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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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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...

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...