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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.

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Bike to Work Week Breakfast & Bike Registration

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:30am to 9:00am
Seamans Center

Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week Breakfast

Breakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided by the Engineering Staff Advisory Council and College of Education. You can also register your bike with Campus Safety and learn about bike safety. 

May 11–17 is Bike to Work Week. We are encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI van pool, and walking. Come and learn — all are...

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