By Becca Mallon, North Liberty It’s time for a change in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, and I’m convinced that Travis Terrell can deliver the change we need. Travis is running a refreshing grassroots campaign that has the potential to unseat Mariannette Miller-Meeks. His platform focuses on delivering much-needed relief for working class families. He presents […]
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Letter to the editor: Vote Jenny Struthers for Coralville City Council
By Angela Rogers, Coralville I am writing to express my strong support for Jenny Struthers, who is running for Coralville City Council. I have known Jenny for more than ten years and have had the privilege of working alongside her on numerous fundraising efforts, committees, and PTO executive boards. In every setting, Jenny stands out […]
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Letter to the editor: Dan Stevenson will serve the school board as he has the ICPL board
By Tom Rocklin, Iowa City I’m voting for Dan Stevenson for school board, and I encourage you to do the same on Nov. 4, or during early voting. I got to know Dan when we served together on the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees. Dan demonstrated a a collaborative and positive approach to […]
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Letter to the editor: Jayne Finch is committed to fairness and accountability on the ICCSD school board
By Annie Tucker, Iowa City I strongly support Jayne Finch’s re-election to ICCSD school board. For eight years, she has been an advocate for students, families and staff. That is what keeps our schools strong. She championed a pay raise differential for paraeducators supporting students of higher needs. She also championed the addition of fine […]
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Letter to the editor: Dan Stevenson has all the right experience to lead Iowa City schools into the future
By Greg Wickenkamp, Iowa City I’m voting for Dan Stevenson for school board because more than any other candidate, he has experience in the classroom and in effectively leading organized labor. As a former classroom teacher myself, I know that school board members who have first-hand experience of teaching and facilitating labor negotiations bring insights […]
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Letter to the editor: Ruthina Malone brings rigor and moral courage to the Iowa City school board
By John R. Moyers, Iowa City Three generations of my family have attended Iowa City schools with our grandchild currently in 7th grade. I’ve had the distinct pleasure of knowing Ruthina for over two decades, including the time we spent as coworkers. This isn’t a casual acquaintance; it’s a long-term understanding of her character, her […]
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Letter to the editor: Newman Abuissa will fight for Iowa City’s most vulnerable as a council member
By Rev. Heecheon Jeon, Iowa City I enthusiastically endorse Newman Abuissa for Iowa City Council. As Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation of Iowa City, I have witnessed Newman’s unwavering commitment to our community’s most vulnerable residents. His lived experience as a Syrian immigrant gives him profound insight into the struggles […]
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Letter to the editor: Support Jayne Finch for Iowa City school board
By Angela Rogers, Coralville I strongly support Jayne Finch’s re-election to the ICCSD school board because she has been a steady and effective voice for students, families, and staff. For more than eight years, Jayne has been deeply involved in our community schools, consistently advocating for fairness, equity, and safe learning environments. She understands firsthand […]
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Letter from a service member: The U.S. military is entering dangerous political territory
The following letter was submitted to Little Village by a service member who wishes to remain anonymous. Their identity has been verified by LV editors. As a service member with nearly 20 years of service, I have watched the U.S. military drift into dangerous political territory. The military’s power has never come from partisanship or […]
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Letter to the editor: SNAP supports Iowans and the local economy. Miller-Meeks must vote to reverse cuts
By Sue Bryant and Sharon Lake, Iowa City Recently, we attended a community forum at the Coralville Public Library that highlighted how Trump’s Big Ugly Bill will hurt Iowans. Republicans, including Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, voted for a $187 billion reduction in federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Over the next 10 years, […]
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Letter to the editor: Healthy cities don’t build bigger jails
By Finch VanDyk, Iowa City Imagine a utopia. A city of heaven, perfect in every way. What do you see? Sunshine, probably. Clean air. I imagine rolling green parks and beautiful buildings made of glass. You might see electric cars or shiny, speedy public transit. What are the people in this city like? What do […]
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Letter from Supervisor Rod Sullivan: The Johnson County jail needs room to grow
There have been several discussions as to what is the proper size for the new jail that is being proposed. I will share my thoughts in a moment. First, here are the facts: For operational reasons, Johnson County keeps the population of the current facility at about 65 inmates. But that requires paying other counties […]
