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Recent News

UI Police searching for missing adult

Sunday, November 9, 2025
UI Police Department
Update: Mr. Lepperd has been found and is safe. Thank you for your assistance.

Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police make arrest following shooting investigation

Saturday, November 8, 2025
Iowa City Police Department
Iowa City Police have made an arrest following the an investigation into the Nov. 7 off-campus shooting which prompted a Hawk Alert. This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no known threat to the public.

Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police investigate shooting

Friday, November 7, 2025
Iowa City Police Department
This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no known threat to the public. This incident, which occurred off campus, remains under investigation and there is no further information available at this time.
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Events

Spring 2026 Basic Self-Defense Course

Monday, April 20, 2026 5:00pm to 9:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Spring 2026 Women's Basic Self-Defense Course

Spring 2026 Basic Self-Defense Course

Monday, April 27, 2026 5:00pm to 9:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Spring 2026 Women's Basic Self-Defense Course

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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