports of a suspect looking into the windows of female residents in a press release on Monday. According to the release, the man had been observed...

Illinois man charged with theft

Illinois man charged with theft

Samantha Murray, News Reporter October 25, 2020

An Illinois man charged with theft.  Mikhal D. Wynn, 21, was charged Oct. 22 with first degree theft and providing false identification.  According to the arrest affidavit, a black Chevy was...

Chicago man charged with dominion of a firearm by a felon

Chicago man charged with dominion of a firearm by a felon

Samantha Murray, News Reporter October 20, 2020

A Chicago man was charged with dominion of a firearm by a felon. Isiah Terrance Johnson, 29, was charged Oct. 18 with operating while under the influence, first offense, possession of drug paraphernalia,...

Iowa City man charged with forgery

Iowa City man charged with forgery

Samantha Murray, News Reporter October 18, 2020

An Iowa City man was charged with forgery.  Jeremy Lorenzo Brown, 34, was charged Oct. 15 with two counts of forgery and two counts of fifth degree theft.  According to the arrest affidavit,...

Iowa City man accused of stealing car

Iowa City man accused of stealing car

Rylee Wilson, News Editor October 15, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of stealing a car.  Joseph John Velazquez, 35, transient address, was charged Oct. 13 with first-degree theft.  According to the arrest affidavit, on April...

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