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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

Person found dead in Iowa City car fire

Person found dead in Iowa City car fire

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief March 19, 2019

Iowa City police sent out a news release Tuesday morning regarding a vehicle that was reported on fire on Monday. According to the release, police and fire personnel responded to a report of a vehicle...

Columbus Junction man accused of having 2 guns in his vehicle

March 14, 2019

A Columbus Junction man has been accused of driving while under the influence and possessing a firearm as a felon. Kory Vedepo, 45, was charged March 14 with possession of drug paraphernalia, third-offense...

Bellwood man found with 14 bundles of marijuana

March 14, 2019

A Bellwood man has been accused of resisting arrest and possessing marijuana. Stevie Moore, 38, was charged March 13 with interference with official acts and a controlled substance violation. According...

The Iowa City Council meets for a formal meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

New ordinance targets massage businesses, human trafficking

Josie Fischels, News Reporter March 13, 2019

A new ordinance allowing the investigation of massage businesses in the area has recently been enforced by the Iowa City police to crack down on human trafficking. Area police began enforcing an added...

Blairstown man accused of attempted car theft

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 13, 2019

Authorities have accused a Blairstown man of attempting to steal a car.  Jeffrey Parson, 32, was charged March 10 with second-degree theft and second-degree criminal mischief.  According...

Iowa City man accused on selling cocaine

March 12, 2019

An Iowa City man has been accused of selling cocaine. Gonzalo Cruz-Montelongo, 27, 2401 Highway 6, was charged March 11 with a controlled substance violation. According to the arrest affidavit, Cruz-Montenegro...

Iowa City man accused of breaking into home, screaming at woman

March 11, 2019

An Iowa City man has been accused of entering a home without permission and screaming at the women inside. Jason Northam, 47, 951 Dover St., was charged March 11 with second-degree burglary and violation...

North Liberty man charged with meth, 11-inch knife possession

North Liberty man charged with meth, 11-inch knife possession

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 10, 2019

Authorities have accused a North Liberty man of possessing methamphetamine and a knife with an 11-inch blade. Dustin Martin, 30, was charged March 8 with carrying a knife larger than 8 inches and third-offense...

Cedar Rapids woman accused of aiding in kidnapping

March 6, 2019

Authorities have accused a Cedar Rapids woman of helping to kidnap a child. Jade Matthews, 19, was charged March 6 with third-degree kidnapping and assault on persons in certain occupations. According...

A University of Iowa Police Department vehicle is pictured.

UI police investigate report of student struck in residence hall

Brooklyn Draisey, News Reporter March 6, 2019

The University of Iowa police received a report of an unknown student entering a room in an East Side residence hall Tuesday evening and striking a resident's face, according to a crime alert sent to students....

Iowa City man accused of marijuana possession

March 4, 2019

An Iowa City man has been accused of possessing marijuana for sale. Steve Moore, 38, 2018 Waterfront Drive, was charged March 3 with interference with official acts, a controlled substance violation,...

Burlington man accused of domestic abuse

March 4, 2019

Authorities have accused a Burlington man of beating and strangling a woman. Travis Ockenfels, 32, was charged March 4 with domestic abuse impeding the flow of air/blood causing injury and domestic...