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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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The Iowa Judicial Branch courthouse is seen before a session in Des Moines on Feb. 11. The oral arguments for Bert Miller and Nancy Duffner vs. State of Iowa were held later Tuesday evening.

Iowa Supreme Court hears oral arguments for alleged UIHC illicit insemination case

Jami Martin-Trainor, Executive Editor February 11, 2025

DES MOINES — Seven sets of eyes peer down from elevated chairs as legal professionals, years into their craft, flip through dense legal documents and meticulously researched arguments, all to answer...

The Iowa Judicial Branch courthouse is seen following a session in Des Moines on Feb. 11. The oral arguments for Bert Miller and Nancy Duffner vs. State of Iowa were held at 7:00 p.m.

UIHC OB-GYN chair from 1950s allegedly inseminated patients with own sperm

Jami Martin-Trainor, Executive Editor February 11, 2025

DES MOINES — Tuesday night, the Iowa Supreme Court heard arguments that will ultimately determine if a case — alleging a former University of Iowa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology chair...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Second teen pleads guilty in fatal 2023 Iowa City drag racing incident

Jack Moore and Emma Jane February 11, 2025

In the final moments before a planned jury trial of the second teen driver involved in the death of 22-year-old Jennifer Russel in 2023, Kesean Ford changed his mind. Several dozen potential jurors...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Milwaukee man accused of exposing himself near Kinnick Stadium

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 11, 2025

A Milwaukee man was arrested Monday evening near Kinnick Stadium for allegedly exposing himself to a woman walking past him. The criminal complaint states the victim was stopped by Namir Marrero, 41,...

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

Iowa City man charged with multiple counts of grooming and attempting to entice a minor

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 4, 2025

Mark Zogg Kellett, 26, of Iowa City was charged Tuesday with three counts of grooming, a Class D felony, and three counts of attempting to entice a minor under 16, an aggravated misdemeanor. According...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Boyfriend of woman found dead under suspicious circumstances pleads not guilty

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 4, 2025

Joshua Perry, the boyfriend of a woman found dead in Iowa City under suspicious circumstances on Jan. 6, pleaded not guilty to criminal charges on Monday. Perry is facing one count of domestic abuse...

Outside of the U.S. Courthouse of Northern District Iowa is seen in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

Former UIHC administrator sentenced 12 years for 30-year-long identity theft scheme

Jack Moore and Emma Jane January 31, 2025

Steered by two U.S. Marshals, former University of Iowa Health Care administrator Matthew Keirans hobbled into the courtroom Friday, arms crossed and in shackles to face the final chapter of an intricate...

Sheriff Brad Kunkel and Axiom Consultant's President Rob Decker talk to the board of supervisors about the declining building quality of the jail and Sheriff’s office during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

JoCo Board of Supervisors works toward new joint law enforcement facility

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor January 23, 2025

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution Thursday beginning a formal investigation into the feasibility of a joint law enforcement agency that would house the Johnson...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Police continue investigation into Dec. 30 death of Iowa City woman

Emma Jane, News Reporter January 23, 2025

The Iowa City Police Department is continuing to investigate the Dec. 30 death of Christina Blount and asked members of the public with information to come forward to the department in a press release...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa State student charged for encouraging social media group to stalk UI women

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor January 22, 2025

Police arrested an 18-year-old Iowa State University student after he was charged with encouraging people online to stalk and take “creep shots” of two University of Iowa students. According...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

University of Iowa alum, UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect arrested

Emma Jane, News Reporter December 9, 2024

At a Monday press conference, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that a “strong person of interest” was arrested in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO and University of Iowa...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Man connected to 2022 UI Hawk Alert sentenced to 100 years

Emma Jane, News Reporter December 5, 2024

A North Liberty man, who is connected to a September 2022 sexual assault that prompted a Hawk Alert, has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for two counts of sexual assault and two counts of burglary...