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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

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Iowa City man sentenced to 11 years for possession of over 17,000 images of child pornography.

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 21, 2023

An Iowa City man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $3,000 in restitution on Wednesday for possessing over 17,000 images of child sex abuse material. Yasir Elamin Babekir Hamid,...

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

Lima Younes sentenced to five years in prison for role in son, former UI student Ali Younes’ escape

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 21, 2023

As she choked back tears, Lima Khairi Mohammad Younes, 45, received her sentencing Thursday for her role in the escape of her son and former University of Iowa student Ali Younes, 20, from the U.S. The...

A gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

JoCo civil mental health court begins operations to reduce criminal convictions

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 20, 2023

The Johnson County Civil Mental Health Court started accepting participants, educating providers, and hiring a judicial referee since starting in May.  Established in May by the county’s Attorney’s...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City police arrest man who made sexual comments to junior high students

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 18, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department arrested the man who made sexual comments to two junior high students last week. On Monday, police arrested Brayton Kylar Reynolds, 29, of Iowa City, charging him...

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Iowa City police request help finding missing teen

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 15, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is seeking information regarding missing teen Bridget Stone. Stone, 15, was last seen on Monday at West High School, according to a press release from the police...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Location of FIJI trial disputed between fraternity members and case plaintiff Makéna Solberg

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 15, 2023

The defendants of the FIJI trial requested that the court deny University of Iowa student Makéna Solberg’s request to keep the trial in Johnson County instead of moving it to Tama County, in court...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Sentencing hearings set for parents of former UI student, attempted murderer Ali Younes

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 14, 2023

Alfred and Lima Younes will soon be sentenced for their roles in the escape of their son and former University of Iowa student Ali Younes earlier this year, according to court filings Wednesday. Alfred...

An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

Man reportedly made sexual comments to junior high students Wednesday on Iowa City walking trail

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 13, 2023

A man allegedly made sexually explicit comments to South East Junior High students on Court Hill Trail early Wednesday, according to the Iowa City Police Department. Police are warning the public to...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

ICPD investigating burglary in Peninsula Neighborhood

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 13, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is seeking public assistance in a burglary that occurred in the Peninsula Neighborhood on the night of Sept. 7. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void...

The Johnson County Courthouse on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Jack McCaffery, son of Iowa basketball head coach found guilty for fatal accident in May

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 12, 2023

Jonathan “Jack” McCaffery, son of University of Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery, was found guilty in court filings Tuesday for failing to yield to a pedestrian.  McCaffery was...

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UI police investigating theft and burglary on west side of campus

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter September 11, 2023

A burglary and theft on the west side of the University of Iowa campus are under investigation by the UI Police Department, according to a press release from the Office of Campus Safety. The report...

The Stanley Hydraulic Laboratory is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Iowa City man identified as body found on UI campus last week

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 11, 2023

The Johnson County Medical Examiner identified Iowa City man Gabriel Molitor, 44, as the unattended dead body found on the patio of the Stanley Hydraulic Laboratory last week.  No foul play is...

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