Last week, two presidential candidates debated solutions for the economy, the budget, and health care — but theirs are not the only solutions. Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson is also running for...

I love riding motorcycles. And having the wind blow through my hair? It is indescribably amazing — I feel free. But the price of this freedom seems to be, indeed, eternal vigilance. Last year, a West...

Former Gov. Mitt Romney’s performance in the first presidential debate this past week surpassed the expectations of most political observers: Romney appeared competent, confident, and in control, which...

Several polls in battleground states over the last few weeks have shown gains for President Obama. Several of these polls had many more respondents who self-identified as Democrats than Republicans. The...

The University of Iowa has now equipped all its police officers with small video cameras to use during any interaction with civilians. Lucy Wiederholt, an associate director of the UI police, said the...

We’ve all heard about the dangers of drinking and driving. Some of us may have even experienced the effects firsthand. But how many of us are sure of the effects of mellowing marijuana in our systems...

A report issued by the Department of Education found that 800 Iowa schools and 61 school districts failed to meet standards set by the No Child Left Behind Act, but the flaws in the system are readily...

There is a proposal by Kinseth Hospitality Companies to build a new 12-story building downtown. This proposed structure would be near the intersection of Burlington and Clinton Streets, at 320 S. Clinton...

A recent article by the Wall Street Journal reported that on more and more college campuses, students are winning the right to carry a gun. It’s been more than five years since the massacre at Virginia...

For the 17th straight year, Congress has missed the deadline for passing a final budget and the spending bills needed to fund government operations for the next 12 months. This may not have made the headlines,...

Almost every teacher, parent, or guardian gives the same old spiel: Go to high school, get into a good college, and get a good job. It’s what is expected of and encouraged in practically every student. However,...

Last week, Americans for Prosperity stopped in different Iowa towns in an effort to highlight what the group believes are President Obama’s failed energy policies. The group offered some lucky Iowans...