Sexual assault reported in UI residence hall

Nick Rohlman

Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor

University of Iowa officials received a report of a sexual assault that occurred during the early morning hours on Jan. 25 at a west side residence hall, according to an email sent to students from the UI Department of Public Safety.

The report said the incident occurred when two residents were on the elevator of the west side residence hall. Two unidentified males entered the elevator and began to talk with them. During this interaction, according to the email, one of the males inappropriately touched one of the victims.