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

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,...

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

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

Iowa City school district receives fake statewide active-shooter calls, resumes classes as normal

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 21, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District was one of at least nine Iowa school districts to receive fake active-shooters calls Tuesday morning. Superintendent Matt Degner wrote in an email to Iowa...

Board members for the Iowa City Community School District listen to speakers during a meeting at the professional development center on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

Iowa City school district asks county municipalities for $1.7 million to fund new preschool programs

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 28, 2023

 The Iowa City Community School District is asking for nearly $1.7 million from municipalities for a new district-wide preschool program — a shift from its original idea of using local-option sales...

Iowa City Community School District board members react during a meeting at the Professional Development Center at the Educational Services Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

Iowa City Community School District introduces reform after Indigenous communities accuse the school of racism

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 28, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District will be changing some of its methods of teaching following recent accusations of racism toward Indigenous people. Iowa City Community School District Superintendent...

ICCSD school board address the Board of Supervisors during a Board of Supervisors meeting held in the Johnson county Administration Building in Iowa City on Feb. 8, 2023. Updates were made about preschool expansion in Johnson country as well as budgets on the Dr. Lulu Marie Johnson Exhibit Project being done by the university.

Iowa City Community School District requests expanded preschool program

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 8, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District is requesting Johnson County help fund a preschool expansion program.  The county, under the school district’s proposal, would be responsible for between...

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