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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

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Cristhian Bahena Rivera walks into the Poweshiek County courthouse for day two of an evidence suppression hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 in Montezuma. Bahena Rivera confessed to killing Molly Tibbetts last year but his attorneys filed a motion to suppress the confession because he was not properly read his Miranda warning during initial interviews with police.

Translator for Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect police interview seeks full payment

Kayli Reese March 2, 2020

The translator hired by the state to interpret a police interview with the man accused of murdering University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts is seeking the full compensation she says the state owes...

North Liberty woman suspected of driving under the influence

North Liberty woman suspected of driving under the influence

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 1, 2020

A North Liberty woman has been accused of driving under the influence for the third time.  Paige Anderson, 32, was charged Feb. 29 with third-offense OWI. According to the arrest affidavit,...

Iowa City woman accused of burglary from restaurant that fired her

Iowa City woman accused of burglary from restaurant that fired her

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 1, 2020

An Iowa City woman has been accused of stealing from a restaurant from which she was fired.  Erin McKenzie, 34, 2482 Lakeside Drive, was charged Feb. 29 with third-degree burglary.  According...

Cedar Rapids man accused of possessing drugs in jail

Cedar Rapids man accused of possessing drugs in jail

Rin Swann, News Reporter March 1, 2020

A Cedar Rapids man has been accused of bringing marijuana into the Johnson County Jail. Drake Brewster, 21, was charged Feb. 28 with driving with a denied/revoked license, possession of contraband...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriffs Office.

Trial set for October for man accused of killing his wife, UI Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 27, 2020

The trial for Roy Browning — the man accused of killing his wife, UI Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning — has been reset to begin on Oct. 13. A case management conference has also...

Iowa City woman charged with assault on healthcare providers

Iowa City woman charged with assault on healthcare providers

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 27, 2020

An Iowa City woman has been charged with assault after creating a weapon and threatening health care providers with it at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  Kayla Johnston, 19, 409...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Reports received of sexual assault at east side residence hall

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 26, 2020

The University of Iowa received reports of a sexual assault at an east side residence hall on campus on Feb. 22. According to an email from the Department of Public Safety, the assault is indicated...

Iowa City man accused of possessing drugs in jail

Iowa City man accused of possessing drugs in jail

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 26, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of bringing marijuana into the Johnson County Jail.  Saivon Lester, 20, was charged Feb. 25 with OWI and possession of contraband in a correctional facility. According...

Sixth District Judge Chad Kepros asks questions to attorneys during a motion in limine hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at the Johnson County Courthouse. Weltman, the former Iowa Hillel director, is accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy in early 2019 and will stand trial next week.

Former Iowa Hillel director’s trial for sex-abuse charges slated to start next week

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor February 25, 2020

The former Iowa Hillel director — who pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing a minor — appeared in court Tuesday for the last time before a jury trial will decide his case on March 3. In Tuesday’s...

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

Captain Bill Campbell named Interim Iowa City Police Chief

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 24, 2020

Iowa City Police Captain Bill Campbell will now serve as Interim Police Chief following the announcement of current Police Chief Jody Matherly's retirement, according to a release from the City of Iowa...

UI Public Safety director Scott Beckner announces retirement

UI Public Safety director Scott Beckner announces retirement

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 20, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Scott Beckner, assistant vice president and director of the Public Safety Department, will retire after nearly 34 years of service in law enforcement.  Beckner,...

Iowa City police received reports of multiple gunshots, no injuries reported

Iowa City police received reports of multiple gunshots, no injuries reported

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 19, 2020

UPDATE, 10:53 a.m. Thursday: Iowa City police have received more reports of gunshots near Taylor Drive at 6 a.m. Thursday. According to a release from City of Iowa City, gunshots were reported near...

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