New GOP Delegate Rules May Provide Twist to Presidential Race

Think who you vote for is going to end up with your delegates at the Republican National Convention in Tampa in August? It might not be so simple as that.

Occupy Iowa City Picks None of the Above When it Comes to Candidates

Why pick one when you can pick none? Occupiers speak out against candidates, regardless of partisanship.

Video of Iowa City Bachmann Stop Captures Gay Robot, Occupy Iowa City Mic Check, Bachmann Filming Promo Video

Here are five videos shot during GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann's stop in Iowa City last week.

GOP Candidates Differ When it Comes to Belief in Evolution

The GOP caucus candidates have different ideas of how the world began, contrary to scientific consensus.

Regulations: What GOP Candidates Argue We Can Do Without

Deregulation is a common theme among candidates in the Republican field. But are all regulations bad?

Large-Scale Iowa Caucuses Replace More Intimate Living-Room Gatherings

Political operatives have moved away from small caucuses in people's homes to large venues that can hold hundreds of caucus-goers.

Bachmann Encounters 'Gay Robot,' Hecklers in Liberal Iowa City

Presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann met a raucous crowd at Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City on Thursday. Police were called in to keep the peace.

With Plenty of Doubters, Paul Defends His Frontrunner Status; Bachmann Swings Into (and out of) Town

As caucus season heats up, even small towns in Iowa are seeing multiple candidates in the same day.

Iowa City Best Place in the United States to Start Over

Sperling's BestPlaces ranks Iowa City No. 1. best place to start over in 2012.

VIDEO: Rick Santorum, in Mount Pleasant, Reacts to Key Iowa Endorsements

The candidate continued his Faith, Family and Freedom Tour of Iowa with a stop at the public library in Mount Pleasant Tuesday afternoon. Patch was there to ask him about the endorsement he had received from leaders of the Family Leader.

Iowa City Man's Gay Marriage Defense is Top YouTube Political Video of 2011

Zach Wahls' speech before the Iowa Legislature in defense of gay marriage was the most viewed political video on YouTube in 2011, according to Google.

Sliding Gingrich Calls His Iowa Caucus Victory Prediction a "Boo Boo"

The candidate kicked off another day off campaigning speaking to costumers at a Hy-Vee in Mount Pleasant.

Gingrich to Rivals: Knock Off Negative Ads

Although the presidential candidate did address other issues, the repetitive theme of the night was Gingrich denouncing negative ads that have been run against him.

Political Watchers Rally at Parties Around Iowa for Fox News Debate

While some 1,700 people turned out and showed their delight and displeasure in person during the Fox News debate in Sioux City, Patch attended watch parties around the state in hotels and living rooms to see how Iowans were reacting.

LIVEBLOG: The Republican Rumble in Sioux City

The final major debate before the quickly approaching Jan. 3 Iowa Republican Caucus will be held tonight in Sioux City at 8 p.m. and broadcast by Fox News. Join us and our panelists for a watch party, and add your two cents as well.

(Video) Occupy Protesters Heckle Gingrich in Iowa City

Occupy protesters disrupt Gingrich event in Iowa City.

Newt Gingrich Visiting Iowa City on Wednesday

The current Republican frontrunner will be on campus at University of Iowa on Wednesday to talk about, of all things, brain science.

Rick Perry Doesn't Gamble, But You Can Bet He Wants Betters at the Ballot Box

In a now infamous moment from Saturday's debate, Rick Perry said he is not a betting man. But that doesn't mean he won't seek the gambler vote.

Gingrich Survives, Romney Blows It: Opinion Makers in Iowa and Afar Dissect Saturday Night's Debate

A quick survey from the land of the media on the winners and losers of Saturday night's debate.

Twitter Spikes on Romney's $10,000 Bet Line

ABC News provided a report on how Twitterers reacted to certain points of the debate, and Romney's line proved to be more than a blip on the Twitter radar.

Occupy Protesters Get Clowny Outside Iowa Debate But No Incidents Reported

Protestors dressed as GOP candidates Gingrich, Bachmann, Paul, Romney and media personalities.

Lots Happening Inside and Outside as Iowa Debate Begins

Many are watching for the first real showdown between Gingrich and Romney.

LIVEBLOG: GOP Iowa Debate Coverage and Comment

Starting at 6:00 p.m. we will have a Liveblog up covering the the GOP Debate in Des Moines, which will be shown live on television by ABC. The debate starts at 8 p.m., but we will have coverage of the protests nearby.

Is Newt Gingrich the "Kim Kardashian" of the Republican Party?

One prominent social conservative seems to think so.

Iowa City Council Members Express Concern about Direction of School District

At a joint meeting of local governments at the school district's new administration building, the Iowa City School Board received some criticism for not supporting its centrally located neighborhood schools.

Gingrich Received High Marks from Corn Growers

The Iowa Corn Growers Association released its score card on who is the most corn friendly of the Republican candidates. See how they fared.

Are Iowa Conservatives Looking to get off the Cain Train?

The latest allegation of infidelity has created even more doubt behind a candidate who has stumbled after a brief lead in the polls.

Who will American Muslims Vote For?

With about a quarter of Muslims belonging to no political party at all, how will this growing demographic affect the elections of 2012?

How Much Do Looks Play a Part in Picking Presidential Winners?

Does a presidential candidate's physical attributes determine how he or she will be perceived by the public? If so, how? Emily Hoerner of IowaWatch.org investigates.

POLL: Should Ron Paul Run as a Third-Party Candidate if he Doesn't Get the Nomination?

Some supporters say they will write in Paul if he does not get the nomination.

Ron Paul Continues Polling Well, Fights Claims that his Support has a Ceiling

The Texas Congressman is polling well in Iowa, but many individuals in the Republican establishment, as well as members of the national media, still seem doubtful about his chances.

Iowa City Chef Starts Petition to Change Iowa Bartender Restrictions

Arcane law restricts creativity and needs to change, chef says.

PHOTOS: Occupy Iowa City Holds Vigil Protesting Occupy Wall Street Eviction

About a dozen protestors gathered together at the Occupy Iowa City encampment in College Green Park to protest New York authorities decision to force Occupy Wall Street from Zuccotti Park.

Iowans Taking Another Look at Mitt Romney

With no challengers rising to his level at this point, Mitt Romney may become the default choice for Republicans this caucus cycle, even among Conservatives who doubt his previous positions.

VIDEO and POLL: Will Rick Perry's Debate Mistake Doom his Campaign?

The story of the night for the MIchigan Republican debate was Gov. Rick Perry's mind going blank in the middle of listing federal agencies he wants to cut. What will this do to his presidential aspirations? Watch the video and vote.

City of Iowa City Releases Veterans Day Schedule

Some city services will be affected by the holiday. Read on to find out more.

Iowa City City Council Election Results: Payne, Hayek, Throgmorton, Dobyns Victorious

Here are the preliminary final results, which will later be officially certified by the Johnson County Supervisors.

LIVEBLOG REPLAY: Iowa City City Council Election Night Results

Results from the evening life as we got them.

Low Turnout So Far on Iowa City Election Day

With only city council positions on the ticket this cycle, and miserable weather, turnout is not especially high. Still an opportunity to make your vote count if you get it in before 8 p.m.!

Iowa City City Council Candidate Profiles: Rick Dobyns

Patch.com is doing profiles on all of the candidates for City Council before the elections so you can be informed before you make your vote.