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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

Iowa City High School is seen on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Alleged shots fired near Iowa City High School, students released after brief lockdown

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor November 8, 2023

Alleged shots were fired in a neighborhood near Iowa City City High School on Wednesday, according to a message sent to school families and staff from Superintendent Matt Degner. The message was...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

IC City Council removes Eric Harris from Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The Iowa City City Council voted Monday to remove Eric Harris as an Ad-Hoc Truth and Reconciliation commissioner.  The City of Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC,...

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Police investigate robbery at gunpoint near Burlington, Dubuque streets

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor November 5, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Police reported a robbery at gunpoint near Burlington Street and Dubuque Street, according to a Hawk Alert sent early Sunday morning. The alert,...

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

Police urge Johnson County residents to be vigilant due to an uptick in car burglaries

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 2, 2023

Johnson County police are encouraging vigilance from the community after a countywide uptick in car burglaries was recently reported. On Oct. 24, the North Liberty Police Department made a post on X,...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Jack McCaffery to pay $1,000 fine, 180-day license suspension for fatal accident

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 25, 2023

Jonathan “Jack” McCaffery, 17, son of Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery, was sentenced Monday for failing to yield to a pedestrian, a simple misdemeanor. McCaffery was scheduled to...

FIJI trial set for November 2024 in Tama County

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 22, 2023

The sexual assault trial brought on by a University of Iowa student involving UI’s fraternity Phi Gamma Delta chapter, known as FIJI, and three former members, will start on Nov. 5, 2024, in Tama County. UI...

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Iowa City Police arrest man for Oct. 7 sexual assault

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 18, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department arrested Anthony Cotner, Jr., 25, of Cedar Rapids after an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred on Oct. 7. The announcement comes in a press release...

An Iowa City police car arrives after a semi-truck got stuck on the Iowa Avenue bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Iowa City TRC member Eric Harris charged with flight to avoid prosecution and escape from custody

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 18, 2023

Eric Harris, 44, a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, was charged late Sept. 30 with escaping custody and flight to avoid prosecution after being placed on house arrest for previous charges. Harris’s...

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Teens involved in fatal drag racing collision charged with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 18, 2023

The two teenage boys whose drag racing in Iowa City led to the car accident that killed Jennifer Russell, 22, on May 27 are being charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter. The...

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Iowa City police arrest suspect of August fire

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 16, 2023

Iowa City police arrested Ashley Bunting, 40, of Iowa City on Oct. 12 in connection to an arson that occurred on Aug. 23, police released Monday.   Bunting faces one count of second-degree arson...

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

IC police seek help in sexual assault investigation

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 12, 2023

A sexual assault was reported to Iowa City Police on Saturday. The victim reported they were attacked by a man early Saturday morning on the 200th block of South Van Buren Street. The police...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera stands as the verdict in the trial for the death of Mollie Tibbetts is read on May 28, 2021. Bahena Rivera was found guilty of first-degree murder. (Pool Photo/Associated Press)

Iowa Court of Appeals upholds conviction of Mollie Tibbetts’ killer

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 12, 2023

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Mollie Tibbetts, on Wednesday. Bahena Rivera, who is serving a...

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