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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

Iowa City Community School District Board member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice-President J.P. Claussen hold a meeting at the Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools discuss potentially changing elementary school organization

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 10, 2024

The Iowa City Community School District announced on Sept. 3 that the district has entered the beginning phases of reevaluating the organization of elementary schools in Iowa City.  The announcement...

A Regina Catholic Education Center class meets in a small group with their teacher on Sept. 3. Education Savings Accounts, or ESAs, have led to an increase in families enrolled in private schools.

A race to the top: public and private schools battle for enrollment

Grace Olson, Assistant News Editor September 10, 2024

With the introduction of education savings accounts, or ESAs, more families in Iowa are choosing private education, causing Iowa's public schools to expand marketing efforts in an attempt to keep families...

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

New Iowa law forces Iowa City schools to limit excused absences in their district

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 9, 2024

As the new school year begins, districts in Iowa, including the Iowa City Community School District, have seen some changes in attendance policy resulting from legislation passed by the State of Iowa...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Three teens charged in violent incident at West

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 9, 2024

Three teenagers from Johnson County are being charged with one count of first-degree burglary following a reported stabbing at Iowa City West High School in August. A criminal complaint alleges...

Board Members are seen during an Iowa City Community School District Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Iowa City Community Schools are considering a cell phone ban with the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic school year.

Iowa City Community School District considers banning cellphones in classrooms

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 9, 2024

Cellphone and computer usage policies in the Iowa City Community School District classrooms may face changes in the coming months, as the board has begun discussing a possible cellphone ban. The discussion...

Board Members are seen during an Iowa City Community School District Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. The Iowa City Community School District voted to close Hills Elementary on March 26, 2024.

Iowa City school district discusses plans for former Hills Elementary site

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 8, 2024

After tense discussions between the Iowa City Community School District and the City of Hills over closing Hills Elementary School, both parties are now working together on future plans for the site...

Board Member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice President Molly Abraham are seen during an Iowa City Community School District Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. ICCSD began a new model for middle school, moving sixth graders to a new building to increase clubs and activities.

The Iowa City Community School District transitions to new middle school model

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 8, 2024

The start of a two-year transition from a junior high to middle school model for the Iowa City Community School District has gone smoothly, according to district officials. Sixth graders were taken...

Volunteers and staff of the Miller-Meeks campaign direct traffic before the fourth annual “Triple M” Tailgate featuring Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks at Streb Construction in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. A small contingent of pro-Palestine protestors demonstrated outside while three activists disrupted the event from inside. Rep. Miller-Meeks will be running against former University of Iowa Law professor Christina Bohannon for Iowa’s first congressional district.

U.S. Rep. Miller-Meeks’ fundraiser met with Pro-Palestine demonstration

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 7, 2024

Chants of "Free Palestine" resounded through the parking lot of Streb Construction in Iowa City as protesters gathered outside U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, fourth annual fundraising...

Attendees of an Iowa City Community School District Meeting document the proceedings on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.

Iowa City school district votes to demolish former Hills Elementary School building

Madison Schuler, News Reporter August 27, 2024

Former Hills Elementary School will be demolished in the coming months after the project received approval from the Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors.   In a unanimous vote,...

Iowa City high school students and attendees of a three-day solidarity event gather at the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, May 3, 2024. High school students protested for the whole day on Friday and walked to the Pentacrest with a banner that reads "The People's High School for Palestine." The pro-Palestine protest merged with another one on the Pentacrest.

Iowa City high school students lead day-long pro-Palestine protest

Emma Jane, News Reporter May 3, 2024

In response to a surge in national collegiate activism, about two dozen Iowa City High School students participated in a walkout and all-day protest on the lawn of the school, followed by a march to...

Iowa City Community School District Board member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice-President J.P. Claussen hold a meeting at the Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools lose $1.3 million due to private school vouchers

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 25, 2024

After facing a needed $3.75 million budget reduction that led to the closure of Hills Elementary, the Iowa City Community School District also saw millions in losses from private school vouchers this...

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.

Hills Elementary students to move to Alexander Elementary School after closure

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 23, 2024

Iowa City Community School District teachers are working behind the scenes to transition Hills Elementary School students to Alexander Elementary School by this fall following the school’s closure.  Starting...