University of Iowa Student Government presidential candidates Katherine Valde of the HOUSE Party (Helping Our University and Students Engage) and Aaron Horsfield of the TOGA Party (Together Our Government...

On May 7, Johnson County will ask voters to approve $43.5 million for the construction of a new jail compound that will be a touch smaller and a touch uglier than the $46.8 million building that fell short...

Campaigning for the University of Iowa Student Government presidency began in earnest Monday with two sets of executive candidates and their respective parties vying for the top spot in next week’s...

After managing to survive this year’s harsh winter weather, we finally have a ray of sunshine brightening up our days and our city. I can’t even explain how much I hated having to stay indoors...

Concerned with improving and protecting the Iowa River watershed, members of the Iowa River Friends are organizing and plan to officially form by mid-April. The quality of water in the Iowa River has...

Riding through town on horseback, shouting, ringing a cowbell, and nude at 3 a.m. will effectively attract attention. However, if you have a serious message, it will surely be lost. Some opponents of...

Facebook stalking: We’re all guilty of it. But there’s a fine line between creeping on your crush and needing a restraining order put in place because of your slightly terrifying hobby. The...

In a staunch challenge against the storied legal case Roe v. Wade, which has been made a staple in U.S. history classes everywhere, North Dakota recently enacted new abortion laws that set a unprecedentedly...

And so the Moolah cow comes down the road (to borrow a bit from James Joyce). If you’re going to borrow, borrow from the best, says my friend Dr. Tom, who should know about the best, being a Joyce...

Iowa Senate Democrats expressed doubt last week about the confirmation of some of Gov. Terry Branstad’s nominees to the state Board of Regents, the body that oversees the state’s public universities....

Summer — a period of time that every college student looks forward to after months of stress, studying, and sleepless nights. Finally, a chance to go back to your hometown, relax, and party harder than...

The DI’s March 28 “City officials weigh in on SEATS,” gives an insightful report on what may be Mayor Matt Hayek administration’s Waterloo. City officials joined members of the...