I try to keep up with things, whatever “things” might mean. But I do try to keep up — well, except for pop culture. There’s a reason pop culture is called pop culture — something...

Compared with the government’s absolute disregard for our cherished freedoms we’ve grown accustomed to hearing about since the Edward Snowden leaks, recent news about civil liberties regarding...

Yes The United States finds itself in the Round of 16 for the second World Cup in a row, and when the Americans take the pitch to face Belgium today, they have plenty of reason to feel confident. First,...

This is part one of a two-part series taking a look at how Iowa athletics match up against Big Ten newcomers Rutgers and Maryland. The Daily Iowan will break down Maryland Wednesday. July 1 marks the...

After an internal search that focused on four current Iowa assistant coaches, Joey Woody has been picked to succeed Larry Wieczorek as director of track and field and cross-country. “I’m...

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will headline an event for the Branstad-Reynolds gubernatorial re-election campaign. The campaign announced Monday through a statement that Christie will headline “An...

Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday launched a statewide effort to keep Iowa residents safe on the state’s roadways. According to a news release, the “Zero Fatalities”...

Rep. Dave Loebsack D-Iowa, met with around 35 people Monday as part of a “Serving Those Who Served” tour. At a public forum in Iowa City, Loebsack met with veterans, their families, and interested...

Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, has taken aim at Senate opponent Joni Ernst’s proposal to privatize Social Security. “Privatization jeopardizes Social Security during an economic downturn,”...

Voters can expect to see an alternative tax option on the next general-election ballot. In a special work session Monday, the Iowa City City Council unanimously agreed to place a special tax levy on the...

Departments in the University of Iowa may need to start hiring independent photographers for university-sponsored events and activities. The UI Center for Media Production, a university-operated department...

A Supreme Court ruling on Monday will give some companies the right to religious freedom when it comes to providing contraception. In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with Christian-affiliated company...