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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

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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.)

Iowa law-enforcement officials make changes to prevent COVID-19 outbreak in Johnson County jail, correctional facilities

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 9, 2020

Some police officers continue to patrol the streets of Iowa City, while others are on-call from their homes in case of an emergency as law-enforcement officials grapple with the effects of COVID-19...

Coralville man accused of intimidation with a dangerous weapon

Coralville man accused of intimidation with a dangerous weapon

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 9, 2020

A Coralville man has been accused of intimidating a woman outside her home with a dangerous weapon. Keith Brown, 19, was charged April 6 with two counts of assault use/display of a weapon, first-degree...

Coralville man accused of giving a weapon to a minor

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 9, 2020

A Coralville man has been accused of giving a weapon to a juvenile, as well as possessing marijuana and MDMA tablets. Willie McGee, 25, was charged April 5 with making a pistol/revolver or ammunition...

Iowa City man accused of burglary, told officers he was the Messiah

Iowa City man accused of burglary, told officers he was the Messiah

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 9, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of breaking into an apartment and claiming he was the Messiah when confronted by the police.  Michael Welker, 30, 2801 Highway 6 East, was charged April 7 with...

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...