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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

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...

KCRG reporter Brian Tabick conducts an interview across the street from 304 2nd St. in Coralville, Iowa after a fire broke out on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The fire started around 7:30 p.m.

Photos: Fire breaks out in Coralville on Highway 6

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor October 8, 2022

First responders arrived to the scene where a fire broke out at 304 2nd St. in Coralville, Iowa, around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night. Two firetrucks, alongside several firefighters, were actively spraying...

Regent Milt Dakovich looks at his computer at a Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.

UIHC looking to increase funds for five-year capital plan, new tower

Hannah Pinski, Executive Editor September 6, 2022

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is requesting approval for an increase in funds for its five-year capital plan and transactions for other projects from the state Board of Regents. The...

Board of Regents President Mike Richards listens during a regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

Regents to consider $630 million in state appropriations approval

Eleanor Hildebrandt, Managing Editor September 6, 2022

The state Board of Regents announced its request for state appropriations Tuesday morning in documents for its Sept. 14 and 15 meeting. The fiscal 2024 appropriations regents request totals $630.46...