A street-crossing epidemic There is an epidemic happening on the university campus. This is an epidemic that may even be deadly. If nothing else, this epidemic is extremely annoying, and there seems to...

Clinton backwards on guns Unfortunately, Hillary Clinton is totally backwards in her understanding of the Coral Ridge Mall shooting and more. In fact, when Andrea Farrington was shot numerous times in...

‘Pro-life’ in name only Ben Carson recently called for a ban on all abortion in all circumstances, including rape, incest or the life of the mother. He argues without basis that medical alternatives...

Vote Throgmorton, Thomas, Cole, & Taylor for a just, healthy, sustainable community Over the last three years I have been closely observing the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilor...

A council ‘slate’ for all My partner, Larry Fitzpatrick, and I spent the better part of October on a fall bike tour. We spent more time off-line than on. When we were able to “connect” with news...

Rick Dobyns for council I am writing to support Councilor Rick Dobyn’s bid for a second term on the City Council representing District A. I have worked with Rick in a variety of settings and find him...

Tim Conroy for City Council I wholeheartedly endorse Tim Conroy for an at-large City Council Seat and urge you to thoughtfully consider voting for him as well. I have watched Tim mediate negotiations...

Re-elect Jim Throgmorton to City Council City Counclor Jim Throgmorton is no stranger to the University of Iowa community, having taught in the School of Urban and Regional Planning for 24 years, and...

Iowa City’s growth The current City Council has accomplished much with Mayor Matt Hayek including new parks, Jefferson Street Historic District, budget management, and limiting downtown bars. In the...

Civility and respect Civility and respect seem to be lost concepts these days among some University of Iowa faculty with their treatment of our new president, Bruce Harreld. As a proud UI alum (J.D....

Vote Scott McDonough for City Council It is with great enthusiasm that we support Scott McDonough for the City Council for District C. We have known Scott for many years and have always found him to be...

Pregnancy and infant-loss awareness “Do you have kids?” It seems like a simple question, but for many, it is difficult to answer. We’ve lost two babies, both in the second trimester of pregnancy...