Democracy thrives at the local level, but only 15 percent of voters participate in local elections.
Local politicians, such as school boards, mayors, and state representatives and senators, play an...
Natalie Nye, Opinions Columnist
• October 25, 2023
There is a critical need for online mental health influencers and social media platforms to combat the issue of the spread of misinformation of mental illnesses that is becoming increasingly popular...
The U.S. must take an uncompromised stance against genocide and oppression.
Recently, Hamas launched an abominable surprise assault on Israel, killing at least 1,400 Israelis. However, Israel’s...
How many of you remember a public school teacher who helped shape your life? We do. We’re betting you do, too. And many of those teachers were right here in the Iowa City Community School District.
The...
Jordan Coates, Opinions Columnist
• October 17, 2023
In recent years, several colleges and universities have decided to suspend or limit Greek Life on their campuses because of the controversy surrounding fraternity and sorority culture. This includes...
As tensions rise on the topic of gender-affirming care in Iowa, it is important to remember that limiting access to this type of care isn’t going to solve problems.
While this is clear to major...
I am writing to express my support for Pauline Taylor for re-election to Iowa City Council.
Pauline is currently serving her second term in District A. During her tenure the council has made significant...
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...
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...
Kennedy Lein, Opinions Contributor
• October 12, 2023
Gun violence, especially in rural areas, has been an overlooked issue for many years.
According to NBC News, two decades of data shows that gun violence is worse in rural areas than big cities. This...
Jordan Coates, Opinions Columnist
• October 11, 2023
Children are often asked about their college and career aspirations at a young age. In America, the earlier one begins striving to get ahead, the more advantageous it is perceived to be. Taking a gap...
Out with the old, in with the new.
Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has served as the representative for Iowa’s First Congressional District since 2021. Christina Bohannan, a...
