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Nov. 17 Hawk Alert Update
Friday, November 17, 2023
No explosives or dangerous materials were located. The motivation for the threat is not apparent or known at this time, and this incident remains under investigation.
K9 Jago set to retire Nov. 18
Friday, November 10, 2023
The University of Iowa Police Department is sad to announce that K9 Jago, who joined the UI Police Department in January of 2014, is set to retire this week due to his age. With 9 years of service, Jago is the department’s longest serving K9.
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.
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