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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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The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City after an injunction trial over the lawsuit against the State Historical Society of Iowa on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

Charges dropped in UI fraternity hazing case

Ariel Kolder, News Reporter November 10, 2025

Following an investigation into a hazing incident at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity on the University of Iowa campus, charges against an individual have been dropped.  Joseph Gaya, 22, who was...

A cop car is seen at E. College Street in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Responding officers recovered evidence of gunfire from a shooting earlier in the day.

Gunshots reported near Governor and Burlington Street

Shreya Reddy, Managing News and Politics Editor November 7, 2025

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  Gunshots near Governor Street and Burlington Street were reported via the University of Iowa’s Hawk Alert Friday afternoon. The Iowa City...

Students are seen walking on the T. Anne Cleary on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

UI student arrested after flipping Turning Point table

Ariel Kolder, News Reporter November 6, 2025

A University of Iowa student was arrested Wednesday after flipping a campus conservative group’s table outside the Tippie College of Business on T. Anne Cleary Walkway. Niko Calhoon, 19, was charged...

An Iowa City Police Department squad car sits in the department garage on Monday, April 22, 2024.

ICPD requests public assistance in identifying person of interest in assault investigation

Evan Watson, News Editor November 6, 2025

The Iowa City Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to identify a person of interest in its investigation of an assault that occurred Sept. 13. In a Thursday release, the...

The Chauncey building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Businesses within Chauncey building react to looming sheriff’s sale

Grace Bartlett, News Reporter November 4, 2025

The Chauncey building will go to a sheriff’s sale on Nov. 18, a public auction held to satisfy a debt incurred by developers Marc Moen and his associates, leaving businesses inside to work through...

Firefighters tend to a fire at 605 E. Burlington St. on Oct. 30, 2025.

ICFD responds to small porch fire Thursday

Liz Sleper, News Reporter October 30, 2025

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. A small fire was extinguished at 605 E. Burlington St. Thursday afternoon before it could spread, said Lee Hermiston, public information officer...

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

Coralville man pleads guilty in 2024 Ped Mall shooting injuring two

Madelyn Johnson, News Reporter October 27, 2025

Iziah Poulsen, 24, pleaded guilty Friday to a shooting occurring in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall on July 20, 2024.  Poulsen is also charged with assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, assault...

The inner dome of the Iowa State Capitol building is seen during the second day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Lawsuit filed against state over law that limits voters’ rights in counties with regent universities

Grace Bartlett, News Reporter October 26, 2025

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will work to identify an appropriate way to move forward after a lawsuit was filed against the state on Oct. 23. The lawsuit claims an Iowa law requiring districts...

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

IC man charged with second-degree sexual abuse

Ariel Kolder, News Reporter October 23, 2025

An Iowa City man has been charged with second-degree sexual abuse after the Iowa City Police Department said DNA evidence linked him to a February assault on Washington Street. Jemaine Dugger, 52,...

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

Iowa City residents arrested following shots fired incident

Emily Roling, News Reporter October 21, 2025

The Iowa City Police Department arrested two Iowa City residents Monday in connection with a shots-fired incident reported on Sept. 21. Iowa City police confirmed Tuesday morning the arrests were...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City after an injunction trial over the lawsuit against the State Historical Society of Iowa on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

Motion for temporary injunction discussed in Iowa City State Historical Society case

Grace Bartlett, News Reporter October 14, 2025

The Iowa City State Historical Society discussed a motion for a temporary injunction at the Johnson County Courthouse Tuesday, beginning the first of hearings in a lawsuit filed by Iowa City plaintiffs...

Katy Brown hangs up an “ICE Not Welcome” sign in the window of her business, Kitty Corner Social Club, in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. Brown is one of many business owners hanging signs in their windows to protest the presence of ICE in Iowa City.

Local businesses respond to arrest of Jorge Elieser González Ochoa by ICE

Isobel Perez, News Reporter October 7, 2025

Iowa City business owners are protesting the arrest of Jorge Elieser González Ochoa by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, by placing “No ICE” banners in their storefronts, hosting Know Your...