Iowa City schools will soon see a new safety committee. During Tuesday's School Board meeting, the members finalized a Safety Advisory Committee whose responsibilities will include reviewing district...

An Iowa Senate bill raising minimum wage by $2.25 over the next year has some Republican legislators and business owners concerned about future employment prospects — including those for students. The...

Area officials say the legislative bills requiring an 8- to 10-cent fuel-tax hike is necessary to maintain upkeep and fuel efficiency on the road. "Bad roads leads to less fuel efficiency and...

Red-light cameras are likely coming to an intersection near you. The Iowa City City Council passed an ordinance allowing development of red-light cameras throughout town on its final consideration...

DES MOINES — College Republicans gave free cupcakes to lawmakers at the Capitol on Tuesday. All legislators had to do for the treat was present an ID. "We're handing out cupcakes just to show...