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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding missing child

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding missing child

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 9, 2020

The Johnson County Sheriff’s office is currently seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 15-year-old boy from Tiffin.  Noah Herring was last seen in Tiffin around 3 p.m. on April 7th, 2020....

Iowa City police respond to second report of shots fired this week

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 8, 2020

Iowa City police responded to multiple shots fired reports near the 1100 block of Arthur Street at 8:41 Tuesday night, according to a press release from the City of Iowa City. Officers on the scene...

Iowa City police respond to reports of shots fired Monday night

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 7, 2020

Iowa City police responded to multiple reports of shots fired by the 900 block of Cross Park Avenue at around 11:07 p.m. Monday night. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, officers...

Coralville man charged with assaulting mother of his child

Coralville man charged with assaulting mother of his child

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 5, 2020

A Coralville man has been charged with wrapping his hands around the neck of the mother of his child and trying to strangle her.  James Duncan, 26, was charged April 3 with second-offense domestic...

Iowa City woman charged with throwing feces at Johnson County Jail staff member

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 5, 2020

An Iowa City woman has been charged with throwing a sandwich filled with feces at a Johnson County Jail Staff Member.  Diana Rivera, 26, 2018 Waterfront Drive, was charged April 2 with assault...

Cedar Rapids woman charged with marijuana possession

Cedar Rapids woman charged with marijuana possession

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 5, 2020

A Cedar Rapids woman has been charged with possessing over six pounds of marijuana, as well as peanut butter cookies and candy containing THC, within reach her a child.  Amanda Spencer, 37, was...

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Reports of gunshots at The Quarters

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 4, 2020

Iowa City police found evidence of gunshots at The Quarters apartment complex, 2401 Highway 6 E., Friday night. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, officers were called around 9 p.m....

Iowa Supreme Court Justices enter during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa grad Matthew McDermott appointed to Iowa Supreme Court

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 3, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Matthew McDermott, who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in 2000, to the Iowa Supreme Court on Friday. McDermott, of West Des Moines, is filling...

Iowa City woman accused of threatening bus driver, breaking bus door

Iowa City woman accused of threatening bus driver, breaking bus door

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 29, 2020

An Iowa City woman has been accused of attempting to stab a bus driver with an icepick/brush and attempting to attack a police officer.  Diana Rivera, 26, was charged March 28 with assault on peace...

Coralville man accused of assaulting woman

Coralville man accused of assaulting woman

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 29, 2020

A Coralville man has been accused of assaulting a woman to prevent her from leaving the apartment with an infant. Flavy Moningi, 26, was charged March 27 with domestic abuse/assault without intent...

Johnson County Detective Sgt. Brad Kunkel during a press conference about COVID-19 at the Joint Emergency Communications Center in Thursday, March 12, 2020. Kunkel said that jails are screening inmates and arrestees and are watching for signs of COVID-19 that would warrant further screening. (Hayden Froehlich/The Daily Iowan.)

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office taking steps to reduce jail numbers to prevent COVID-19 spread

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 27, 2020

Johnson County Sheriff Detective Sgt. Brad Kunkel said in a press conference Friday that the county jail is taking steps to house less people to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading among the close...

Iowa City man accused of stealing car

Iowa City man accused of stealing car

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 25, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of stealing a car and driving while barred. Davonte Coleman, 27, was charged March 23 with second-degree theft and driving while barred.  According to the arrest...

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