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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

A firefighter looks at instruments on the panel on a firetruck during a fire on Woodlawn Avenue in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2022. More than five Iowa City Fire Department trucks arrived to the scene around 9 a.m.

Iowa City police investigating arson outside apartment building

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter August 23, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a reported arson outside of an apartment building on Wednesday.  The apartment complex, located at 1601 Aber Ave,. was found with multiple items...

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

Iowa City police investigating Mercy Hospital parking ramp stabbing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 23, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is actively investigating a stabbing that occurred in a Mercy Hospital parking ramp on Tuesday afternoon. According to a press release from the Iowa City Police,...

Photo via University of Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Parents of attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes, charged with aiding in their son’s escape out of the country

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter August 22, 2023

Former University of Iowa student Ali Younes is still on the run after fleeing the United States to avoid a criminal trial for charges of attempted murder, first-degree robbery, and first-degree theft. In...

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

Jonathan McCaffery waives appearance at hearing next week

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 22, 2023

Jonathan McCaffery, 17, of North Liberty, and his attorney asked a Johnson County judge to waive his right to appear at his trial that starts next week.  McCaffery’s attorney Joseph Moreland...

Contributed photo of Michael Taylor.

Iowa City teen reported missing by police

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor August 17, 2023

This is an ongoing story. Check back for updates. Iowa City Police Department reported Michael Taylor, 16, missing after last being seen at the 600 block of Dearborn Street, according to a press...

Mug of John Muriello.

John Muriello, former UI professor, receives sentence for porn possession, drug distribution charges

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor July 25, 2023

John Robert Muriello, a former University of Iowa music school professor, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine that resulted in...

Photo from Iowa City Police Department press release.

Iowa City Police search for woman who went missing on Monday

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor July 19, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is currently searching for Jill Crippes, who went missing on Monday. A press release from Monday states that Crippes, 47, was last seen by 1022 Estron St., walking...

Protesters leave the University of Iowa Pentacrest to march at a pro-abortion rights protest on Friday, June 24, 2022. The march went down to College Green Park, down Burlington Street and through the Pedestrian Mall before ending at the Pentacrest.

One year post Roe v. Wade overturning, rapid injunction follows passing of fetal heartbeat bill

Ellie Heeren, Hannah Janson, and Alejandro Rojas July 18, 2023

The nation’s wave of abortion bans started with the Supreme Court ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. In the year since the Roe decision, Iowa City has felt the gravity of the Supreme...

An Iowa City police car is seen on March 2, 2023.

Jonathan McCaffery named as driver responsible for the fatal accident on May 22

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor July 12, 2023

Jonathan McCaffery, son of Iowa Basketball head coach Fran McCaffery, was revealed Wednesday to have been the driver responsible for the fatal car crash that occurred on May 22. Jonathan McCaffery,...

An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Iowa City Police make arrest after May 6 stabbing on South Gilbert Street

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor June 15, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a stabbing that occurred on May 6 on South Gilbert Street. In a press release on Thursday, the police announced that Iowa City...

Photo: Memorial for Waterloo woman killed in car accident

Photo: Memorial for Waterloo woman killed in car accident

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 1, 2023

A memorial for 22-year-old Jennifer Russell is seen at the intersection of Court Street and Seventh Avenue in Iowa City on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Iowa State Patrol announced that 17-year-olds Elijah...