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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the districts administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City schools implement indoor interactive playground

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 18, 2023

Elementary students across Iowa City have started to use a new indoor interactive learning playground in their physical education classes. The virtual environment has changed the way in which students...

An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

Man reportedly made sexual comments to junior high students Wednesday on Iowa City walking trail

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 13, 2023

A man allegedly made sexually explicit comments to South East Junior High students on Court Hill Trail early Wednesday, according to the Iowa City Police Department. Police are warning the public to...

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

Iowa City schools work hire for shortage of paraprofessionals

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 10, 2023

Despite an increase in hired educators, Iowa City schools continue to experience the effects of shortages among paraprofessionals. Iowa City Community School District saw a little over 100 employees...

Carmen Gwenigale-Ogoli poses for a portrait on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Gwenigale-Ogoli is the current Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Iowa City Community School District. She is also the Director of Educators Rising, a curriculum for students to explore teaching as a profession.

Program at Iowa City schools aims to address teaching shortage

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter August 31, 2023

A program in the Iowa City Community School District is continuing to guide K-12 students who show an interest in teaching. The program, Educators Rising, aims to partially solve the national teacher...

Iowa City Community school buses are seen outside of Liberty High School on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021.

Iowa City High School sends students home because of total power loss

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter August 25, 2023

Iowa City High School released students early Friday morning after a total power loss at 8 a.m., according to an email sent to families from Iowa City Community School District Superintendent Matt...

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

Cedar Rapids schools early release for extreme heat, IC to continue regular schedule

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 23, 2023

While some surrounding school districts are sending home students early on Wednesday because of extreme temperatures, Iowa City Community School District won’t cut classes short.  Superintendent...

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...

Iowa City Community School District School board members listen to speakers during a meeting on Tuesday, 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...

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