Meghann
Meghann is the mom of 5 kids. She is a Lecturer at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication and an Owner/Partner at Brand Driven Digital. Meghann was elected to the Coralville City Council in 2017 and is currently serving her first term. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Coralville Community Food Pantry (Vice-Chair) and on the DVIP Board of Directors. She is also a member of Johnson County's Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board. Meghann is passionate about her family, her community, and is a proud pop culture nerd.
Introducing: Local Moms who Lead (Video Series)
I’m excited to announce my upcoming video series Local Moms Who Lead. This series will highlight local moms who are also community leaders, entrepreneurs, activists, and more. We’ll explore topics such as how parenting...
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Helping Your Child Choose...
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is one of the most common questions we ask our children. When they’re young the answers our kids give us can range from...
After 17 Years of Kids’ TV Shows, Here Are Our All-Time Favorites
Our family is unapologetic about our love of TV. As such, I’ve watched a lot of children’s television in my seventeen years of parenting. Since our kids span such a large age range, I’ve...
Five Kids, Five Favorite Meals: Dinner Recipes for the Whole Family
Mealtime has always been a challenge in our family, but some things have gotten easier over the years. As our kids have grown they've become less picky (with the exception of our four-year-old, who...
MLK Day Activities and Events in the Iowa City Area
On Monday, we celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There are several service activities planned in the area to commemorate Dr. King’s dream for racial and economic...
Teen Halloween: Spooky Activities and Haunts for Older Kids
Halloween is one of our family’s favorite holidays. Each year we all get in on the spooky fun, from dressing up and trick-or-treating, to Halloween-themed activities.
With a family as large as ours, it can...
Eliminating Timeouts? Tuning Into Your Child With a Time-In
“That’s it! Go to your room! I don’t want to see you for the rest of the day!”
“You go sit in the corner and think about what you’ve done!”
“If you don’t stop...
Five Strategies for Low-Cost/No-Cost Self Care
This spring I announced my candidacy for the open seat on the Coralville City Council. Although I had considered running for a very long time, the decision was not an easy one. I’ve worked...
Fourth of July Celebrations In and Around Iowa City
The Fourth of July is just around the corner! Now is the time to break out your red, white, and blue gear and celebrate the birth and history of our nation. The Fourth is...
Guide to Iowa City Area Farmers’ Markets
Farmers' Market season is upon us! Attending our local market is one of our family’s favorite warm-weather activities. Every Saturday morning we pack up our crew and head to the Chauncy Swan ramp in...