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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Springville man accused of writing false check

Springville man accused of writing false check

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 19, 2020

A Springville man has been accused of writing a false check, receiving $1,100 from it. Scott Workman, 58, was charged Feb. 18 with forgery and third-degree theft. According to the arrest affidavit,...

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

Sexual assault reported in east side UI residence hall

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 16, 2020

The University of Iowa received reports of a sexual assault that occurred in an east side residence hall early in the morning on Feb. 15. According to an email from the UI Department of Public Safety,...

Iowa City man accused of intimidation with a serious weapon

Rachel Steil, News Reporter February 16, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of intimidation with a serious weapon. Charles Tate, 26, was charged on Feb. 14 with intimidation with a serious weapon. According to the arrest affidavit, Tate...

Iowa City man accused of third-degree burglary

Rachel Steil, News Reporter February 11, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of third-degree burglary. Timothy Messier, 37, was charged on Feb. 10 with third-degree burglary. This charge comes just weeks after Messier had been charged with...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

Trial date to be moved for man accused of killing his wife, UI Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 11, 2020

The dates for the trial and case management conference of Roy Browning — the man accused of killing his wife, UI Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning — will be reset to different dates. The...