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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

The Daily Iowan

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Man accused of FIJI sexual assault arrested on harassment charge

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor December 8, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sexual assault. Carson Steffen, one of the two men accused by University of Iowa student Makéna Solberg of sexual assault in 2020, was arrested...

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Lenco BearCat (armored vehicle) is a popular attraction during the Sussex Touch-a-Truck event on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. The free event, located behind at the Civic Center, features emergency vehicles, fire trucks, police cars, construction vehicles and more.

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office budgets for MRAP replacement

Cooper Worth, News Reporter December 5, 2021

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is requesting funding to replace its Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle with a more compact vehicle with similar functionality. The Sheriff’s Office...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Two men arrested in shooting at Old Capitol Parking Ramp

Meg Doster, News Reporter December 5, 2021

Two men have been arrested in connection with a Dec. 5 shooting at the Old Capitol Town Centre Parking Ramp. Darnell Martin Jr., 21, of Coralville and Mason Ward, 18, of Cedar Rapids have both been...

The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

Police investigate shooting near Old Capitol Mall

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor December 5, 2021

Police are investigating a shooting that took place near Old Capitol Mall early Sunday morning, according to reports. A Hawk Alert was sent at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday reporting that there had been multiple...

An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City woman arrested for threatening day care with butcher knife

Meg Doster, News Reporter December 3, 2021

An Iowa City woman, Samahir Almhairat, 44, was arrested yesterday afternoon for bringing a butcher knife to a day care. Almhairat faces two counts of child endangerment with no injury, going armed...

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is housed in the Old Capitol Mall.

Iowa City man accused of assaulting two University of Iowa employees at Seamans Center

Meg Doster, News Reporter December 1, 2021

An Iowa City man was arrested Monday for assaulting two University of Iowa staff members  inside the Dean’s Office of the UI’s Seamans Center. Douglas Johnson, 56, of Iowa City, entered the...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City man arrested for attempted murder, child endangerment

Meg Doster, News Reporter November 29, 2021

An Iowa City man was arrested by the Iowa City Police Department and charged with attempted murder and domestic abuse on Nov. 27. Iowa City Police responded to a disturbance at 5:59 a.m. on Muscatine...

Executive Director of Domestic Violence Intervention Program in Iowa City, Kristie Fortmann-Doser, poses for a portrait in her office at the Iowa City DVIP location on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021.

Domestic violence homicides rise as federal funding for advocacy organizations drops

Sam Knupp, News Reporter November 28, 2021

The number of domestic violence homicides in Iowa in 2021 has matched 2020’s year-long total in 10 months, coinciding with cuts in federal funding for advocacy programs. There were 17 domestic...

The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

UI hires student care coordinators respond to mental health crises

Meg Doster, News Reporter November 18, 2021

The University of Iowa hired three care coordinators, responsible for evaluating needs and connecting people with mental health resources. The hiring of the care coordinators was set up by the recommendation...

Iowa City Police Dept. 410 E. Washington St. As seen on Monday June 8, 2020.

Iowa City TRC Chair Mohamed Traore arrested Thursday in connection with 2019 OWI offense

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor November 5, 2021

Iowa City's Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission Chair Mohamed Traore was arrested Thursday after a meeting of the commission in connection with an operating while intoxicated conviction from...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Oct. 17 accidental shooting caused by man aiming at squirrel

Meg Doster, News Reporter November 5, 2021

The Iowa City Police Department said a man shooting at a squirrel from an air rifle left Marine Lance Cpl. Gabe Heefner, 20, with a gunshot wound in the head. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Oct....

A cop car and police officers can be seen at the scene where a skateboarder was hit by a car on West Jefferson Street near the Pappajohn Business Building Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.

University of Iowa student hit by car outside Macbride Hall

Kate Perez, News Reporter November 3, 2021

A University of Iowa student was hit by a car on Jefferson Street outside of Macbride Hall on Tuesday afternoon.  The student was riding a skateboard when he was struck by the car, witness and...