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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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Organizer Mazin Mohamedali speaks to a crowd from the steps of the Old Capitol on Thursday, June 4 in Iowa City before beginning a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality. Everyone met on the Pentacrest at 7 p.m. and then heard a handful of speeches before starting.

Active Iowa City protester Mazin Mohamedali arrested for violating probation, unlawful assembly

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 8, 2020

Update June 8: Mazin Mohamedali, a public face and constant voice in the protests across Iowa City over the past week, is being held without bond in the Marshall County Jail, where he was moved Monday,...

Student organizations urge University of Iowa to cut ties with local law enforcement

Student organizations urge University of Iowa to cut ties with local law enforcement

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter June 6, 2020

University of Iowa and Iowa City leaders pledged Friday to review policing procedures after the Iowa City Police Department, under the direction of the Iowa State Patrol, used tear gas, pepper spray, and...

A police car sits inside the a parking garage on May 4, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Suspect wanted for questioning about Iowa City homicide arrested

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor May 8, 2020

The man Iowa City police have wanted for questioning regarding the April 20 Iowa City homicide has been arrested. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, Iowa City police received word...

Former Hillel director David Weltman and his attorney Christopher Foster listen to the state’s closing argument during the third and final day of trial on Thursday, 5, 2020, at the Johnson County Courthouse. Weltman was convicted of second-degree sexual abuse, a Class B felony. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Seperate hearing date set to discuss a new trial on sexual abuse charges for former Iowa Hillel director

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor May 5, 2020

A separate date to discuss a new trial for David Weltman — the former Iowa Hillel director who was convicted of sexually abusing a minor during Hebrew lessons in 2019 — has been set. The hearing...

A police car sits inside the a parking garage on May 4, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Arrest made in Iowa City homicide case

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor May 4, 2020

An arrest has been made in the homicide case of Iowa City resident Kejuan Winters, who died April 20 from gunshot wounds. Durojaiye Antonio Rosa, 22, 1960 Broadway St., was charged Monday with first-degree...

Iowa City man charged with breaking into and setting fires in an unoccupied home

Iowa City man charged with breaking into and setting fires in an unoccupied home

Rin Swann, News Reporter May 3, 2020

An Iowa City Man has been charged with lighting a fire in an unoccupied residence he broke into and disabling all the smoke detectors.  Alexander Torres, 30, was charged April 29 with second-degree...

Second assault reported on College Street this week

Second assault reported on College Street this week

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor May 1, 2020

An assault was reported on East College Street Friday morning, making this the second assault in the area this week. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, the assault occurred at 8:15...

Iowa City man charged for not registering as a sex offender

Iowa City man charged for not registering as a sex offender

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 29, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of not registering with the sex offender registry after his move to Iowa City.  Kennthony Jackson, 43, 124 S. Lucas St., was charged April 27 with three second-degree...

Iowa City police asking for public’s help in assault investigation

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 29, 2020

Iowa City police are asking anyone with any information about a Wednesday morning assault to contact the department as the incident is being investigated. According to a release from the City of...

Iowa City woman accused of falsifying a bomb threat

Iowa City woman accused of falsifying a bomb threat

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 26, 2020

An Iowa City woman has been accused of giving a false report to authorities about a bomb. Rose Yeager, 20, 942 Iowa Avenue, was charged April 25 with false reports and two counts of carrying weapons.  According...

Iowa City police asking public for help locating person of interest in Iowa City homicide

Iowa City police asking public for help locating person of interest in Iowa City homicide

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 26, 2020

Iowa City police are asking the public's help in locating a person of interest in the Iowa City homicide that occurred April 20. Reginald "Reggie" Demorrow Little is wanted for questioning about...

Iowa City police respond to shots fired Saturday evening

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 25, 2020

Iowa City police responded to multiple reports of shots fired at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday near the 1900 block of Taylor Drive. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, officers that arrived...

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