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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

Witness Lynn Wright breaks down while recounting the accident, on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at the Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City, Iowa. Jonathan J.F. McCaffery, 17, of North Liberty, and son of University of Iowa Men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery, is charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian in the right of way, a simple misdemeanor. McCaffery was cited in July for the traffic violation stemming from the incident at Melrose Avenue and Kennedy Parkway in Iowa City. He was driving a vehicle that struck Corey Hite, 45, of Cedar Rapids, who was out for a jog. Hite later died of his injuries.

Police testify Jack McCaffery couldn’t have ‘slowed, stopped, or yielded’ in fatal crash

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor August 29, 2023

Jonathan “Jack” McCaffery of North Liberty reportedly could not have “slowed, stopped, or yielded,” in the incident of a fatal crash, according to testimony from an Iowa City police officer...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Bomb threat temporarily closes Iowa City Public Library

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor August 29, 2023

The Iowa City Public Library closed early Tuesday after receiving a bomb threat.  The library received a bomb threat around 3:30 p.m. and closed the building to the public, according to a press...

A dog surrendered from a breeding kennel in rural Riverside stands in a kennel at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Over 130 dogs were surrendered to animal shelters in the Iowa City area after unsafe conditions, specifically lack of heat regulations, made the breeding kennel unfit. Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center is currently holding around 60 of the dogs.

IC animal shelter continues to treat surrendered dogs, investigation ongoing

Shreya Reddy and Sasha Evenko August 28, 2023

Two of the 131 dogs confiscated from a rural Riverside, Iowa Puppy Mill last Thursday tested positive on Monday for canine parvovirus, a severely contagious disease that impacts younger dogs at higher...

Goosetown Cafe is seen in Iowa City on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Goosetown Cafe hosts pop-ups after closure

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter August 28, 2023

After closing its doors as a restaurant in July, Goosetown Cafe shifted its focus to creating a space where various businesses can host temporary pop-up events. At their first stab at this style...

Iowa City councilmember Laura Bergus looks down during a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

IC Councilor Laura Bergus announces reelection bid

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 28, 2023

Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus is running for reelection for city council, she announced Monday.  She is currently an at-large councilor but will be running for the District A seat. District...

Johnson County Public Health building sign is seen Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

Johnson County adds new doula program with federal COVID-19 funds

Will Bower, News Reporter August 27, 2023

Johnson County is implementing a new program funded by COVID-19 relief funds to train doulas and improve maternal health outcomes for families. The program will focus on training doulas and providing...

A dog surrendered from a breeding kennel in rural Riverside is seen at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Over 130 dogs were surrendered to animal shelters in the Iowa City area after unsafe conditions, specifically lack of heat regulations, made the breeding kennel unfit. Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center is currently holding around 60 of the dogs.

IC animal shelter treating half of 131 dogs surrendered to police in investigation

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter August 25, 2023

The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center and other locations received 131 dogs Thursday following an investigation of a breeding kennel in rural Riverside, Iowa with unsafe living conditions.  Before...

Iowa City Community school buses are seen outside of Liberty High School on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021.

Iowa City High School sends students home because of total power loss

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter August 25, 2023

Iowa City High School released students early Friday morning after a total power loss at 8 a.m., according to an email sent to families from Iowa City Community School District Superintendent Matt...

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

Judge rules Jonathan McCaffery will not appear at trial next week

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 24, 2023

A Johnson County judge approved Jonathan “Jack” McCaffery’s request to waive his right to appear at trial on Wednesday.  Attorney Karina Miller will appear in McCaffery’s place at the start...

Florida Governor and 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Iowa politicians react to first GOP presidential debate

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter August 24, 2023

Republican presidential candidates fought for the spotlight during the first GOP presidential debate of the primary season on Wednesday. In Iowa, all eyes were on the debate as many Republicans remain...

Iowa defense end Noah Shannon attempts to block a pass by Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.

NCAA suspends Iowa football defensive lineman Noah Shannon for season

Colin Votzmeyer and Kenna Roering August 23, 2023

The NCAA suspended Iowa football starting defensive tackle Noah Shannon for the season after its investigation into gambling violations, Hawkeye football head coach Kirk Ferentz announced to the media...

An Iowa player walks during a practice at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. The Iowa Hawkeyes face the Richmond Spiders at the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Tournament on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

NCAA considering eligibility of 11 current Hawkeye student-athletes for gambling

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 22, 2023

The University of Iowa and Iowa Athletics Department received eligibility rulings from the NCAA for 11 unknown current student-athletes involved in the sports gambling probe, the university released...