Iowa City
Coverage of Iowa City in the Nexus archive.
- World’s most premature surviving baby continues to reach new milestones, inspire others
Nash Keen, the world’s most premature surviving baby, continues to reach developmental milestones and inspire families of preterm infants. Born at 21 weeks gestation, his survival has influenced neonatal care advancements, with six out of 17 similar cases at the University of Iowa Health Care resulting in survival since 2010.
- Father accused of throwing 7-month-old baby into doorframe for pulling his hair
A father in Davenport, Iowa, was arrested after allegedly throwing his 7-month-old baby into a metal doorframe, causing critical injuries including a brain bleed and skull fractures. The infant required CPR and hospitalization, and the father faces felony child endangerment charges with a $500,000 bond.
- Police hunt 17-year-old suspect in shooting near University of Iowa
Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect linked to a weekend shooting near the University of Iowa that injured five people. The incident occurred in a university vicinity, prompting an active investigation.
- 5 hurt in shooting near University of Iowa
Five people were injured in a shooting near the University of Iowa's campus in Iowa City. No arrests have been made yet.
- Several University of Iowa students wounded in downtown shooting after fight erupts near campus
A shooting occurred near the University of Iowa's Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City early Sunday after a fight, wounding multiple people including students. The suspect remains at large, and police are investigating with no indication that students were targeted. Authorities are seeking information from the public.