Jared Crick sat with his elbows on a round table at Big Ten media days in July, dwarfing the dozen journalists seated around him. The enormous Nebraska defensive lineman smiled when asked about the prospect...

Kevonte Martin-Manley was "basically invisible" in August. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said the redshirt freshman receiver was hampered by a foot injury for most of the preseason camp. "I...

Geoffrey Fruin was recently hired as the new assistant to the city manager, Iowa City officials have announced in a press release. Fruin will begin in the position Nov. 28, Fruin resides in Normal, Ill.,...

A Tiffin man was charged with second-degree robbery, third-offense public intoxication, and possession of cocaine Oct. 1 after he allegedly stole money from a male subject outside of Sports Column bar....

Iowa quarterback A.J. Derby was arrested on the night of Oct. 1 near Iowa City and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and public intoxication. According to a criminal complaint filed in the...

The first thing Lawrence Dorr says when people talk about his success is, "Well, I'm an Iowa boy." The 70-year-old Los Angeles-based orthopedic surgeon has replaced more than 8,000 knees and...

The University of Iowa consumes almost 500 tons of coal each day. And UI junior Zach Carter wants to change that. After attending the alternative-energy event Power Shift 2011 in Washington, D.C., last...

Fire Station 4 will officially open its doors today after 11 years of planning. Talks about the station, 2008 N. Dubuque Road, started in 2000 but lost momentum after the events of 9/11, said Fire Chief...

Frontline man Billy Davies strutted down the sidewalk on Clinton Street sporting bright red heels and a smile. "Are you man enough? Start walking," Davies yelled to a pack of high-energy fraternity...