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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

Former Iowa Hillel Director David Weltman listens during the third and final day of trial on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Johnson County Courthouse. Weltman was found guilty of second-degree sexual abuse, a Class-B felony.

Former Iowa Hillel Director David Weltman found guilty of sexual abuse

Kayli Reese, Cops and Courts Editor March 5, 2020

A jury unanimously found former Iowa Hillel Director David Weltman guilty of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy during Hebrew lessons in 2019 after deliberating for around an hour and a half on Thursday. Weltman,...

Johnson County Medical Examiner confirms body found identified as missing University of Iowa student

Johnson County Medical Examiner confirms body found identified as missing University of Iowa student

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter March 5, 2020

The Johnson County Medical Examiner confirmed Thursday morning that a body found in the Iowa River Wednesday is missing University of Iowa mechanical-engineering student David Le. Information regarding...

Iowa City man accused of damaging car

Iowa City man accused of damaging car

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 5, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of causing damage to a car, including placing stickers throughout the interior and causing blunt force damage.  Joshua Robertson, 37, 422 Brown Street, was charged...

Iowa City man accused of stealing farm equipment

Iowa City man accused of stealing farm equipment

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 5, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of stealing farming equipment from MidAmerican Energy.  Andrew Pearson, 36, address unknown, was charged March 5 with second-degree theft and interference with...

Chicago man accused of assaulting pregnant partner

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 5, 2020

A Chicago man has been accused of assaulting his partner while she was pregnant with his child.  Kyle Hamilton, 21, was charged March 4 domestic abuse/assault without causing injury and domestic...

Red Oak man charged with stealing from hospital

Red Oak man charged with stealing from hospital

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 5, 2020

A Red Oak man has been accused of stealing equipment from an office in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  Stuart Sellers, 45, was charged March 4 with first-degree theft and twelve...

Coralville man allegedly robs bank

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 5, 2020

A Coralville man has been accused of robbing a bank. Aquinas Jackson, 29, was charged March 4 with second-degree robbery.  According to the arrest affidavit, Jackson entered the bank and produced...

Iowa City property manager accused of stealing over $16,000

Iowa City property manager accused of stealing over $16,000

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 5, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of stealing $16,366.35.  Jacob Schwebke, 30, 208 Silver Lane, was charged March 4 with first-degree theft.  According to the arrest affidavit, Schwebke was...

David Weltman stands as the jury enters the courtroom during his trial at the Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Weltman is accused of sexually abusing a then 9-year-old boy during a Hebrew lesson at Iowa Hillel, where Weltman was the director of the student Jewish organization. (Pool Photo, Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Judge denies acquittal request of former Iowa Hillel House director in sexual abuse trial

Kayli Reese March 4, 2020

After testimony ended Wednesday in the trial of David Weltman — the former Iowa Hillel House director accused of sexual abuse — a district judge denied a request by defense attorney Christopher...

Johnson County police find body believed to be missing UI student in Iowa River

Johnson County police find body believed to be missing UI student in Iowa River

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 4, 2020

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that deputies located a body in the Iowa River they believe to be missing University of Iowa mechanical-engineering student David Le. The...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen on March 3, 2020.

Jury selection marks first day of Weltman trial

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor March 4, 2020

The first day of former Iowa Hillel Director David Weltman’s trial began with jury selection following rulings from 6th District Judge Chad Kepros determining which witness testimony will be allowed...

Coralville woman accused of writing false check

Coralville woman accused of writing false check

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 4, 2020

A Coralville woman is accused of writing a false check for $861.27.  Kianna Vanderhurst, 22, was charged March 3 with forgery and third-degree theft.  According to the arrest affidavit, Vanderhurst...

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