The state of Iowa is regarded by many as the nation’s insurance capital — or is at least close to it. In fact, in the last 15 years, Iowa has seen its GDP grow by 57 percent just in the insurance...
Former U.S. Rep. James Leach, a Republican who represented southeast Iowa in Congress for 30 years, died at 82 on Wednesday.
Leach, who was born in Davenport, was first elected to represent southeast...
Kendrick Lamar has had one of the most entertaining years in music I’ve lived through. Following his feud with Drake was a blast, but now that we’re five months past the end of the surprise diss...
Hundreds of people filed through the doors of the new Coralville Estela’s Fresh Mex Tuesday afternoon after the restaurant announced a surprise soft opening to celebrate the new location.
On Dec....
After 20 years in previous roles with the city of Iowa City, former director of parking and transit Chris O’Brien has returned to the city as the new deputy city manager, providing high-level support...
After months of discussion, the Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors voted to pass limitations on personal devices in schools Tuesday.
Since July, many community members have voiced...
Coming home late from her election night watch party, Aime Wichtendahl, like many Americans, anxiously refreshed her phone for results.
Her screen lit with the outcome. She had won a seat in Iowa’s...
Across the country, many stray or lost animals can be seen wandering the streets looking for scraps of food or shelter.
In many cases, these animals are rescued by good samaritans or Animal Control,...
After four years of controversy and limited progress, Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC, is nearing the end of its mandate, embodying the broader challenges of addressing...
As the world continues to grow, so do the needs for a sustainable environment. University of Iowa has recognized these needs, recently receiving a gold rating for its sustainability efforts.
The...
The Iowa City Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office may merge forces with a potential joint law enforcement facility. The discussion first arose due to separate space needs studies...
Social media takes up many people’s phone screens — whether it’s an Instagram direct message notification, a like on Facebook, or a new video being shared on TikTok. In the past decade, many...
