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

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,...

Area man faces a number of sex charges

Area man faces a number of sex charges

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 25, 2019

Authorities have issued a warrant a Coralville man accused of performing sexual acts with a minor for three years. Daniel Wonlebaye, 36, was charged with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse, two...

Man accused of endangerment in striking-child case

Man accused of endangerment in striking-child case

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 24, 2019

 Law enforcement has issued a warrant for a Coralville man accused of punching a child in the abdomen and sending the child into cardiac arrest. Matthew Sanders, 23, has been charged with two counts...

Local man charged with meth possession

Local man charged with meth possession

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 24, 2019

Authorities have issued a warrant for an Iowa City man accused of having methamphetamine in his car. Jason Butterbaugh, 40, was charged with third possession of a controlled substance. According...

Iowa City, Coralville police respond to reports of car vandalism

Iowa City, Coralville police respond to reports of car vandalism

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor July 23, 2019

Iowa City and Coralville police responded to numerous reports of cars being vandalized on July 23, according to a city of Iowa City press release. Iowa City police are investigating the cases of vandalism...

Local man faces 3rd OWI, interference

Local man faces 3rd OWI, interference

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 22, 2019

Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of interfering with officers after being pulled over while allegedly driving drunk. Jacob Henry, 36, was charged July 21 with interference with official acts...

Iowa City man charged with domestic assault

Iowa City man charged with domestic assault

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 22, 2019

An Iowa City man has been accused of kicking a woman in the stomach knowing she was pregnant. Lavail Drain, 40, was charged third domestic assault. According to the arrest affidavit, Drain got into...

North Liberty man charged in reported pot sale

North Liberty man charged in reported pot sale

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 22, 2019

Authorities have accused a North Liberty man of advertising to sell marijuana on social media. Pacific Achiza, 18, was charged July 19 with controlled-substance violation and second marijuana possession. According...

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