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

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

Student diversity on the rise in Iowa City schools

Virginia Russell and Kate Perez February 5, 2023

Iowa City K-12 public schools reported higher levels of diversity in its student enrollment during the 2021-22 school year but also saw decreases in certain racial groups. The increase follows a trend...

Iowa City Community School District board members speak 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 considers changing active intruder procedures

Virginia Russell, News Reporter February 1, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District is considering changing its active shooter training after dissatisfaction with its current model. Iowa City Community School District School Board members...

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

Iowa City school district calls for increase in aid, restoration of Iowa Code Chapter 20

Virginia Russell and Kate Perez February 1, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District is calling for the reinstation of Iowa Code Chapter 20 collective bargaining legislation and more Supplemental State Aid in 2023. According to the district’s...

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 schools consider funding options for new preschool programs

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 1, 2023

Funding for more Iowa City Community School District preschool program options is still being considered following a school board member debate on Tuesday.  Members of the Iowa City Community School...

More Iowa City students eligible for reduced-price lunches

More Iowa City students eligible for reduced-price lunches

Virginia Russell, News Reporter January 30, 2023

More Iowa City K-12 public school students qualified for free and reduced-price lunches this year. Officials said the increase in qualifications could be because of the expiration in June 2022 of a free...

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

Iowa City school board members voice concern for public school funding after the passage of Students First Act

Virginia Russell, News Reporter January 29, 2023

Following the recent enactment of the Students First Act, some Iowa City Community School District Board members are concerned about the future of funding for public schools. The new law, which...

Marie Krebs sits down for coffee with Sikowis Nobiss and her daughter at Bread Garden Market in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Nobiss and Krebs are mothers of multiple indigenous children who had negative experiences with the representation of indigenous culture and recently brought concerns to the Iowa City Human Rights Commission.

Indigenous community members speak out following racism allegations in Iowa City school district

Kate Perez, News Editor January 29, 2023

Sikowis Nobiss, a member of Plains Cree/Saulteaux of the George Gordon First Nation, has enrolled all of her children in the Iowa City Community School District. Each child had a negative experience...

Iowa City High School is seen on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Iowa City High-Fairfield boys basketball game ends after alleged racially-charged remark

Virginia Russell, News Reporter January 25, 2023

The boys high school basketball game between Iowa City High and Fairfield High School was halted following an alleged racially-charged remark directed toward a coach on Monday night.  The game,...

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

Indigenous parents, students call out Iowa City schools, Iowa City for racism

Kate Perez, News Editor January 25, 2023

Dissatisfaction with the treatment of Indigenous peoples in Iowa City and the Iowa City Community School District has come to light after multiple parents wrote a letter detailing their negative experiences...

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Iowa City Community School District implements vape detectors in high schools

Virginia Russell, News Reporter December 11, 2022

The Iowa City Community School District implemented vape detectors this fall in the bathrooms of all four district high schools to decrease the student use of nicotine. High school officials report more...

Oliver Plews, 12, during a protest against gun violence put on by Iowa City high school students on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Plews attended the protest because gun safety is a cause he cares deeply about. “I don’t want to have to wake up and go to school thinking I might get shot,” Plews said.

Iowa City students march to Pentacrest to call for end to gun violence

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter December 1, 2022

Iowa City K-12 students marched from South East Junior High to gather at the University of Iowa Pentacrest Thursday to protest gun violence in the U.S. About 100 students, ranging from middle schoolers...

The Iowa City Community School District held a meeting at the professional development center on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District five-year strategic plan to increase proficiency in schools

Virginia Russell, News Reporter November 30, 2022

The Iowa City Community School District will implement a new five-year strategic plan in 2023 to improve student equity and development in the district.  To improve equity, the district plans to...

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