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

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Iowa City school district removes 68 books in compliance with state law

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 16, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District on Monday removed 68 books from its library shelves across its K-12 schools in compliance with Senate File 496. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the law on May...

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

IC schools hold new monthly math challenge to increase student engagement

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 2, 2023

A new monthly math challenge, created by Iowa City Community School District math teacher Kate Degner, looks to help spread the enjoyment of math for students and the community. The math challenge is...

The Housing Fellowship and ICCSD student-built affordable housing construction site seen on Sept. 18, 2023. (Madison Frette/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Community School District students break ground on affordable housing project

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 26, 2023

Students at the Iowa City Community School District broke ground on an affordable housing unit this fall that they will help construct.  The school district reintroduced its Student Built House...

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...

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