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Recent News

Ali Younes Sentenced to 50 Years for Attempted Murder, 1st Degree Robbery

Monday, April 27, 2026
Johnson County Attorney's Office
The sentencing comes after Ali Younes robbed and strangled a person in April of 2022, prompting a Hawk Alert. UI Police arrested Younes less than 24 hours after the original crime, and later facilitated a self-surrender process after he fled to Jordan while awaiting trial.

Increased police presence downtown planned for weekends

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Campus Safety
Starting this weekend, the UI Police Department will provide four additional police officers to conduct joint patrols with ICPD on Friday and Saturday nights during peak hours.

Hawk Alert Updates: April 19 shooting investigation

Monday, April 20, 2026
Campus Safety
All institutional updates regarding the April 19 shooting investigation and resources will continue to live at emergency.uiowa.edu.
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Events

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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