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There were no new teachers in Coralville who signed the pledge on Nov. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Iowa City stagnates at six

There were no new teachers in Iowa City who signed the pledge on Nov. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Two Coralville teachers pledge to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Oct. 23

Critical Race Theory will be taught by two teachers in Coralville who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Oct. 23.

No new teachers in Coralville sign pledge in week ending Nov. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Coralville who signed the pledge in week ending Nov. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Halloween Horrors to Avoid: Do Not Put Pumpkins in the Trash

After Halloween celebrations and fall festivities are over, dispose of your pumpkins and organic fall decorations properly: get rid of pumpkins by putting them in your yard waste, and not the trash.

Rabbit Proof Fence | Fall Diversity Film Festival on Nov 11

Welcome to the Fall Diversity Film Festival!

Iowa City Cocktail Connections on November 10

We're switching things up this year with the launch of our new Iowa City Cocktail Connections (former "roundtables").

Iowa City Police welcome new officer

A new Iowa City Police officer was sworn in during a ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Emma Harvat Hall.

Partner Launches an Easy Way to Spend, Gift and Support Local Businesses

Think Iowa City, our local convention and visitors bureau partner, has announced the launch of a community-based digital gift card program to promote local spending this holiday season.

Results of the 2021 Coralville City Election

On November 2, 2021, Meghann Foster was elected to the office of Mayor; Foster will be the first female mayor in Coralville’s 148 year history. Incumbents Hai Huynh and Laurie Goodrich were re-elected to the City Council, and Mike Knudson was newly elected to the City Council.

Linking stress, alcohol, and brain disorders

Catherine Marcinkiewcz’s research is fueled by a personal need to understand the effects of stress, alcohol, and antidepressants on the brain and to find better ways to treat depression and alcohol addiction through targeted therapies.

Leaf Vacuuming on November 15

Pile leaves on the grass in the City right-of-way, not in the street.

Bickford Home Care Ribbon Cutting on November 9

Family. It’s at the core of everything we do. Nearly 30 years ago, we built the first Bickford Senior Living campus in Wichita, Kanas - a special community designed to lovingly meet the needs of our family’s aging loved one, Mary Bickford.

Exploring Racial Disparities in the Health Care System on Nov 11

Mount Mercy University's Association of Nursing Students will be leading a discussion on racial disparities in the health care system as this month's engagement event in the Critical Concerns Calendar Events Series.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Iowa City stagnates at six

There were no new teachers in Iowa City who signed the pledge on Nov. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Coralville sign pledge on Nov. 4 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Coralville who signed the pledge on Nov. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Seth Smigel ranks 625th in Boys’ 16 bracket in week ending May 15

North Liberty tennis player Seth Smigel is ranked 625th in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 15.

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Iowa City Today area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Iowa City Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Six teachers in Iowa City pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Oct. 23