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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

Thousands of ballot request forms on the line in Johnson County District Court hearing Wednesday

Thousands of ballot request forms on the line in Johnson County District Court hearing Wednesday

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 8, 2020

Today the Johnson County District Court will hear a case regarding the county auditor’s decision to send out ballot-request forms with pre-filled information — the last of the three Iowa counties...

Chris Patton, the man behind the ICPD police log, standing in front of the Alder Journalism Building.

Iowa City Police Log to become a coffee table book

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor September 8, 2020

RABID SQUIRREL IN THE AREA, ATTACKING PEOPLE THAT ARE TRYING TO ATTEND THE CALLER^S GARAGE SALE, SQUIRREL SEEMS TO BE A FIGHTER SINCE IT IS MISSING AN EYE — Iowa City Police Log (@IC_ActivityLog)...

File photo (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Coralville Prison Inmate dies due to complications likely related to COVID-19

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor September 8, 2020

A Coralville inmate was pronounced dead on Sunday, likely due to complications related to COVID-19 and multiple preexisting medical conditions, a Tuesday press release from the Iowa Department of Corrections...

North Liberty man accused of conspiracy to commit a felony

North Liberty man accused of conspiracy to commit a felony

September 7, 2020

A man has been accused of conspiracy to commit a felony. Keashaun Shammon Hayes, 30, North Liberty, was charged on Sept. 6 with conspiracy to commit a non-forcible felony. According to the arrest...

Iowa City woman accused of forgery

Iowa City woman accused of forgery

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 7, 2020

An Iowa City woman has been accused of forgery, unauthorized use of a credit card, and third-degree theft. Raichel Kay Stewart, 26, 2100 S. Scott Blvd., Iowa City, was charged Sept. 3 with forgery,...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on April 29, 2019.

Decision in lawsuit between Iowa City schools, state education agency against the state to come next week

Brian Grace, News Reporter September 3, 2020
Iowa State Education Association and Iowa City school district seek temporary injunction on in-person class mandate.
North Liberty man accused of assaulting a peace officer 

North Liberty man accused of assaulting a peace officer 

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 3, 2020

A North Liberty man has been charged with assaulting a peace officer with a weapon.  Corey David Coulson, 45, 105 Juniper Ct., North Liberty, was charged Sept. 2 with assaulting a peace officer...

A protester puts their bicycle on the ground before sitting down in front of police officers. Officers fired tear gas on the crowd after protesters disobeyed an order not to advance. Several protesters reported that no one in the crowd made physical contact with officers before being tear gassed unexpectedly. This protestor sat on the ground amid a cloud of tear gas for several minutes.

Video shows Iowa State Patrol ordering tear gas on protesters on June 3

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor September 3, 2020

Body camera videos of Iowa City protesters being tear gassed by police were released by the city Thursday, confirming what Mayor Bruce Teague said after the incident, that the Iowa State Patrol gave...

Iowa City man accused of criminal mischief

Iowa City man accused of criminal mischief

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter September 1, 2020

An Iowa City man has been charged with criminal mischief.  Eric Anthony Fredieu, 903 Westside Dr., Iowa City, was charged Aug. 31 with second-degree criminal mischief.  According to the arrest...

Protesters stop outside of the University of Iowa Police Department during a Black Lives Matter protest organized by the Iowa Freedom Riders on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. This was the third protest of a four-day protest streak in which protesters took to the street to put pressure on the Iowa City City Council. These protests lead up to a Tuesday meeting during which three of their demands will be discussed.

Two people facing felony charges for spray painting Old Capitol

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor August 31, 2020

At least two people have been arrested in connection with protests over the past weekend, both facing criminal mischief charges for spray painting the Old Capitol. Luke Kenneth Beckner, 18, of...

Iowa City man charged with criminal mischief

Iowa City man charged with criminal mischief

Rachel Schilke, News Editor August 30, 2020

An Iowa City man has been charged with criminal mischief. Logan Baldwin Creach, 18, 910 Kirkwood Ave, Iowa City, was charged on Aug. 29 with second-degree criminal mischief. According to the arrest...

Iowa City man charged with domestic abuse assault and endangerment

Iowa City man charged with domestic abuse assault and endangerment

Rachel Schilke, News Editor August 30, 2020

An Iowa City man has been charged with endangerment, domestic abuse assault, obstruction of emergency communications, and false imprisonment. Raymond Jemel Osborne, 28, 1341 Carroll St, Iowa City, was...

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