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Recent News

Iowa City and University of Iowa Police Departments host winter clothing drive

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
All items donated should be new or gently used. Donations will be accepted daily from Tuesday, Nov. 7 until Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at a number of locations across town, including Campus Safety.

Iowa City Police share update following Nov. 5 Hawk Alert

Monday, November 6, 2023
ICPD located the reporting party and upon further investigation, found no evidence of the reported crime. This incident remains under investigation.

UI Police arrest Georgia man for domestic assault and kidnapping

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, at approximately 3:23 p.m., UI Police officers responded to the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Emergency Department for a report of a possible domestic assault involving a weapon. As officers arrived, the suspect’s vehicle was spotted leaving the area of the hospital. Officers followed the vehicle for a short distance before initiating a traffic stop at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Byington Road, at which point the vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued. No injuries were reported in connection with the pursuit, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Events

Lawn Games with Campus Safety

Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00pm to 2:30pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest

Campus Safety is hosting lawn games to help welcome new students to campus as part of On Iowa! 2026.

Join us on the Pentacrest for a bags tournament - there will be plenty of cold water and sports drinks!

Monday, Aug. 17 (1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.), on the SE side of the Pentacrest

Campus Safety Bike Registration Event

Thursday, August 20, 2026 9:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest
Campus Safety Bike Registration Event
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