I think by now I’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard arguments for and against Johnson County’s proposed justice center. We’re all aware of the age of the Courthouse...

With Congressional approval ratings supremely low, it is tempting to vote against any incumbent candidate to replace old members of Congress with fresh faces and ideas. But in terms of Iowa’s 2nd...

The Daily Iowan Editorial Board stands firmly in the “yes” camp in regards to judicial retention. In fact, we regret even having to take up the issue on this page, as the Iowa Constitution...

The Des Moines Register, in all its great wisdom, has decided to endorse GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney — the first time the Register has endorsed a Republican for president since 1972, when it...

Over the course of the next week, The Daily Iowan Editorial Board will publish its endorsements for the major candidates and issues directly affecting our readership. As a part of the Editorial Board,...

When Michelle Obama campaigns today for her husband’s re-election, she will also embody the choice that faces women voters on Election Day. A recent poll by the Associated Press suggests Mitt Romney...

While media coverage of the upcoming election has primarily focused on the significance of the presidential race between President Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney, the outcomes of Congressional races will ultimately...

In Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, both Democratic incumbent Dave Loebsack and Republican challenger John Archer have weighed in on immigration, touting their tough stances on illegal immigration...

When the Chinese writer and former Iowa International Writing Program participant Mo Yan received a call from the Nobel Committee earlier this month informing him that that he won the 2012 Nobel Prize...

It’s been a week since news of a new offer hit local newspapers and radio stations. Jewelry by Harold in North Liberty is giving away vouchers for a free shotgun every time someone buys an engagement...

At a campaign stop in Davenport on Wednesday, President Obama again attacked Mitt Romney’s economic plan, labeling his challenger’s proposals a “sketchy deal.” Obama’s characterization...

In the last couple of days, the Gallup and ABC polls show that this presidential election, with only 12 days left, is closer than ever. Despite these recent polls, according to a recent study by the...