Iowa City reports fifth straight year of fewer arrests
Iowa City police data shows 2018 arrests at 4 482 down from 4 747 in 2017 while citywide crime fell 8.5 percent. Chief Jody Matherly credits the excellence in service mission and crisis intervention training for reduced arrests and suggests data driven justice efforts cut jail hospital and homelessness cycles.
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Arrests Decline in Iowa City in 2018
Police Chief Jody Matherly notes a five year drop in arrests in 2018 while aggravated assaults rose from 86 in 2017 to 119 in 2018 and sexual assaults and forced sodomy also edged up. Juvenile calls rose but referrals fell, and the department pursued data driven strategies and SHOUT outreach with UI Public Safety to curb minor infractions.
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Oakwell East senior housing breaks ground in Iowa City
Groundbreaking launched for Oakwell East a 60 unit independent living housing project at 2201 Scott Blvd near ACT in Iowa City. Developer Kevin Hanick Oaknoll officials and Hodge Construction plan three buildings with pet friendly units a restaurant bar and community spaces opening fall 2020 with about 60 percent already sold.
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