A recent report by the Environmental Working Group, or EWG, revealed that biosolids, or sewage sludge, are the cause of PFAS contamination in 70 million acres of land in the U.S. Despite the alarming...
Iowa City thrives on community engagement, thoughtful leadership, and a commitment to progress. Our city needs leaders who not only advocate for important issues but also possess the skills to collaborate,...
We can expect the next few years to be increasingly difficult and dangerous for many among us. The time to stand up against bigotry and hate is now.
Having served on City Council through the COVID-19...
I am voting for Oliver because he can represent all of Iowa City. He understands our community — not just as an observer, but as someone who lives and works alongside us. Many immigrants are his...
On March 4, all voters throughout Iowa City can vote in the City Council special
There are two candidates, both in their 30s. One is Ross Nusser, who lives in the Northside, whose children attend...
With Trumpian chaos looming on the horizon, Americans face a fundamental challenge. As the Trump and Reynolds administrations rush to build a new authoritarian state and dismantle the foundations of...
Every crime has a victim.
As the county attorney, one of my most important jobs is to hold perpetrators of violent crime accountable and find justice and safety for their victims.
A few years ago,...
My name is Mika Covington, my pronouns are she and her, and I’m a member of the Iowa Democrats’ State Central Committee. I support Oliver Weilein for the Iowa City City Council District C special...
During the February 4 primary election, I urge District C residents living downtown and the Northside to cast their vote for one such leader: Ross Nusser. A lifelong Iowa Citian and community champion,...
On October 18, the University of Iowa student-led Middle East and North African Students Association, or MENASA, collaborated with Iowans for Palestine and Eastern Iowa Jewish Voice for Peace to host...
It’s a good time to have retired from higher education.
It’s nice to be spared the up-close and personal view of the dismantled progress in making higher education accessible and welcoming to...
The university's social media posts are generally uplifting, witty, and beautifully showcase our campus.
However, I am concerned about recent posts highlighting the movie “Heretic,” which was...
