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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

Firefighters work to control a blaze at G60, a biofuel production plant, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Marengo, Iowa.

UIHC treats victims of Marengo soybean facility explosion

Isabelle Foland and Sabine Martin December 8, 2022

This is a developing story, check back for updates. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics' medical team is still prepared for emergency response after taking in multiple patients on Thursday...

Protesters hold signs and listen during a COGS protest on the Old Capitol steps on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

Photos: University of Iowa COGS ‘Rally for a Real Raise’ protest

Matt Sindt, Photojournalist December 8, 2022

Around 100 people attended a COGS protest at the Pentacrest on Thursday, advocating for pay raises for student employees to combat rising inflation. “We know they can do it," Speaker Megan Knight...

A University of Iowa police truck is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UIHC reports increased number of aggravated assaults in 2021

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 9, 2022

The University of Iowa reported an increase of aggravated assaults at the UI Hospital and Clinics in 2021, according to the 2022 Jeanne Clery disclosure of campus security policy, crime statistics...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Window that UI student fell through operates normally, university inspection finds

Kate Perez, News Editor November 8, 2022

An inspection by the University of Iowa found that the Mayflower Residence Hall window a university student fell through last week is properly working.  The student, who is a resident of Mayflower...

The H-bar is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Cedar Rapids man arrested for involvement in riot at H-Bar last month

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter November 2, 2022

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  A Cedar Rapids man was arrested on Monday for his role in a riot that started inside of H-Bar and continued outside on Oct. 23. Antonio Scotton,...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI police respond to potential burglary in east side residence hall

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter November 1, 2022

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety issued a crime alert Tuesday morning about a report it received on Sunday of a potential burglary in an east-side residence hall. The alert states...

A University of Iowa police truck is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

Iowa City man sentenced to federal prison for possessing, distributing child pornography

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 1, 2022

An Iowa City man was federally charged with possessing and distributing child pornography. Sameer Chandulal Patel, 30, of Iowa City, pled guilty on June 17 and was charged with receipt and distribution...

An Iowa City police car arrives after a semi-truck got stuck on the Iowa Avenue bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Iowa City man sentenced to federal prison for human trafficking

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 1, 2022

An Iowa City man was charged with human trafficking and sentenced to 22 years in federal prison. Kachimbe Mukanzu, 35, of Iowa City, pleaded guilty on Feb. 4, and was charged with the following...

Iowa City man killed in crash with a semi tractor-trailer

Iowa City man killed in crash with a semi tractor-trailer

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter October 31, 2022

Iowa City resident Riley Joseph Reynolds, 22, was killed in a crash with a semi tractor-trailer early Saturday morning. The crash occurred around 2:14 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 1 and...

A University of Iowa police truck is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

Former UI employee sentenced to prison for child pornography possession

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter October 28, 2022

This is a developing story, check back with The Daily Iowan for updates. A former University of Iowa Field House employee has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for the possession of...

Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire on Woodlawn Avenue in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2022. More than five Iowa City Fire Department trucks arrived to the scene around 9 a.m.

Photos: Historic house fire on Woodlawn Avenue in Iowa City

Gabby Drees and Daniel McGregor-Huyer October 23, 2022

Firefighters arrived to a fire on Woodlawn Avenue in Iowa City on Sunday around 9 a.m. An elderly couple reportedly owns the property, with no injuries reported. The origin of the fire is currently...

A firefighter walks up a ladder during a fire on Woodlawn Ave. in downtown Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022.

Iowa City Fire Department responds to historic house fire

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor October 23, 2022

This is an ongoing report. Check back for updates.  The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sunday morning at 1011 Woodlawn Ave.  More than five Iowa City fire trucks responded...