On April 18, the Johnson County League of Women Voters hosted a forum with three Democratic candidates running for county supervisor in District 2. One topic was the potential to add a county administrator,...

Gun Violence Prevention Advisory Committee I approached the Johnson County Board of Supervisors about the formation of a Gun Violence Prevention Advisory Committee.  As a gun violence prevention...

As House File 2296 moves to the Iowa Senate, Johnson County residents should understand what is at stake. Johnson County is currently the only county in Iowa operating a Community ID program. This...

The Iowa House Judiciary Committee’s so-called “tough on crime” legislation would create Iowa’s own version of a “three strike” system. The bill, House File 2542, would impose mandatory...

I watched three videos taken by bystanders of the death of Alex Jeffrey Pretti several times. It happened around 9 a.m. Saturday at Nicollet Avenue near W. 26th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All...

I encourage Iowa City residents to cast their vote for Newman Abuissa in the upcoming Iowa City Council election.  Showing up for his community has been a way of life for Newman. We live in a world...

It’s time for a change in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, and I’m convinced that Travis Terrell can deliver the change we need.  Travis is running a refreshing grassroots campaign that...

I am writing to express my strong support for Jenny Struthers, who is running for Coralville City Council on November 4.    I have had the privilege of working alongside Jenny for many...

Amy Hospodarsky, Newman Abuissa, and Clara Reynen will bring fresh, positive, and creative proposals to the Iowa City Council that will move Iowa City forward beyond the muddled responses from our...

Residents in Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty have a unique opportunity to bolster the region’s quality of life with a simple “yes” vote at the ballot box this November. In an era of...

Three generations of my family have attended Iowa City schools with our grandchild currently in seventh grade. I’ve had the distinct pleasure of knowing Ruthina for over two decades, including the...

As parents of one ICCSD graduate and three current students, we wholeheartedly support Ruthina Malone for reelection to the Iowa City School Board. Since 2016, we’ve had the privilege of working...