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1 person killed in I-80 semi rollover in Iowa City

Lang 11/20/24 One person was killed when a semi rolled over on Interstate 80 in Iowa City Wednesday morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the semi was eastbound on I-80 near the North Dodge Street exit just...Read More

Iowa City woman accused of selling narcotics

Hunter 11/20/24 An Iowa City woman was arrested after an investigation revealed she allegedly sold or possessed narcotics on different occasions. On the afternoon of July 19th, 46- year-old Shenna Smilgis was observed in possession of and...Read More

Iowa City City Council to fill vacant seat by special election

Hunter 11/20/24 A special election will be held to fill departing Iowa City city counselor Andrew Dunn. At Tuesday’s Council meeting, they indicated preference of the special election rather than an appointment, saying they wanted the public...Read More

Additional UI Greek chapters investigated this semester for hazing and alcohol incidents

Hunter 11/20/24 As the University of Iowa’s Alpha Delta Phi fraternity has suspended operations while an investigation is launched into a hazing incident involving 56 blindfolded pledges who had food thrown on them early Friday, the frat...Read More

Iowa City passes new tobacco ordinance

Hunter 11/20/24 Iowa City tobacco retailers face more stringent rules after the City Council passed new regulations this week. The Daily Iowan reports the ordinance passed unanimously and stipulates that tobacco dealers must be at least 500...Read More

UI issues reminder on winter weather protocols as snow creeps into forecast

News release from the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety Reminder: Preparing for Extreme Weather With winter weather returning to Iowa City, it’s important for the campus community to get reacquainted with the University of Iowa’s Extreme...Read More

Kaleb Johnson recognized as Doak Walker semifinalist

UI Athletics News release Kaleb Johnson recognized as Doak Walker semifinalist IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa junior running back Kaleb Johnson has been named as a semifinalist for the 2024 Doak Walker Award, it was announced Tuesday by...Read More

Person arrested in connection with UI frat hazing identified

Hunter 11/19/24 The person arrested in connection with an alleged hazing incident at a University of Iowa fraternity Friday has been identified. UI Police, Iowa City Police, and the Iowa City Fire Department responded to a fire...Read More

Iowa City man accused of pawning stolen merchandise

Hunter 11/19/24 An Iowa City man was arrested after it was discovered items he pawned were stolen. Police say 23-year-old Skylor Tinnes of Deerfield Drive went to Play it Again Sports on 1st Avenue the afternoon of...Read More

Iowa City man accused of going after roommate with knife

Hunter 11/19/24 An Iowa City man was taken into custody Sunday after allegedly going after one of his roommates with a knife. According to the arrest report, 45-year-old Aron Carillo of Hickory Court was harassing one of...Read More

Sentencing reset for former UI IT Systems employee convicted of identity theft

Hunter 11/19/24 The former University of Iowa IT systems employee who stole a California man’s identity back in the 80s has had his sentencing reset. The Gazette reports 58-year-old Matthew Keirans of Hartland, Wisconsin was convicted in...Read More

Cedar Rapids man facing multiple felony drug possession charges

Hunter 11/18/24 A Cedar Rapids man faces prison time after allegedly being found in possession of several different narcotics. Police came upon 28-year-old Cole Calvert of Deb Ann Lane SE earlier this year, passed out in the...Read More

Kalona man facing charges after crashing his vehicle and failing to cooperate with deputies

Hunter 11/18/24 A Kalona man faces a number of charges after getting into an accident Thursday night. According to the criminal complaint, 42-year-old Christopher Onnen’s Iphone called 911 after detecting a car crash. He reportedly stayed on...Read More

National News

Prosecutors oppose dismissal, but won’t object to postponing Trump hush money case sentencing

Prosecutors with the Manhattan district attorney’s office said on Tuesday that while they oppose President-elect Trump’s attempt to dismiss his criminal hush money conviction in New York, they do not object to postponing sentencing in the case....Read More

Rep. Nancy Mace’s Capitol anti-trans restroom bill targets first transgender member of Congress, Sarah McBride

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said Tuesday that the bill she introduced to ban transgender women from using female bathrooms at the U.S. Capitol is a direct response to the election of Sarah McBride, who will become the...Read More

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; will continue to operate without interruption

In a move widely expected, Spirit Airlines announced Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying they intend to spend the next year attempting to reboot and recover after the pandemic caused a lapse...Read More