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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.

Hawk Alert Update: Additional charges announced in April 19 shooting investigation

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Following the April 19, 2026, shooting in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall, Iowa City Police have worked to identify and charge 14 additional individuals involved in the shooting and in the large fight that preceded it.

Hawk Alert Update: Arrest made in April 19 Pedestrian Mall shooting

Monday, May 11, 2026
Damarian M. Jones was taken into custody near Atlanta, Ga., by the United States Marshals Service. Jones faces the following charges related to the Sunday, April 19, 2026, shooting in the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.

Campus guests and families can soon opt-in to Hawk Alert texts for one year

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Campus Safety will soon add a new one-year opt-in option for Hawk Alert text messages, making it easier for campus guests and families to stay informed about campus emergencies.text

Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Fire Department responds to fire inside UCC

Monday, April 27, 2026
The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a fire inside the University Capitol Centre, 200 S. Capitol St., on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Campus Safety Update: April 19 shooting investigation

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A safety update from Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety, Mark Bullock.

Hawk Alert Updates: April 19 shooting investigation

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

Campus Safety to Adjust Late-Night Transportation Services for Summer

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Campus Safety will provide a modified schedule for its late-night transportation services during the summer. These changes go into effect on Saturday, May 16 at 9 p.m.