A University of Iowa student, Niko Calhoon, was arrested on misdemeanor charges for flipping tables during two conservative student events in Iowa City. The incidents occurred at a Turning Point USA event on November 5 and a Young Americans for Freedom event on October 27. Calhoon, 19, faces charges including disorderly conduct, harassment, and criminal mischief. Videos capturing the table-flipping incidents circulated widely on social media, with one showing Calhoon approaching the Turning Point USA table, declining hot chocolate, then flipping the table. The university announced it will investigate potential violations of the student code of conduct, emphasizing its commitment to free speech and tolerance for different viewpoints. The incidents drew reactions from political figures and media personalities, with some expressing support for Calhoon and others condemning the behavior. Calhoon has declined to comment further, and a non-jury trial is scheduled for March 6, 2026.