Despite a more than one-month period after the implementation of an ordinance aimed at regulating the Pedestrian Mall, Iowa City police officer David Schwindt said the department has yet to issue a single...
Despite upholding what many call a reputation as a progressive leader in social, political, and national movements, several local and state officials are pointing to Iowa’s high percentage of minority...
When Betty Sass began her work in the Johnson County Treasurer’s Office, she used her meticulous handwriting to fill out ledgers and tax forms and balance books — not stopping until she fixed every...
Candidates vying for Coralville’s mayoral seat say the city’s financial situation continues to remain a central concern in the minds of citizens as the Nov. 5 election looms ever closer.
With...
The fight for gender equality has been a long one, and though Johnson County has taken steps toward facing the issue, a number of officials said the road ahead comes with a number of challenges.
During...
At the public hearing for the Transparency Task Force held on Thursday, Donald Spellman, the head coach of the Iowa City Eels Swim Club, requested that the state Board of Regents conduct an independent...
The library and museum for the only Iowa native to serve as a U.S. president has reopened following a vote by Congress to end what had been the first government shutdown in 17 years.
Janlyn Slach, public-affairs...
The Iowa City Downtown District announced Wednesday that following a vote from the Board of Directors, the board will supports the 21-ordinance and will ask the community to vote “No” to repeal...
One Wisconsin businessman may not be able to establish a new bar under current Iowa City regulation.
Josh Hurley, owner of Whiskey Jack’s Saloon in Madison, wrote to city officials earlier this month...
WASHINGTON — Up against a deadline, Congress passed and sent a waiting President Obama legislation late Wednesday night to avoid a threatened national default and end the 16-day partial government...
Jon Ronson, an award-winning journalist, radio presenter, documentary maker, gave a lecture on Wednesday as part of the University Lecture Committee’s commitment to bring unique figures to campus....
Sustainability took the front seat at an Iowa City City Council candidate forum on Wednesday night, in which many issues garnered most of the discussion.
Advocacy groups and Iowa City citizens gathered...
