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Find Nite Ride on the Transit app for free late night transportation. This service is available to all UI students and employees.

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News

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa officials received a report of fondling, a form of sexual assault, that recently occurred during the day time hours at an east side residence hall. No additional information is available at this time.

UI Police Offer Guidance on Avoiding Ticket Scams Before Game Day

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Most scams recently reported to law enforcement have occurred through social media sites and messaging platforms, such as GroupMe.

Heading downtown this fall? Safety tips and updates

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Following a successful partnership launched last spring, the University of Iowa Police Department and Iowa City Police Department will continue joint downtown patrols throughout the fall semester. These patrols increase officer visibility during peak hours on Friday and Saturday nights and add to Iowa City’s existing downtown public safety resources.

7 Tips for a Safe Fall Semester

Monday, August 17, 2026
As another academic year begins, here are some reminders about the many free safety services, resources, and educational programs offered by Campus Safety to help you have a great semester.

Sept. 10: Community Collaborations Event

Thursday, August 13, 2026
A film screening of the movie DEAR LARA will presented at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 in partnership with DVIP/RVAP and Sexual Assault Survivors at Iowa (SASI). The screening and post-screening panel discussion with representatives from DVIP/RVAP as well as Amber Joy Powell and Katharine Baker will take place at Film Scene. Click the link for additional information.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Friday, July 24, 2026
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa officials received a report of a sexual assault that occurred during the morning hours on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center, University campus. No additional information is available at this time.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Saturday, July 18, 2026
University of Iowa Police received a report of fondling, a form of sexual assault, that occurred during the evening hours on Wednesday, July 15, at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center, University campus. No additional information is available at this time.

Nite Ride service hours adjusted July 3-4 for Savannah Bananas event

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Nite Ride service will begin later than usual on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, due to increased traffic related to the Savannah Bananas game.

Traffic Alert for July 4th Weekend Events

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Three major events will be taking place in the Iowa City and Coralville communities July 3 and July 4, that are expected to have an impact on parking and driving commutes.

Nite Ride Route Update

Friday, June 5, 2026
The Nite Ride route will be temporarily adjusted beginning Friday, June 5, due to construction work on the Washington Street hill near the existing bus interchange and other summer events downtown Iowa City.

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