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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

University of Iowa law students speak before a hundreds strong crowd of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals supporters at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Several law students offered their services for free legal assistance during the event. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Opinión de invitados: Jóvenes y mayores, todos somos una familia

September 8, 2017

DREAM Iowa soporta el camino de nacionalidad para inmigrantes en los Estados Unidos. DACA fue el producto que resultó de los esfuerzos en apoyo al DREAM Act. El gobierno entonces encontró carismático...

Hawkeyes for DREAM Iowa President Emiliano Martinez speaks before a crowd of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals supporters at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. The recent decision regarding the decision to rescind DACA has been a highly controversial issue in national politics. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Guest Opinion: Young and old, we are all one family

September 8, 2017

DREAM Iowa advocates for immigrants’ pathway to United States citizenship. DACA was the product that resulted from the efforts in support of the DREAM Act. The government then found it charismatic that...

Guest Opinion: Consider the money

September 6, 2017

I’ve voted for every school bond proposed by the Iowa City School District since 1968. But the ballot language for those was clear, and the amount of money was reasonable — even if expensive. Not...

Protesters demonstrate at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines on Monday Sept. 4, 2017. Protesters attended multiple events in Des Moines on Labor Day to demonstrate in support of a $15 per hour minimum wage and private sector unions. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Guest Opinion: Continuing the fight for worker’s rights post-Labor Day

September 5, 2017

It’s Labor Day tradition to celebrate the contributions working people and their unions make to sustaining our economy and promoting fairness in the workplace. This year, it’s worth also recognizing...

FILE - In this October 17, 2016, Johnson County Board of Supervisors and the Crisis Center of Johnson County bring food to Elizabeth Tate school food pantry. Tate has an above average free and reduced lunch rate the pantry will be available for students Monday and Friday. (Simone Banks-Mackey/The Daily Iowan, file)

Guest opinion: Volunteering at the Crisis Center is needed, rewarding

September 5, 2017

When I initially opted to volunteer at the Johnson County Crisis Center as a crisis-intervention specialist, I was looking for a volunteer opportunity that would allow me to contribute locally in a direct-service,...

The Iowa City School District sign is seen off of North Dodge Street on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

Guest Opinion: The G.O. bond doesn’t hold up against tough questions

September 1, 2017

Neither the Press Citizen/Iowa Educators Association’s forum nor the Chamber of Commerce’s directed pertinent, hard questions to the School Board candidates. At both forums, the following question...

Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, Iowa Representative Steve King, State GOP Chairman Jeff Kauffman share the stage during Iowa Senator Joni Ernsts second annual Roast and Ride event in Des Moines on Saturday, August 27, 2016. The event started with a 42-mile motorcycle ride from the Big Barn Harley-Davidson dealership to the Iowa State Fairgrounds where Ernst hosted a rally with fellow Republican leaders headlined by Trump. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Guest Opinion: McGuire is best choice to lead Iowa

September 1, 2017

The Republican administration has failed us. As a student, humanitarian, and policy advocate, I understand that the state of Iowa needs change. The Branstad-Reynolds administration has attempted to take...

A speaker begins with a prayer at the LULAC workers rally in front of the Old Capitol on March 30, 2017. The organization LULAC has about 16 different councils and 500 members in the state of Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Kenny Sim)

Guest Opinion: Lessons for Labor Day

As a tide of anti-labor reaction sweeps across the country — most recently in Iowa — it bears remembering what it has meant to have a strong and vital labor movement. We’ve witnessed a succession...

FILE - In this April 17, 2017 file photo Iowa City High School is seen in Iowa City, Iowa. (Anthony Vazquez/The Daily Iowan, file)

Guest Opinion: If not now, when?

August 29, 2017

The whole process of facilities equity in our public schools started with a committee formed by the School District in 1999. There was one representative from each school in the district on the committee....

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Guest Opinion: Former Iowa City mayors endorse public school-bond measure

August 29, 2017

As former mayors of the city of Iowa City, we write in support of the school-bond referendum going before the voters on Sept. 12. For years, the City Council has prioritized the strengthening and protection...

Members of the board listen as a member of the public adresses the Iowa City School Board on Tuesday June 13, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Guest Ops: ICCSD Bond and election

August 28, 2017

Approve the general-obligation bond When my son, Dashiell, passed away at 5 from cancer, it became my mission to champion for causes related to the well-being of all children. I’m ardently dedicated...

University of Iowa mascot Herky the Hawkeye goes back out On Parade for the 10th Anniversary of Herky on Parade on Monday, May 5, 2014.

Guest Opinion: Congress should retain tax provision helping Iowans pay for college

August 24, 2017

As college costs and federal loan rates for parents and students are rising, it is critical to ensure Iowa college students and parents have numerous options to pay for college. Federal tax-exempt Qualified...

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