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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

Iowa City man accused of stealing vehicle, identity theft

Iowa City man accused of stealing vehicle, identity theft

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 25, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of stealing a car and transferring money to his own account by using another person’s identity.  Yassine Assem, 25, was charged March 22 with two counts of second-degree...

Three reports of shots fired in Iowa City Monday night

Three reports of shots fired in Iowa City Monday night

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor March 24, 2020

Iowa City police responded to three reports of shots fired in Iowa City Monday, all of which were reported at night. It is unknown if any of these incidents are related, according to a release from...

North Liberty man accused of assaulting a woman

North Liberty man accused of assaulting a woman

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 22, 2020

A North Liberty man has been accused of straddling a female victim and choking her with his hands.  Austin Henning, 40, was charged March 21 with possession of a controlled substance — marijuana...

Rock Island man accused of stealing phones and bringing drugs into a jail

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 22, 2020

A Rock Island man has been accused of taking multiple phones and bringing marijuana into a prison.  Shadarake Niyonkuru, 21, was charged March 20 with second-degree theft, possession of contraband...

Iowa City man accused of threatening Hills Bank employee 

Iowa City man accused of threatening Hills Bank employee 

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 22, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of attempting to rob Hills Bank after hours.  Jonathan St. John, 22, address unknown, was charged March 19 with two counts of first-degree harassment, trespassing,...

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

Iowa Supreme Court delays court proceedings due to COVID-19

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor March 16, 2020

Court proceedings in Iowa, including trials, are being postponed in order to limit interactions in the courtroom, according to documents filed by the Iowa Supreme Court Saturday. All criminal trials...

Coralville man charged with bringing a gun into a school

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 12, 2020

A Coralville man has been charged with bringing a weapon onto school grounds and possessing a weapon as a felon.  Jeremiah Neal, 20, was charged March 11 with carrying weapons on school grounds...

Inmate accused of assaulting a correctional officer

Inmate accused of assaulting a correctional officer

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 12, 2020

A Coralville man has been accused of assaulting a correctional officer.  Armanni Woods, 25, was charged March 11 with assault with the intent of injury on peace officers/others.  According...

Des Moines man accused of sexually abusing a woman in a hotel room

Des Moines man accused of sexually abusing a woman in a hotel room

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 11, 2020

A Des Moines man has been accused of holding a woman down and having sex with her against her will.  Ernest Seaton, 19, was charged with third-degree sexual abuse. According to the arrest affidavit,...

Coralville man accused of assaulting his partner, punching their dog

Coralville man accused of assaulting his partner, punching their dog

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 11, 2020

A Coralville man has been accused of assaulting his romantic partner, wrapping his hands around her neck, biting her, and punching their dog.  Riley McLaughlin-Chihak, 21, was charged March 10...

Reports of shots fired on Dodge Street, no injuries reported

Reports of shots fired on Dodge Street, no injuries reported

Kayli Reese March 10, 2020

Iowa City police responded to reports of shorts fired near 648 N. Dodge St. at 1:14 a.m. Tuesday, according to a release from the City of Iowa City. Officers found evidence of multiple shots fired...

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

Multiple gunshots reported on Taylor Drive

Kayli Reese March 8, 2020

Iowa City police responded to reports of several gunshots heard near the 2100 block of Taylor Drive at 3:01 a.m. Sunday, according to a release from the City of Iowa City. Several shell castings...

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