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

Man arrested after allegedly choking his mother with flag and eluding police

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 24, 2024

A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Monday in North Liberty after he reportedly strangled his mother with an American flag and eluded a law enforcement vehicle while intoxicated. The criminal complaint...

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

Woman arrested for stabbing near Iowa City airport

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 23, 2024

A homeless woman was taken into custody Friday evening after she reportedly chased and stabbed a man near the Iowa City Municipal Airport. The criminal complaint states that Kelli Rehwinkel, 44, proceeded...

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

Missing Iowa City child found in Indiana

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 21, 2024

An Iowa City 11-year-old who was reported missing was found in Indiana early Monday morning. The child was reported missing on Sunday. The child was found with Ronique Pittman, 36, of North Carolina....

The Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, house is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Former UI student settles sexual assault lawsuit against FIJI

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 16, 2024

Makéna Solberg’s lawyer submitted an email outlining that a settlement had been reached in her lawsuit against former Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, members for allegedly sexually assaulting...

University of Iowa Clinical Professor Krista Davidson poses for a portrait inside the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Davidson specializes in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), or the supplementation of oral speech with gestures, communication books, and also electronic speech-generating devices.

First responders receive new resource to bridge communication barriers

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 9, 2024

Communication is crucial to understanding what needs to be done in emergency situations. However, for individuals with speech disorders or for non-native English speakers, there can be barriers between...

School board members arrive before an Iowa City Community School District Meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday Oct. 8, 2024. Members listened to the district’s updated safety and security systems.

Iowa City schools discuss safety and security systems after increased threats

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 9, 2024

The Iowa City Community School District presented updated safety and security systems to the board of directors at Tuesday’s meeting. The updates came after an increase in threats and violence among...

Protesters hold up signs displaying past protests in Iowa City for International Day of Action for Palestine by Iowans for Palestine at the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Oct. 5. During the protest, speakers led chants, and told personal stories.

Year-long war has affected UI

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 8, 2024

Oct. 7 marked a year since Hamas militants invaded Israel, leaving almost 1,200 dead and taking 250 people hostage in an unprecedented attack. Now, a year later, the ripple effects of the ensuing war,...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police Station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022. According to the UI's 2024 Clery Report, there was a significant increase in reports of sexual assault from 2023.

New report shows spike in sexual assault reports on UI campus in 2023

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 7, 2024

According to the University of Iowa’s 2024 Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy, Crime Statistics and Fire Safety Annual Report, reports of rape on campus more than doubled in 2023 compared...

CommUnity Crisis Services Mental Health's Law Enforcement Liaison, Kelsie Tomlin (Left), and Iowa City Police Officer Kristie Davis (Right) answer questions in a conference room at the Iowa City Police Department on Sept. 30. ICPD has partnered with CommUnity since February 2021 to embed a mental health liaison within the department in order to enhance the services provided to those in the community experiencing a mental health crisis and connect them with the appropriate resources.

Iowa City Police introduce crisis co-responder unit

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 3, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department has launched its first-ever crisis co-responder team, pairing an officer with a mental health liaison to de-escalate crises, provide on-scene support, and connect individuals...

The Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, house is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Former UI student drops FIJI, one fraternity brother from sexual assault lawsuit

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Managing Print Editor October 1, 2024

After three years, a former University of Iowa student has dismissed all claims in an upcoming trial except those against former Phi Gamma Delta member Carson Steffen. The student, Makéna Solberg,...

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

Iowa City police investigating assault, offering reward for tips

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 1, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in the investigation of an assault that occurred Monday evening in the West High School parking lot. The victim, a high school-aged...

Chief of Iowa City Police Dustin Liston (left) and newly hired officer Gregory Lalla (right) speak about the recent hiring of new officers inside the Iowa City Police Department building on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Officer Lalla was a former Sergeant of the Davenport Police Department before returning to his hometown of Iowa City to work as an officer.

Iowa City Police Department nears full capacity for officers

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 23, 2024

For the first time in over three years, the Iowa City Police Department is nearing full capacity after hiring three new officers, one of whom brings a unique legacy as the son of the city's first female...