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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

Sgt. Derek Frank of the Iowa City Police Department patrols on Highway 6 on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. Sgt. Frank has been serving with the ICPD for 19 years. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

IC police add new sergeant position for domestic & sexual violence

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] February 7, 2018
Grant aids police in domestic, sexual violence.
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks into the stadium before an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

Kirk Ferentz settles dispute with neighbors before heading to court

Marissa Payne, [email protected] February 6, 2018

Iowa's head football coach Kirk Ferentz settled a dispute with his neighbors before the case went to trial Tuesday. A motion was filed explaining the court was informed that the Ferentzes and their...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during Iowa football media day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, Sept. 2. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Ferentz heads to court in neighborhood dispute

Marissa Payne, [email protected] February 6, 2018
The Ferentzes will face off against their neighbors in court this morning.
FILE - Defense attorney Douglas Davis speaks with Curtis Jones during a case-management conference for Curtis Jones in the Johnson County courthouse on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Jones is being charged with first-degree murder in connection with the killing of cab driver Ricky Lillie and first-degree robbery. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Curtis Jones to appear in court twice more before trial

Marissa Payne, [email protected] February 5, 2018

Curtis Cortez Jones, who has been charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery in the death of Iowa City cab driver Ricky Ray Lillie, will make at least two more appearances in court before...

Defense attorney John W. Bruzek speaks during a case management hearing for Lamar Wilson vs. Johnson County in the Johnson County courthouse on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Wilsons lawyers asked the judge to dismiss charges against him using Iowa’s “stand your ground” defense. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Jury will try to reach decision today in Lamar Wilson trial

February 5, 2018

The jury in the Lamar Wilson first-degree murder trial will try to reach a verdict today. As published in the Des Moines Register, the jury deliberated for a couple hours before going home on Feb. 2 after...

File (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Man wanted for second-degree theft

February 2, 2018

Authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of an Iowa City man suspected of theft. James Dobbins, 28, 2250 Taylor Drive, is wanted in connection with a second-degree theft on Nov. 20, 2017. According...

 Lamar Wilson of Iowa City stands as the jury enters for his trial’s fourth day at the Polk County District Courthouse in Des Moines on Jan. 30, 2018. Wilson’s lawyers are trying to get his charges dismissed using Iowa’s new “Stand Your Ground” defense. (Tawny Schmit for The Daily Iowan)

Fiancee of victim, medical personnel testify at Wilson trial

Tawny Schmit, [email protected] January 30, 2018

  DES MOINES — The trial for Lamar Wilson continued today at the Polk County Courthouse with testimonies from medical personnel and law enforcement that responded to the shooting in Iowa City’s...

Lamar Wilson of Iowa City leaves the court room during a case management hearing for State of Iowa v. Lamar Wilson in the Johnson County courthouse on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Wilsons lawyers asked the judge to dismiss charges against him using Iowa’s “stand your ground” law. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Witnesses begin to testify in Lamar Wilson trial

January 29, 2018

Cross examination on the third day of Lamar Wilson’s first-degree murder trial in Des Moines Monday included testimony from Donte R. Taylor, another man who was arrested following the events of last...

File (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Centerville man accused of criminal mischief

January 29, 2018
Centerville man accused of criminal mischief
File (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Authorities look for suspect in assault

January 29, 2018
Authorities looking for suspect in assault
Lamar Wilson of Iowa City walks into the court room during a case management hearing for Lamar Wilson vs. Johnson County in the Johnson County courthouse on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Wilsons lawyers asked the judge to dismiss charges against him using Iowa’s “stand your ground” defense. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Ped Mall shooting trial wraps up first week

January 26, 2018

The trial of Lamar Wilson, the suspect accused in last summer’s Pedestrian Mall shooting, has wrapped up its first week in Polk County, where it was moved from Johnson County because of extensive pretrial...

File (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa City man accused of eluding officers

January 26, 2018

Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of eluding officers. Elder Rivera Fuentes, 39, 523 Mineral Point Lane, was charged Jan. 25 with eluding, driving while barred, and OWI. According to the...

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