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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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Jury selection begins for trial of former University of Iowa student

Jury selection begins for trial of former University of Iowa student

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter January 11, 2023

The jury selection process started for former University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson on Tuesday, who was arrested and charged in June 2021 with first-degree murder for the alleged killing of...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City armed robbery suspect in custody

Kate Perez, News Editor December 19, 2022

An arrest has been made in connection to a Dec. 12 armed robbery near West Benton Street and Oaknoll Court.  At 12:35 p.m. on Dec. 12, a victim reported she had been robbed at knifepoint and her...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City police on search for armed robbery suspect

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter December 13, 2022

Iowa City police responded to an armed robbery on Monday near West Benton Street and Oaknoll Court.  At 12:35 p.m., a victim reported she had been robbed at knifepoint and her vehicle was stolen,...

Iowa City Police Department officer Dan Biden shines a flashlight while detective Eric Nieland examines evidence after ICPD was called to the Court Street parking ramp for what started as a welfare check in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. According to a UI Police affidavit, officers received a third-party report that a woman had been forced against her will to go to the bus station by her husband, who allegedly took her from a Cedar Rapids location on Sunday night. After police arrived, Cardale Hunter, 33, pulled out a gun and used the woman as a shield while holding her at gunpoint. According to the City of Iowa City press release, the situation was resolved after the man shot himself, but no other injuries have been reported. Hunter is in stable condition. Hunter is facing charges of second-degree kidnapping, possession of a firearm by a felon, going armed with intent, domestic abuse while displaying a weapon, and child endangerment, according to a UI police release.

Gunman shoots self in Iowa City Court Street parking ramp incident

DI Staff December 12, 2022

Content warning: This article references gun violence and suicide.  A man is in stable condition after a shooting incident in the Court Street parking ramp just south of downtown Iowa City Monday...

Roy Carl Browning Jr, 70, and his attorney Leon Spies listen to his daughter Elizabeth Adrianse read her victim impact statement during a sentencing hearing on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City, Iowa.

Roy Browning Jr. sentenced to 50 years for killing wife in 2019

Kate Perez, News Editor December 2, 2022

This is a developing story, check back for updates.  Roy Browning Jr., 70, was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Friday at the Johnson County Courthouse for killing his wife in 2019.  The...

The Johnson County Administration Building is seen on South Dubuque Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Felony gun violations increase in Johnson County

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter December 1, 2022

Johnson County officials are calling for reduced gun crimes after the county recorded a rise in felony gun violations since 2019. Johnson County Sheriff Brad Kunkel said the Johnson County Sheriff’s...

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

Trial postponed for former UI professor facing federal child pornography, meth distribution charges

Sabine Martin, Managing News Editor November 30, 2022

Editor’s Note: This article briefly mentions instances of sexual misconduct and harassment, including alleged nonconsensual sexual acts, and drug use. The trial of former University of Iowa School...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI Department of Public Safety reports increase in sexual offenses in 2021

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter November 29, 2022

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of sexual violence. The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety reported an increase in sexual offense reports from 2020 to 2021 following...

The Johnson County Administration Building is seen on South Dubuque Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Johnson County law enforcement hires mental health liaison

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 27, 2022

Johnson County law enforcement will now be equipped with a mental health expert to assist in emergency situations. Mental health liaison Kieonna Pope will work with the Johnson County Sheriff’s...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City Community Police Review Board suggests revision to police misconduct ordinance

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 27, 2022

Iowa City Community Police Review Board requested a change to how police misconduct is reported in Iowa City to include stipulations around police misconduct witnessed on social media, television,...

Johnson County Courthouse.

Trial for former UI student with theft, attempted murder charges pushed to March 2023

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter November 22, 2022

The trial for former University of Iowa student Ali Younes was pushed back from the original Dec. 6 date. It will now be held on March 28, 2023 at the Johnson County Courthouse and is estimated to...

Iowa City Police car 988 design in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov, 16. 2022.

Iowa City Police Department unveils 988 crisis line decal on new squad cars

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter November 16, 2022

The Iowa City Police Department added a 988 decal to the latest design for its squad cars. 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline, was launched on July 16 for those experiencing a crisis to text or...

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