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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

Faculty Senate gavel sits in the Old Capital Senate Chambers on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2017.

Iowa judges face low salaries despite calling for a proposed pay increase

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter March 20, 2024

The number of judicial applicants in Iowa, such as district court judges, district associates, and supreme court justices, has significantly decreased over the past two decades which experts say is...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Family testifies in alleged sexual abuse case against husband of former Coralville city councilor

Jack Moore, News Editor March 20, 2024

The parents of a child who was allegedly sexually abused by former Coralville City Councilor Jill Dodds’ husband, Jeffrey Dodds, testified at the Johnson County Courthouse Wednesday. Jeffrey Dodds...

Missing Iowa City 12-year-old found after more than two weeks

Missing Iowa City 12-year-old found after more than two weeks

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 20, 2024

Iowa City 12-year-old Jaylin Brown, who was reported missing on March 1, has been safely located, Iowa City police reported Wednesday. Brown was located unharmed and no further information is...

Police ask for public’s assistance in assault investigation

Police ask for public’s assistance in assault investigation

Natalie Jasso, News Reporter March 20, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department requests the public's help to identify two people of interest in an assault investigation at the Old Capitol Town Center.  ICPD responded to the mall on Monday at...

Iowa City man arrested for stabbing

Iowa City man arrested for stabbing

Evan Watson, News Reporter March 18, 2024

As of Monday afternoon, the Iowa City Police Department identified a possible witness to a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon under the Benton Street Bridge south of Kinnick Stadium. According...

Activists engage with local law enforcement after a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s Blackbox Theater in Iowa City featuring Chloe Cole, a person who detransitioned, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-Transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the N Madison St. and W Jefferson St. intersection. The protest concluded in front of University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson’s residence on Church St.

Seven arrested campus protesters voice demands for UIPD, state government

Jack Moore, News Editor March 14, 2024

Seven people who were charged after protesting on the University of Iowa’s campus, including recently acquitted musician Tara McGovern, called for action on Thursday from the UI, City of Iowa City,...

Activists walk toward Barbara Wilson’s residence after a Young Americans for Freedom event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s Blackbox Theater in Iowa City featuring speaker Chloe Cole, a person who detransitioned, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.

Iowa Memorial Union protester acquitted on all charges

Jack Moore, News Editor March 13, 2024

A jury moved Wednesday to drop the charges against protester Tara McGovern after hearing from University of Iowa police officers and reviewing body and street camera evidence for two days in a packed...

Activists engage in a protest after a Young Americans for Freedom hosted an event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s Blackbox Theater in Iowa City featuring conservative speaker Chloe Cole on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.

UI police testify, bodycam footage shown on first day of Iowa Memorial Union protester trial

Jack Moore, News Editor March 12, 2024

University of Iowa police officers testified Tuesday that Tara McGovern was not mentioned in initial police reports following a protest of speaker Chloe Cole at the Iowa Memorial Union in October. McGovern,...

A dog surrendered from a breeding kennel in rural Riverside is seen at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Over 130 dogs were surrendered to animal shelters in the Iowa City area after unsafe conditions. Officials said the location that the dogs lived in constitutes animal neglect.

Man arrested and charged for animal neglect in Riverside puppy mill

Isabelle Foland, News Editor March 6, 2024

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged a man on Wednesday who reportedly ran a puppy mill located in rural Riverside, Iowa, which was investigated in August for animal neglect.   According...

ReUnion Brewery displays a sign signifying the dress code in the Iowa City Ped Mall on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. ReUnion has updated their dress code to exclude items like baggy clothes, backpacks, and sunglasses.

ReUnion Brewery implements dress code amid weapon threats

Jack Moore, News Editor March 5, 2024

Customers are now required to follow a dress code recently implemented in the downtown Iowa City bar ReUnion Brewery. After receiving multiple weapon threats, ReUnion Brewery’s manager...

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

Iowa City man charged with sexually abusing a 9-year-old

Jack Moore, News Editor March 4, 2024

Gabriel Elombe Etuma, 21, was charged with sexually abusing a 9-year-old on Saturday. The Iowa City Police Department responded to an Iowa City residence at approximately 9:27 a.m. Police records report...

Iowa City police locate missing 14-year-old

Iowa City police locate missing 14-year-old

Jack Moore, News Editor March 2, 2024

Aniyah Sykes, 14, who was reported missing by the Iowa City Police Department on Saturday has been located. Police did not provide any additional information. Sykes was supposed to meet her mother...

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