I’m glad the DI ran a front-page story on Jan.23 about the plans the City Council and Marc Moen have for downtown Iowa City. They will directly affect students’ lives, and it’s in their best interest...

The cougars are coming, the cougars are coming. No, not those cougars — mountain lions. Honestly, some days I don’t know where your mind is going, though I suspect it’s somewhere in which...

Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, announced on Jan. 26 that he will choose to retire rather than run for a sixth term in the U.S. Senate. Harkin has served on the Senate since 1984; before that, he was elected...

Nick Moore’s performance on the mat against Minnesota on Jan. 26 has resulted in his being named the Wrestler of the Week by TheMat.com. Moore, a sophomore grappler, knocked off No. 10 Cody Yohn,...

The Iowa women’s basketball team has played well all season long, and people have begun to take notice. The Hawkeyes came in at No. 24 in the latest AP rankings after winning their sixth game against...

An Iowa City mother was sentenced Monday to a suspended 10-year prison term after being accused with providing her toddler with alcohol. Natasha Kriener was accused of felony neglect and felony child...

Students from two University of Iowa colleges will again this year provide free tax-return preparations to people who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. According to a UI news release,...

The University of Iowa Children’s Hospital campaign received $1 million from Iowa State University’s Dance Marathon this past weekend. According to a UI news release, over the last 15 years,...

The University of Iowa Department of Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies is now offering scholarships to students in its third year of existence. The scholarships will primarily be awarded to students...

Built on more than brick and mortar, communities depend on innovative local leaders and passionate residents to create progressive change and a unique identity. For nearly four years, the University of...

Dance Marathon participants will be treated to a celebrity voice at this weekend’s Big Event. Jamie Lono, a former contestant on “The Voice,” will headline the University of Iowa’s...

University of Iowa officials launched a new website earlier this month to help increase the university’s transparency and outreach efforts. The new website, run by the Hawkeye Caucus, offers a multitude...