As you can tell by the title, this is definitely not a shameless attempt by me to gain followers on Twitter. The point of this column is to spread the word: Twitter is the bomb. I know what you’re thinking....

The Johnson County Courthouse cuts a majestic figure over the Iowa River. In the past year, though, the large steps and central tower have been covered by a network of scaffolding. The Courthouse is undergoing...

The University of Iowa is hosting an intensive wrestling camp from July 4-14, the longest and most competitive of four Iowa wrestling camps this July. Unlike most other Iowa summer camps, the majority...

1. Monica’s/Bob’s Your Uncle (3-0) Monica’s/Bob’s Your Uncle has been the most consistent team in the Game Time League. Led by former Hawkeye standout Kachine Alexander, the squad has dominated...

Round one of the John Deere Classic began Thursday at the TPC Deere Run golf course in Silvis, Ill. Kris Blanks finished the day atop the leaderboard with a 8-under 63, and three golfers finished with...

Close your eyes and imagine the University of Iowa. What image comes to mind? Some might see the wrestling team hoisting another national championship trophy. Others may think about the hustle and bustle...

Iowa City police charged a Riverside, Iowa, man with second-degree theft after he allegedly stole more than $3,800 from his workplace. Matthew Lynn Day, 36, worked at Pharmacy Matters from February 2009...

The Iowa City City Council is set to re-evaluate and vote July 12 on the city’s precincts and boundaries, according to the council. The most recent federal census showed Iowa City’s population rising...

Iowa City officials propose to sell the single-family residence at 826 E. Davenport St., under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program grant, according to the Iowa City City Council. The program...

Trading numbers from the Iowa Electronic Markets’ 2012 presidential-election prediction indicated Thursday morning President Obama had a leading chance to be re-elected, according to a press release. The...

Alajuwon Johnson, who reportedly escaped from the Hope House during work leave almost three weeks ago, was caught Thursday and placed in the Johnson County Jail, according to jail officials. The 27-year-old...

Eric Vance really likes comics. The self-described “Marvel head,” a reference to his favorite comic-book company, decorated his workplace with posters depicting such characters as Thor and Captain...