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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

Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

After three years, trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, man accused of killing UI student Mollie Tibbetts, to begin May 17

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor May 12, 2021

The entire nation reacted to the death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in summer 2018. Three years later, the man charged with her murder will stand trial after the prosecution was delayed...

Hawk Alert issued after shots fired on Mormon Trek

Hawk Alert issued after shots fired on Mormon Trek

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter May 7, 2021

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The University of Iowa issued a Hawk Alert stating shots were fired in the Westwinds Apartment area on Mormon Trek at 6:24 p.m. The subject...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears for an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 in Montezuma. Brian Powers/The Register

Defense, prosecution file motions for court to consider in trial for death of Mollie Tibbetts

Rachel Schilke, News Editor May 5, 2021

Ahead of the trial for the man accused of killing former University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, both the prosecution and defense filed motions asking to bar certain types of evidence on Tuesday. The...

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

Police investigating Iowa City shooting death

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 29, 2021

Iowa City police reported they are investigating the death of a man in a shooting on Wednesday night. Officers on Wednesday responded to a report of shots fired on the 2400 Block of Lakeside Drive,...

Ben Davis, chief of police, stands outside the Fayette Police Department on Thursday, April 8, 2021. The town of 1200 has a four-person police department, which is responsible for public safety within the city limits and on the Upper Iowa University campus.

In Focus | Iowa authorities split on how to balance accountability with privacy in releasing police videos

April 25, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article is the second in an occasional series called “In Focus” about public access to police body camera and in-car camera video in Iowa. By Erin Jordan, The Gazette,...

UIHC is seen on Wednesday, April 7,  2021.

Former UIHC manager sues for gender bias

Rachel Schilke and Caitlin Crome April 8, 2021

A former University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics employee is suing UIHC and the state Board of Regents for gender bias and discrimination under the Iowa Civil Right Act. Courtney Mace Davis, 52,...

Sanda Trestain - University of Iowa Department of Campus Safety Staff, 2017.

Women in police face gender barriers, look to increase numbers

Claire Benson, News Reporter April 6, 2021

Among multiple encounters of civilians disrespecting their authority and being underrepresented within their departments, women in local police departments have seen their gender come into focus inappropriately...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Federal court of appeals rules against University of Iowa in religious student organization case

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 22, 2021

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday ruled in favor of the student organization Business Leaders in Christ at the University of Iowa after the group was dismantled in 2017 by the UI’s...

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

University of Iowa issues crime report for two reports of sexual assault

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter March 8, 2021

The University of Iowa officials have received two reports of sexual assault. On Monday afternoon, the UI Department of Public Safety issued a crime report in a campus-wide email following two reports...

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

University of Iowa reports three separate burglary cases in the residence halls

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter March 4, 2021

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety have received three separate reports of burglaries in the residence halls between Feb. 16 and March 1.  According to a campus-wide email to campus...

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

University of Iowa considers three models to change approach to campus safety

Caleb McCullough and Rachel Schilke February 16, 2021

Born of a summer of racial-justice protests calling for systemic change at the University of Iowa, the university’s Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee is moving forward on its goal to rework...

File photo of a police cruiser.

Iowa City police investigating homicide in downtown apartment complex

Rylee Wilson, News Editor February 13, 2021

Iowa City Police are investigating a homicide which took place Friday night.  According to a press release from the police department, around 7:54 p.m. Friday evening, officers responded to a report...

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