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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

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Lamar Wilson appears at the Johnson County Courthouse for a hearing on Feb. 22. Wilson's defense requested testimony from three witnesses, which will be heard in court next week. (Charles Peckman/The Daily Iowan)

Lamar Wilson’s stand-your-ground defense to continue next week

February 22, 2018

A hearing on Lamar Wilson’s stand-your-ground defense began Feb. 22 in 6th District Court and will continue next week. Wilson, 24, has been convicted with voluntary manslaughter, two counts of assault...

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Man faces cocaine-possession charge

February 20, 2018
Authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of an Iowa City man suspected of possessing cocaine in the Johnson County Jail.
Tieyi Zhang performs in the Senate Chamber of the Old Capitol Museum on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. The Confucius Institute at the University of Iowa is celebrating 10 years of collaborative programming between the University of Iowa, Iowa communities, East China Normal University, and the Chinese Ministry of Education. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

FBI warns universities against Confucius Institute

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] February 16, 2018
The FBI has warned U.S. universities about groups such as the Confucius Institute, saying they help China push forward its political agenda.
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Authorities have charged an Iowa City man with sexual abuse

February 15, 2018
Authorities have charged an Iowa City man of sexual abuse
Iowa’s Stand Your Ground Law used in Lamar Wilson Trial

Iowa’s Stand Your Ground Law used in Lamar Wilson Trial

Emily Wangen, [email protected] February 15, 2018
An Iowa-based group weighs in on the Stand Your Ground law as it relates to the recently tried Ped Mall shooting case.
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Two women accused of burglary at UI residence hall

February 14, 2018

Authorities have accused two students of burglary in a University of Iowa residence hall. Chanel Terpstra, 21, and Madeline Wise, 19, were charged Feb. 8 with third-degree burglary. According to the...

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Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of child endangerment.

February 11, 2018
Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of child endangerment.
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Authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of an Iowa City man for trafficking stolen weapons.

February 11, 2018
Authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of an Iowa City man for trafficking stolen weapons.
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. Wilson's lawyers asked the judge to dismiss charges against him using Iowa’s “stand your ground” defense. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Jury finds Lamar Wilson guilty at Ped Mall trial

February 7, 2018

On Feb. 7, a jury in Polk County found 24-year-old Lamar Wilson guilty of voluntary manslaughter, two counts of assault with the intent to inflict serious injury, and intimidation with a dangerous weapon,...

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.