'This is election year and we recognize that Republicans won't support [the American Jobs Act], but the bill is literally everything they have been supporting for the past three years. We don't see why...

The First Avenue Club has been one of Iowa City's musical concert venues for the past 17 years. And this fall, the club will bring in well-known comedians such as Josh Blue to add to its entertainment...

Christopher Merrill is fascinated with war and the way it has changed society over the past decade. And after traveling to numerous countries, the UI International Writing Program director compiled his...

A 6th District judge will deliberate several evidence and witness-related issues following the first day of jury selection in Charles William Curtis Thompson's first-degree murder trial. Thompson, 19,...

Iowa City city councilors were apprehensive about making any concrete decisions regarding proposals to create a safe haven in Iowa City for undocumented immigrants. While most councilors agreed a secure...

State policymakers are considering boosting beginning salaries for Iowa teachers, a move proponents say would attract better teachers to the state. The House Committee on Education met Monday members...

Though budget cuts are needed, policymakers should consider the effect cuts could have on certain demographics, Johnson County senior citizens told officials Monday. Sponsored by the Johnson County Task...