I believe in the power, resilience, and ingenuity of the Iowa City community. This has always been true, but during these past almost two years, Iowa City residents have faced extraordinary challenges.
We...
Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist
• October 27, 2021
To increase society’s knowledge of Down syndrome, Down Syndrome Awareness Month deserves more local and national attention.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics regularly shares patient...
We, the members of UE Local 896 / COGS, graduate workers at the University of Iowa, are in solidarity with the brave and necessary actions being carried out by United Auto Workers Locals on strike...
Shahab Khan (Opinions Columnist): It looks like that the Iowa state Legislature is voting on a second redistricting map on Oct. 28. What are our thoughts on the map and the chances that it passes?
Sophie...
As the 2021 Iowa City City Council election draws closer, I look forward to casting my vote for Megan Alter. I served with her on the Housing and Community Development Commission for two years and...
We, the undersigned Johnson County Democrats, are personally endorsing Megan Alter and Bruce Teague in the contested race for the two Iowa City Council at-large seats.
Despite the fact that the...
Sophie Stover, Opinions Contributor
• October 26, 2021
Even during a nationwide labor movement, Republicans consistently prove that the party is anti-union and anti-workers’ rights.
Over 10,000 workers at John Deere went on strike for a fair contract,...
Recently, former president Donald Trump held a rally in Iowa, where The Daily Iowan spoke with several crowd members about what they wanted to see accomplished on his agenda. And, it occurred to me...
Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist
• October 25, 2021
Have you started holiday shopping yet?
It’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. The holiday season will be extra...
November is Native American Heritage Month, and it’s important to spend time educating ourselves on Native American history. Growing up, my knowledge of Native American history was limited to the...
On or before Nov. 2, we will have the opportunity to vote for Iowa City City Council candidates. Before you go to the polls, we ask you to consider whether our community is best served by seven council...
Jason Glass will get my one and only vote for the Iowa City City Council, and here is why.
In November 2009, I was elected to the Iowa City Council. I’ll step down in December having worked with...
