University of Iowa unity mural defaced with Nazi graffiti

University of Iowa police responded to two reports of Nazi graffiti on campus last week.

According to an e-mail sent to the university students and staff, there were two reports — on Sunday and March 14 — that the campus unity mural was defaced with Nazi graffiti. The mural is located under the pedestrian tunnel on the west part of campus.

UI police responded to the incidents and are looking for additional information.

This is the latest white nationalist propaganda incident in Iowa City, after a man distributed fliers in January saying "love your race" in Whetherby Park. Last year, a University student found a card promoting the alt-right in the library.

White paint now covers the graffiti.

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