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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen in Iowa City on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Iowa City schools to expand preschool to all elementaries for 2024-25 school year

Grace Olson, News Reporter March 4, 2024

Starting this fall, all Iowa City Community School District elementary schools will offer some form of preschool in all 21 of its buildings, where it was previously only offered in 17 buildings.  The...

Spectators converse during an Iowa City Community School District school board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

Parents, students against potential closure of Iowa City schools’ Hills Elementary

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 28, 2024

After receiving a message about the potential closure of Hills Elementary School from the school’s principal Reagan Boeset on Monday, students, teachers, parents, and residents flocked to the Iowa...

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

Iowa City schools to transition from junior high to middle school model

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 21, 2024

The Iowa City Community School District is transitioning its junior high model to a middle school model by adding sixth graders to South East, Northwest, and North Central schools for the 2024-25 school...

Iowa City Community School’s Superintendent Matt Degner during a school board meeting in the District’s Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools add five virtual learning days to academic calendar

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor February 15, 2024

Iowa City Community School District school board members approved five days of virtual learning Tuesday night, but cautioned the virtual days would be a “last resort.” The board approved the...

Iowa City Community School’s Superintendent Matt Degner during a school board meeting in the District’s Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools discuss implementation of educational materials on Israel-Hamas war in libraries

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 7, 2024

As part of the Iowa City Community School District’s commitment to equity, the district is having discussions on plans to diversify library collections and facilitate conversations on religion in...

Protesters yell chants during a protest in support of Palestinian people, held by Iowans For Palestine, at the University of Iowa Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Iowans for Palestine were joined by community members and a City High School walkout, who voiced frustration and anger over the Jan. 18 Iowa House of Representatives resolution that supports Israel and condemns Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. About 50 protesters yelled chants and marched around downtown after the chants.

Over 50 Iowa City high school students walk out of class to protest Israel-Hamas war

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 26, 2024

Over 50 students from Iowa City high schools gathered on the Pentacrest Friday afternoon to protest the Israel-Hamas war.  Protester chants included “Israel bombs, USA pays, how many kids have...

Photo illustration by Avi Lapchick.

Iowa City schools pauses removal of 68 books

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor January 5, 2024

Iowa City schools paused the removal of 68 books from school libraries after a federal judge temporarily blocked a new Iowa law last week. A federal judge in Des Moines ruled that the majority of...

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

Iowa City parent faces criminal charges after bringing gun to Grant Wood Elementary School

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 29, 2023

Brandon Jones, a parent of a student at Grant Wood Elementary School, located at 1930 Lakeside Drive, threatened school staff with a gun Wednesday morning. The school was immediately placed in HOLD...

Newly elected President Pro Tem Jayne Finch speaks during an Iowa City Community School District School Board meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

Iowa City schools continue to implement restorative justice to discipline students

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 16, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District is in the third year of five for its restorative justice program, which aims to address behaviors that might otherwise suspend or punish students. Since its...

This Book is Gay at the Braintree Public Library on Wednesday February 15, 2023

IC high school students share concerns on district’s book bans

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 16, 2023

Several students from Iowa City High School expressed concerns at the Iowa City Community School District’s school board meeting on Nov. 14 about Iowa legislation that led to the district removing...

A student protestor holds up a “Free Palestine” sign during a demonstration on the University of Iowa campus to demand more support for Palestinian students and anti-apartheid causes, and for University administrators to be held accountable for providing resources to Israel. The demonstration began outside of Jessup Hall and then marched to President Barbara Wilson’s house on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2033.

IC students organize pro-Palestine walkout on the Pentacrest Friday afternoon

Roxy Ekberg and Alejandro Rojas November 10, 2023

Iowa City high school students and residents gathered on the Pentacrest on Friday’s chilly afternoon to protest the Israel-Hamas war. The protest is one of many in Iowa and nationwide regarding...

Dominique Limoli votes at the UI Psychological and Brain Sciences Building on 340 Iowa Ave. during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Iowa City residents voted Tuesday for city and school board elections.

Iowa City sees higher voter turnout in Tuesday’s city council general election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 8, 2023

Iowa City voters are increasingly turning out for local elections, according to preliminary data from Tuesday’s general election for city council and school board. According to John Deeth, an...

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