No one hired Greg Clark when he came home in 1999 after 17 years of active duty. The 45-year-old had worked as a submarine officer and had one year at the United Nations as a military observer on the...

It’s an age-old request: If a student misses class, the professor wants to see a doctor’s note. But at the University of Iowa, whether students need to hand over written proof of their illnesses is...

One future University of Iowa course may be more magical than the rest. UI Honors students will get the chance in the spring of 2012 to delve into the renowned Harry Potter series in a new class. UI...

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich may be the first Republican to take a big step toward a presidential bid. Gingrich’s lawyer, Randy Evans, said he expects the 67-year-old to announce the formation...

It’s as if mini-Jackson Pollock paintings have found their way onto 46 white shirts. University of Iowa art students splattered each other’s T-shirts last week to celebrate the withdrawal of a bill...

Buddhist prayer bowls and other souvenirs decorate Scott McNabb’s office, along with portraits of Hanuman, a famous monkey warrior from the Thai Ramakiyana. A photo album containing cards and old...

University of Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta said officials won’t know the nature of any policy changes in light of 13 Hawkeye football players’ hospitalizations until after a 90-day investigation...

Iowa City property owners will pay more in city taxes under the city’s newly approved $60 million budget for fiscal 2012. Though the Iowa City City Council reduced the proposed tax levy by around 50...