Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee — who ran for president in 2008 — said on Monday that he believes his 11 years running the state would give him an edge should he formally decide to run for the Republican...
In their first discussion of a possible sanctuary city ordinance, Iowa City city councilors said they have some concerns about the legality and wording of such a policy.
During Monday night’s work session,...
Today marks the start of Gov. Terry Branstad’s proclaimed Flood Awareness Month, which will focus on teaching Iowans about flood risks and ways to prevent destruction.
And officials say now is the time...
Iowa legislators are considering restricting the availability of “dissolvable” tobacco products they say look and taste too much like candy and therefore target minors.
Some local stores, such as...
When Michelle Edwards walks into Home Ec Workshop to knit, she’s surrounded by familiar faces.
Other patrons know what project the local author is working on, and she knows what their next creations...
Just off the alley between Washington Street and Iowa Avenue, tucked in the back of Beadology, is the Paper Nest.
The business, no bigger than the average dorm room and owned by 32-year-old Elizabeth...
Professors placed on paid leave and convicted of criminal charges may soon be forced to pay back their salaries.
The House Education Committee unanimously approved Monday House File 139, which would require...
Following Gov. Terry Branstad’s decision to not allocate state funds at this time for an Iowa City-Chicago passenger rail service, Iowa City will likely need to come up with roughly $400,000 to make...
The University of Iowa has made a deal with a former professor of obstetrics and gynecology allowing her to break her non-competition agreement to take a job at Planned Parenthood under the condition she...
Johnson County deputies charged a registered sex-offender after he allegedly offered alcohol to a 7-year-old.
Trent Vickel, 40, 2525 Highway 6 W., was charged Feb. 26 with supplying alcohol to a person...
When Sen. Brian Schoenjahn, D-Arlington, learned that a caffeinated alcoholic beverage sent one of his constituents — a University of Iowa student — to the emergency room, he decided to take action.
After...
Three new incoming members of the state Board of Regents said they’ll make tackling rising tuition a priority during their six-year terms.
Gov. Terry Branstad appointed the three Iowans — Nicole Carroll,...
