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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

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Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Iowa Supreme Court overturns $97 million malpractice verdict

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 20, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court overturned a historic $97 million medical malpractice verdict on Nov. 8, dismissing the record-setting 2022 award tied to a botched birth case, citing legal errors during the trial...

The old capitol in Iowa City is seen on March 31, 2023.

Name released in UI fraternity hazing investigation

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor November 18, 2024

A name has been released in the investigation into the University of Iowa fraternity chapter Alpha Delta Phi for potential hazing. Joseph Gaya, 21, was arrested on Nov. 15 after police discovered several...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

UI fraternity under investigation for alleged hazing

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor November 15, 2024

The University of Iowa’s Alpha Delta Phi chapter has been ordered to suspend all operations pending an investigation into hazing after police discovered several dozen pledges blindfolded in the basement...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Appeals Court upholds sentence for father in Ali Younes escape case

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 14, 2024

According to a Thursday press release from the Johnson County Attorney’s Office, the Iowa Court of Appeals confirmed the five-year sentence of Alfred Younes for aiding in the escape of his son Ali...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Charges filed in fatal Iowa City cycling collision

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 8, 2024

Johnson County Attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith announced Friday that charges have been filed in connection with the collision that killed Ashlee Hopkins during a Sept. 15 organized bicycle ride in...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Police seek public’s help in investigation of fire at Iowa City High School

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 7, 2024

Just after 5 a.m. Sunday, the Iowa City Police Department and Fire Department responded to a white van that caught fire in the parking lot of City High School.  According to a Thursday press release,...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City man was arrested after parodying a police detective on Twitter

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 30, 2024

Daniel Kauble was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly violating a no contact order stemming from a Twitter account he used to impersonate University of Iowa Detective Ian Mallory.  Kauble spent...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Woman charged for stabbing two victims at The Haven, including a pregnant woman

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 30, 2024

Lacey Bode, 35, has been arrested in connection to a stabbing Sunday at The Haven, which left a pregnant woman and another victim injured. According to the criminal complaint, Iowa City Police officers...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City Police seek public’s help after stabbing at The Haven

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 28, 2024

Iowa City Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred around 1:30 a.m Sunday and are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the assailant.  According to a Monday press release,...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Mother and teen taken into custody after alleged stabbing at Dubuque St. Casey’s

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 28, 2024

A 16-year-old girl and her mother were taken into custody Saturday afternoon after the teenager allegedly stabbed a Casey’s General Store employee while her mother was present. The incident occurred...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City Police searching for missing teenager

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 27, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in finding a missing 14-year-old. Damiyah Thompson was last seen Saturday around 3:30 pm, leaving a residence on the 600 block...

Eric Harris listens to speakers during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Recently, the Iowa Supreme Court recommended the dismissal of three charges against Harris, the former Iowa City commissioner.

Iowa Supreme Court recommends dismissal of charges against former Iowa City commissioner

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 24, 2024

In response to an appeal, the Iowa Supreme Court recommended the dismissal of three charges against former Iowa City commissioner Eric Harris after the mandated time period for a speedy indictment...