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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Police investigators respond to a scene of a suspicious death on Friday, April 7, 2019, at 114 Green Mountain Drive in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa City police: UI Health Care budget executive homicide investigation active

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor August 27, 2019

Nearly five months after the homicide of University of Iowa Health Care budget executive JoEllen Browning, there are no new updates in the investigation of her homicide, Iowa City public-information officer...

Three Iowa City residents attempt to rob a man

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 27, 2019

Three Iowa City residents attempted to rob a man while threatening to use a gun to shoot him in the head. Nyiesha Lawson, 19; Javoni Butler, 22; and Jeradin Jones, 19, were all charged Aug. 27 with...

Iowa City man accused of assaulting woman

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 25, 2019

An Iowa City man is accused of assaulting a woman and cutting off her air supply. Mariano Garcia Rafael, 29, 521 Kirkwood Ave., was charged Aug. 24 with domestic abuse/assault impeding air/blood flow,...

Iowa City man threatens to shoot individual for cellphone

Iowa City man threatens to shoot individual for cellphone

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 25, 2019

An Iowa City man reportedly threatened to shoot an individual after stealing that person’s cellphone. Anthony Hughes, 18, 806 Benton Drive, was charged Aug. 22 with dominion/control of a firearm by...

Hawk Alert: Potential person with gun reported near Pharmacy Building

Hawk Alert: Potential person with gun reported near Pharmacy Building

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 25, 2019

UPDATE 12:25 p.m. Aug.25: University of Iowa police have confirmed that no one was carrying a gun on campus after investigating the matter that morning. UI media-relations manager Hayley Bruce said...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera (contributed)

Trial for Mollie Tibbetts homicide suspect will still start on Nov. 12

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 23, 2019

The trial date for the man accused of slaying University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018 will continue as scheduled after he waived the right to a speedy trial at a hearing Aug. 23. The trial...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera (contributed)

Judge moves to delay hearing in Mollie Tibbetts case on suppressing evidence

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2019

A judge has moved to delay a proceeding in which the court will determine whether or not authorities violated the rights of the man accused of slaying University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts. Attorneys...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera (contributed)

Man charged in Mollie Tibbetts’ death asks to delay hearing on suppressing evidence

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 14, 2019

The man accused of slaying University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts has asked to delay a court appearance in which a judge will decide whether or not authorities violated the defendant’s rights. Attorneys...

Iowa City police respond to the scene where an officer-involved shooting reportedly occurred near 11 Highway West on July 29, 2019.

Authorities name Iowa City police involved in BB gun shooting

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 1, 2019

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation on Aug. 1 identified Michael Clark as the officer injured in a BB-gun shooting incident earlier this week. Authorities said in a news release Clark discharged...

Iowa City officer-involved-shooting suspect charged

Iowa City officer-involved-shooting suspect charged

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 31, 2019

The police officer and suspect in the July 29 officer-involved shooting have been released from hospital, and initial charges have been filed, according to a city press release. Cierra Lewis, 25, has...

Iowa City police respond to the scene where an officer-involved shooting reportedly occurred near 11 Highway West on July 29, 2019.

Officer-involved shooting injures Iowa City police officer, shoplifting suspect

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor July 29, 2019

An Iowa City police officer and a person suspected of shoplifting were both injured in a reported officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on the afternoon of July 29 , according to a city news...

Law enforcement charges man with extortion

Law enforcement charges man with extortion

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 25, 2019

Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of extorting a person he lived with. Randolph McClaine, 53, was charged July 23 with extortion and first-degree harassment. According to the arrest affidavit,...

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