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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

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.

Letter to the Editor | Mitch Lingo makes his case to voters ahead of the school board elections

October 15, 2023

I’m Mitch Lingo and I am running for the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) School Board. On Nov. 7, you will have the opportunity to fill four seats on the board. I urge you to learn about...

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

Letter to the Editor | Abraham, Lingo, Eastham, and Williams are the best IC school board candidates

October 15, 2023

On Nov. 7, you get to vote for four candidates to sit on the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) School Board. As a departing board member, I take this vote seriously. Only four of the seven...

Prateek Raikwar carries food pantry donations in to the University of Iowa Food Pantry while restocking food Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.

Letter to the Editor | Rival Against Hunger

September 13, 2023

“Beat State Week” brought a victory on the football field, as well as triumph in support of food security. The University of Iowa bested Iowa State in the annual Rival Against Hunger Food Drive,...

OPN Architects project architect Josh Moe speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Letter to the Editor | Josh Moe is the right pick for Iowa City Council

August 29, 2023

To the Editor: I am writing in support of Josh Moe for the Iowa City Council. I have had the privilege of working with Josh on the board of a local non-profit agency and have come to know and have...

A parade participant walks with a sign saying “This is 4 you” during the Iowa City Pride Parade in Iowa City on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The Revaux family’s close friends, Lauren Magnani, 39, and Tomeka Magnani, 32, who have a daughter Addie’s age, also emphasized how important the exposure of the LGBTQ community is for young children. When Lauren was younger, she did not get to see different types of families or people. “It's just really good because then [children] feel like they're just as valid as any other person or family,” she said.

Letter to the Editor | Future teachers support LGBTQ+ students right to exist in school

May 4, 2023

As Senate File 496 makes its way to be signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, Aspiring Educators at Iowa stand in deep opposition to the bill. As pre-service teachers, we’re training at one of the best Colleges...

Letter to the Editor | Exciting news from the Domestic Violence Intervention Program

Letter to the Editor | Exciting news from the Domestic Violence Intervention Program

April 6, 2023

I am excited to share with you that Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) of Iowa has announced they are planning to build a new emergency shelter to better serve the victims and survivors in...

Letter to the Editor | Bigotry is bad for business and Iowa families

Letter to the Editor | Bigotry is bad for business and Iowa families

March 8, 2023

$3.76 billion. That’s the estimated amount of money the state of North Carolina will have lost in the 12 years after the 2017 law limiting the LGBTQ+ protections. As Iowa Republican lawmakers...

Student protestors hold signs in front of City High, Mar. 1, 2023.

Letter to the Editor | Clergy respond

March 6, 2023

Over the last seven weeks of the Iowa legislative session, lawmakers have introduced numerous anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Bills restricting teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity as well as acknowledgment...

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Letter to the Editor | Let’s Feed Our Kids

February 27, 2023

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. As Iowans, when...

Letter to the Editor | Need for real discussion on cannabis reform

Letter to the Editor | Need for real discussion on cannabis reform

February 15, 2023

Cannabis reform is something most people in Iowa and around Johnson County can agree needs to be addressed. However, state legislative leaders refuse to bring the issue to the table. This is hurting many...

Letter to the Editor | Abolish daylight saving time

Letter to the Editor | Abolish daylight saving time

November 14, 2022

As Chris Klepach indicates in his Nov. 12 column, switching clocks and adjusting to or away from daylight saving time wreaks havoc on our society twice per year.  But he argues for permanently...

Letter to the Editor | An open letter to Iowans

Letter to the Editor | An open letter to Iowans

November 7, 2022

Equal rights are a hallmark of this state. No matter your creed, religion, race, gender, or sexual orientation, you are Iowans.  Gov. Kim Reynolds, in her closing general election ad, would have...