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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 firefighters load a hose into a truck during a fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 10:54 a.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 11:28 p.m., a second Hawk Alert told people to resume normal activity, as the situation was “stable.” This was the second day in a row that a fire was reported at the Advanced Technology Lab.

Iowa City Fire Department looks to improve service call time with app

Evan Watson, News Reporter May 2, 2024

A new partnership with the Iowa City Fire Department will allow first responders to be more informed of specific circumstances at residences and businesses in the event of an emergency. The city announced...

An Iowa City police car is seen on March 2, 2023.

Iowa City police seeks new officers in hopes to reach full staffing levels

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 30, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department is actively seeking new applicants to reach full staffing levels. Officials say the department experienced staffing shortages due to COVID-19 and a national decline in...

The Johnson County Jail is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Johnson County totals $15.8 million to house inmates in other counties since 2003

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 28, 2024

The cost of housing Johnson County inmates in other county jails continues to rise as the county pursues efforts to restore its current jail or even construct a new facility. A report published by the...

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Supreme Court reverses $12.7 million decision siding with UI Health Care

Jack Moore, News Editor April 26, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court sided with the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Friday in its decision to reverse a $12.7 million judgment to Modern Piping for its claim the hospital...

Iowa City man charged for sexual abuse, incest

Iowa City man charged for sexual abuse, incest

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 24, 2024

An Iowa City man is facing several sexual abuse and incest charges in Washington County. The defendant, Camrin Lucas, 22, is set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on April 26, according...

Iowa City man sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for overdose death connection

Iowa City man sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for overdose death connection

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 24, 2024

Dione Dante Mobley, often referred to as “Flee,” was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison Tuesday for Conspiracy to Distribute a Mixture and Substance Containing a Detectable Amount of Heroin...

Iowa City man arrested for shots fired incident near City High School

Iowa City man arrested for shots fired incident near City High School

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 23, 2024

An Iowa City man was arrested Tuesday for a shots fired incident that prompted City High School to go into a brief lockdown this November. Lawrence Russell, 39, was charged with one count of Dominion/Control...

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Iowa City man sentenced for gun negligence leading to 3-year-old’s death

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 22, 2024

An Iowa City man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on firearm possession charges related to the death of a 3-year-old child on April 17, according to a press release by the Southern District...

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Police search for person of interest

Jack Moore, News Editor April 11, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department is searching for a woman who is of interest in an investigation of alleged financial crimes Police are asked for the public’s assistance on Thursday. The alleged crime...

A gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Johnson County jail website experiences software problems

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 10, 2024

The Johnson County Jail roster website, a public website that keeps a record of all current inmates in the jail, is back online after being down for over a month due to a software change. However, certain...

Iowa City police respond to shots fired

Iowa City police respond to shots fired

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 9, 2024

This is an ongoing story. Check back for updates. Iowa City police responded to a report of shots fired at 2:01 a.m. on Tuesday in the area of Walden Road and Sylvan Glen Court. Responding officers...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

Here’s how UI officials decide what goes into a Hawk Alert

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter April 8, 2024

The process and efficiency of Hawk Alerts, the University of Iowa’s emergency notification system, have been questioned by some students after an emergency incident last week during normal class hours. Some...