Two months after Colorado and Washington became the first American states to legalize recreational use of marijuana, a proposal to reform Iowa’s marijuana laws has come to the state House of Representatives. Rep....

As students once again move into heavily populated dorms and apartment buildings in Iowa City, the influenza virus spreading throughout the nation should serve as a reminder to get vaccinated. According...

In Johnson County, the SEATS program provides door-to-door rides to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and other persons in dire need of transportation. The program, which has continued to grow...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 54 percent of Iowans will be obese by 2030. Don’t allow yourself to become just another statistic. Finding and maintaining your healthy weight...

At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, University of Iowa President Sally Mason played down the significance of the state Board of Regents’ August decision to deny her a new contract, citing...

In 2009, the Supreme Court of Iowa was asked a question: how can a state premised on the Constitutional principle of equal protection justify exclusion of a class of Iowans from civil marriage? The decision...

In fewer than three weeks, if Congress does not take action, a massive conglomeration of indiscriminant spending cuts and tax hikes will begin chipping away at the slowly recovering economy. The January...

In light of the recent negative press regarding the University of Iowa, the presidents of the student bodies believe that it is time to reflect on and appreciate the outstanding accomplishments of this...

In the tradition of iconic public buildings, the State Historical Building has served the people of Iowa for 25 years as a forum for cultural and civic engagement, a hub for hands-on education, and a one-of-a-kind...

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear the arguments of two separate cases that challenge the legality of prohibiting same-sex marriage. The court now has a critical and important decision...

Amid the political impasse that has come to define negotiations about the fiscal cliff, the Congressional Budget Office has released figures that underline why Congress and the president can't seem to...

As the end of the semester crept up, thousands of students found themselves stressing about finals being well on their way. I, personally, have been running around, pulling my hair out. A final exam a...