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

In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware of two separate incidents that recently occurred on and near campus.

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 early morning hours at an east side residence hall. The assault was reported to be perpetrated by an acquaintance. No additional information is available at this time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 will begin later than usual on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, due to increased traffic related to the Savannah Bananas game.