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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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

Iowa City police on search for armed robbery suspect

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter December 13, 2022

Iowa City police responded to an armed robbery on Monday near West Benton Street and Oaknoll Court.  At 12:35 p.m., a victim reported she had been robbed at knifepoint and her vehicle was stolen,...

First responders point weapons toward the fourth floor of the Court Street parking ramp after the Iowa City Police Department was called to the Court Street parking ramp for what started as a welfare check in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. According to a UI Police affidavit, officers received a third-party report that a woman had been forced against her will to go to the bus station by her husband, who allegedly took her from a Cedar Rapids location on Sunday night. After police arrived, Cardale Hunter, 33, pulled out a gun and used the woman as a shield while holding her at gunpoint. According to the City of Iowa City press release, the situation was resolved after the man shot himself, but no other injuries have been reported. Hunter is in stable condition. Hunter is facing charges of second-degree kidnapping, possession of a firearm by a felon, going armed with intent, domestic abuse while displaying a weapon, and child endangerment, according to a UI police release.

Iowa City police charge man who shot himself in Court Street parking ramp with kidnapping wife, children

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor December 13, 2022

Iowa City Police arrested Carldale D. Hunter, 33, after a shooting incident on Monday at the Court Street parking ramp in Iowa City. Hunter is facing charges of second-degree kidnapping, possession...

Iowa City Police Department officer Dan Biden shines a flashlight while detective Eric Nieland examines evidence after ICPD was called to the Court Street parking ramp for what started as a welfare check in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. According to a UI Police affidavit, officers received a third-party report that a woman had been forced against her will to go to the bus station by her husband, who allegedly took her from a Cedar Rapids location on Sunday night. After police arrived, Cardale Hunter, 33, pulled out a gun and used the woman as a shield while holding her at gunpoint. According to the City of Iowa City press release, the situation was resolved after the man shot himself, but no other injuries have been reported. Hunter is in stable condition. Hunter is facing charges of second-degree kidnapping, possession of a firearm by a felon, going armed with intent, domestic abuse while displaying a weapon, and child endangerment, according to a UI police release.

Gunman shoots self in Iowa City Court Street parking ramp incident

DI Staff December 12, 2022

Content warning: This article references gun violence and suicide.  A man is in stable condition after a shooting incident in the Court Street parking ramp just south of downtown Iowa City Monday...

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Iowa City Community School District implements vape detectors in high schools

Virginia Russell, News Reporter December 11, 2022

The Iowa City Community School District implemented vape detectors this fall in the bathrooms of all four district high schools to decrease the student use of nicotine. High school officials report more...

Karen Smith poses for a portrait in Iowa City on Dec. 7. Smith walked 312 miles to raise awareness for mental health awareness this past summer.

Local mom walks across Iowa, fundraises for mental health awareness

Grace Katzer, News Reporter December 11, 2022

Karen Smith of North Liberty spent her summer walking across Iowa to raise awareness for mental health. Smith, who is a secretary at Van Allen Elementary, completed her journey after walking over 312...

The Scribble Tree light installations, created by Ali Hval, are seen in the Pedestrian Mall on Dec. 11, 2022.

New ‘Scribble Lights’ installed in downtown Iowa City for holiday season

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter December 11, 2022

As members of the community walk down Dubuque Street in Iowa City in the Pedestrian Mall, multi-colored strings of lights illuminate the lines of trees on the main promenade. The artist behind the...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen in Iowa City on Aug. 23, 2022.

Declining global sperm counts raise questions about men’s health

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter December 11, 2022

Sperm counts and concentrations are falling globally and in Iowa, according to recent updates made to a 2017 study.  The study suggests that the average sperm count globally has dropped from 104 million...

Iowa City Hello Lamp Program yard signs are seen in the Pedestrian Mall on Saturday, Dec.10, 2022.

Iowa City launches Hello Lamp Post program

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter December 11, 2022

Shoppers can access the Hello Lamp Post program via QR codes to ask questions about products and shops in Downtown Iowa City.  The Iowa City Downtown District launched the program this month, which...

Participants chant throughout downtown Iowa City during a unity march as part of the Iowa City Pride Festival on Saturday, June 18, 2022. This year's marks the 51st Pride Festival held by Iowa City.

Iowa City recognized as one of the most safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter December 11, 2022

Iowa City recently received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, which determines how safe and inclusive cities are for LGBTQ+ individuals. However, some residents...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors meets on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022.

Johnson County residents speak against proposed Windham Village plans

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter December 9, 2022

Johnson County residents of Windham spoke out against a proposed plan on Thursday at the Board of Supervisors meeting that would set a village boundary for Windham Village. Residents requested the...

A speaker talks during a COGS protest on the Old Capitol steps Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

UI COGS holds protest to increase graduate employee wages

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor December 8, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Campaign to Organize Graduate Students held a protest against low student wages on the Pentacrest Thursday at noon.  About 100 people gathered in the campus’ center,...

Firefighters work to control a blaze at G60, a biofuel production plant, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Marengo, Iowa.

UIHC treats victims of Marengo soybean facility explosion

Isabelle Foland and Sabine Martin December 8, 2022

This is a developing story, check back for updates. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics' medical team is still prepared for emergency response after taking in multiple patients on Thursday...