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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
Kade Grierson

Kade Grierson, Opinions Columnist

(he/him)

Kade Grierson is a third-year student at the University of Iowa double majoring in English & Creative Writing and Journalism & Mass Communications. This is his first year working for The Daily Iowan as an opinions columnist. Outside of work he enjoys reading and going on very random side tasks.

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A wheel loader dumps leaves onto other organic material at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Opinion | Choosing not to buy a new Caterpillar trash compactor is a rushed act that could hurt our community

Kade Grierson, Opinions Columnist
November 13, 2025
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Opinion | Benefits of believing in ghosts

Kade Grierson, Opinions Columnist
November 10, 2025
A North Liberty volunteer checks vegetables before the opening of the former North Liberty Food Pantry on Sept. 5. The pantry has recently seen a rise in the number of people they serve.

Opinion | Food pantries are the first line of defense against tyranny

Kade Grierson, Opinions Columnist
October 26, 2025
Zagnut, a 3-year-old male domestic short hair cat, sits at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.

Point Counterpoint | Should you adopt a dog or a cat as a college student?

Kade Grierson and Abigail Jones
October 21, 2025
The Iowa City Skyline is seen downtown on March 29, 2025. The City of Iowa City was founded in 1839.

Opinion | A racket against Rachamism

Kade Grierson, Opinions Columnist
October 16, 2025
Community members gather during a rally at the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Sep. 26, 2025. Community members gathered in protest against ICE’s arrest of Jorge Elieser Gonzlez Ochoa while working at Bread Garden in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11:00 a.m. Jorge’s family members, clergy, and elected leaders spoke at the rally.

Opinion | ICE’s public detainment of Jorge Elieser Gonzalez Ochoa highlights the problems in its methods

Kade Grierson, Opinions Columnist
October 7, 2025
People watch from their apartments on South Gilbert Street during a Black Lives Matter protest organized by the Iowa Freedom Riders on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. This was the third protest of a four day protest streak in which protesters took to the street to put pressure on the City Council. These protests lead up to a Tuesday meeting during which three of their demands will be discussed.

Opinion | The art of riling up the neighbors

Kade Grierson, Opinions Columnist
October 2, 2025
Iowa City police officer Alex Hertges gives a warning during a traffic stop at Kum & Go in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.

Opinion| Iowa City is losing its voice in police accountability

Kade Grierson, Opinions Columnist
September 23, 2025
Iowa City residents wait in line to enter Reunion Brewery in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 26.

Opinion | Dance is a forgotten form of catharsis, and we need to bring it back

Kade Grierson, Opinions Columnist
September 15, 2025
A demonstrator holds a sign at the UIowa, Erase Hate Not Our Communities Protest on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The demonstration was held in response to the University of Iowa’s plan to discontinue living learning communities on campus.

Opinion | Firing staff supportive of DEI will cost the UI more than its funding

Kade Grierson, Opinions Columnist
September 9, 2025
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