"Nom de plume," meaning "pen name" in French, is a term many are unfamiliar with today — as are many of the writers who have used one. Author Carmela Ciuraru hoped to inform readers...

The suspense, drama, and intrigue of detective mysteries have attracted audiences for centuries, and they prompted the University of Iowa Theater Department's 92nd Summer Rep program to perform three plays...

When Oleg Timofeyev first came to America 23 years ago, he was the third Russian native to choose Iowa City as his home. Now, almost a quarter of a decade later, he will bring the seventh Russian Guitar...

"I would see ideas in dreams. In dreams, I would see grand visions of sushi," 86-year-old Japanese sushi master Jiro Ono said in David Gelb's 2011 documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi. The film...

President Obama's recent announcement that the federal government will no longer seek to deport the children of illegal immigrants has led to a deluge of discussion that has been equal parts bombastic,...

Last week, a bus full of nuns came through Iowa and stopped in front of the office of Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa. The nuns came to publicly protest the Republican House budget because they think it will cause...

Yes With all the talks of budget cuts, tuition hikes, and layoffs in recent years, it's clear the University of Iowa could use some more money — to put it simply. As a way to generate more revenue in...

Iowa women's soccer freshman Cloe Lacasse showed the nation what she could do on the field when she recorded 30 points on 12 goals and helped the Hawkeyes to a 13-4-3 record last season. Now, she wants...

"Knee high march." Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program instructor Glenn Kloosen shouted out commands for a group of about 20 elderly men and women. They bobbed through the water of the Mercer...

The Iowa women's basketball team held a scrimmage Wednesday morning. Bethany Doolittle was late. The rest of the team noticed her absence, but then heard the news that she'd been in an accident. Doolittle...

Northern Iowa freshman forward Jen Keitel posted a 19 points and grabbed 10 assists in Vinton Merchants/McCurry's 86-55 victory over Pelling/Culver's in the Game Time League season-opener at the North...

An Iowa City man accused of threatening to kill his girlfriend with a handgun took photos of his young relatives with numerous firearms. Francis Almeida, 1441 Laurel St., reportedly held a loaded handgun...