Assault at GENERAL HOSPITAL on 09/15/2026 12:32 AM
Type: Assault
Date: 09/15/2026 12:32 AM
Description: Simple Assault
Address: GENERAL HOSPITAL, Iowa City, IA
Case Number: INC-2026-007605
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