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The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District unveils new Geometry in Construction course

Virginia Russell, News Reporter April 26, 2023

Geometry in Construction, a new course for students in the Iowa City Community School District, will approach a hands-on, trade-based model that offers students a combined curriculum of math and industrial...

School board members of the Iowa City Community School District listen to speakers during a meeting on Sept. 27, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District experiences challenges in hiring diverse workforce

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 25, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District administration is working on recruiting and retaining diversity in their staff, but has hit some obstacles, a school board equity update indicated. During...

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ICCSD forms book review committee

Virginia Russell, News Reporter April 18, 2023

The Iowa City Community School Board is continuing to evaluate what to do with the book “This Book is Gay” after it was pulled from school library shelves last month. The school board...

Iowa City High School is seen on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Iowa City High alum honors student through food, book pantry

Virginia Russell, News Reporter April 16, 2023

Just outside the music entrance of Iowa City High School sits a testament to friendship and advocacy in action. Emma’s Little Free Pantry and Little Free Library is just that. Created by...

Board member Ruthina Malone speaks at a meeting of the Board of Directors at the Iowa City Community School District Administration Building in Iowa City Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021.

Iowa City Community School District looks for funds to keep after-school programs going

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 11, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District is looking into ways to fund after-school programs at multiple schools in the district after federal funding going toward them was cut. School board members...

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Iowa City reacts to new legislation that would ban books in schools K-12

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 9, 2023

Iowa City has been a go-to location for renowned authors as an UNESCO City of Literature, but a new book-banning bill proposed by the Iowa Legislature may restrict some books from landing in Iowa...

Iowa City High School is seen on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District receives third threatening message

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 7, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District faced yet another threat to its safety, as the school was made aware of a potentially threatening message circulating on social media aimed at Iowa City City...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on March 31, 2023. Storms rolled through the area and a tornado caused damage in parts of Coralville.

Project PEARLS receives $500,000 grant

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 4, 2023

The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded three University of Iowa professors a $500,000 grant to create mental health training for K-12 students and staff in Iowa...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District to remove controversial book following bomb threats

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 30, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District  removed “This Book is Gay” off of library shelves after Northwest Junior High School received multiple bomb threats last week. In an email sent on Thursday,...

School board members of the Iowa City Community School District listen to speakers during a meeting on Sept. 27, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District continues planning for expansion of preschool program

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 29, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District continues to search for funding to create an expanded preschool system. Superintendent Matt Degner said at the school board meeting Tuesday that the municipalities...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Northwest Junior High School evacuated for the second day in a row after bomb threat

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 24, 2023

Northwest Junior High School students and staff evacuated Friday for the second time in two days after receiving another bomb threat.  Police did not identify a bomb after searching the building,...

Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St. as seen on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

Northwest Junior High resumes classes after bomb threat

Natalie Miller, News Reporter March 23, 2023

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Classes resumed at Northwest Junior High School after a school evacuation because of a bomb threat sent to staff Thursday morning. Junior...

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