Bachmann Campaigns in Cedar Rapids, Downplays Poor Finish in Florida Straw Poll

Rep. Michele Bachmann campaigned in Cedar Rapids on Monday, urging voters not to settle for moderate candidates for president in an election cycle where more conservative candidates can win.

Iowa City Moving Planet Celebration to Take Going Green to Government

Environmental fairs will happen across the globe and in Iowa City Park Sunday.

Briefly an Iowa Winner, Now a National Loser? Even Some Bachmann Home Supporters Doubt Her

With poll numbers sagging nationally since her win in the Iowa Straw Poll, the candidate is refocusing on winning in her home state as a way to push her candidacy forward.

Iowa Senate Race Could Reveal Political Trends Heading Into 2012 Elections

An unexpected November election for the Iowa Senate could threaten gay marriage and collective bargaining rights.

Perry Headliner for JC Republicans BBQ

Rick Perry will be the keynote speaker of Johnson County Republicans annual barbecue in October.

More Council News: Iowa City Downtown Survey Critiqued

Read on for more news from the Iowa City Council meeting.

$2.5 Million Sought in Regional Planning

Iowa City Council gives the go ahead to seek federal funding

Iowa Board of Regents Approve 4 Percent Increase for University Budgets

It still remains to be seen, however, if this will be the amount approved by the state legislature.

Candidates Lining Up for Vacated Senate Seat

Former TV anchorwoman and former U.S. attorney join two others seeking Senate District 18 seat. Democrat Swati Dandekar resigned to accept an appointment to the Iowa Utilities Board.

The Twenty Most Popular Baby Names for Girls and Boys in Iowa (2010)

Iowa parents went Biblical for their top two choices for baby names in 2010.

VIDEO: Michele Bachmann Visits Iowa, Calls Tax Code a Job-Killing Mess

Bachmann critiqued the current tax code and President Barack Obama while visiting an agriculture manufacturing plant today in Iowa.

UPDATE: Six Mountain Lion Reports In 3 Weeks and Twitter Loves Mountain Lion Tweeter

Schools will not go on lockdown, but officials will remain watchful. Officials offer safety tips.

Iowa State Budget to End Fiscal Year with $483.2 Million Surplus

State lawmakers on both sides disagree on what should be done with the extra money.

School Board Candidate Hemingway Won't Rule Out Request for Recount

Phil Hemingway said Wednesday that although he is leaning toward accepting the results as they stand, he wants to keep his options open.

GOP Insiders Expect Majority of Candidates to Make Iowa the Focus of Fall

With the presidential campaign going national the last few weeks, GOP caucus watchers say they expect the candidates who want to win in Iowa should return to the state in earnest as fall begins.

McGinness, Swesey, Cook, Fields and Hoelscher Win Iowa City School Board Election

Incumbent Patti Fields is joined by four new faces on the board, as five members are voted in with the highest vote total since 1995.

Iowa City Voters Guide

A quick reader that will help you feel informed when you head to vote today.

GOP Insiders: Pawlenty's Endorsement Will Help Romney in Iowa, But How Much Remains to be Seen

Former presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty threw his political support behind Mitt Romney with an endorsement today, but party insiders are unsure if this will make up for Romney's absence in Iowa.

VIDEO: Fading Bachmann Says She's the Only Candidate Who's Won Anything in this Race

Iowa Politics captures video of GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann prior to the Iowa-Iowa State game in Ames on Saturday.

GOP Officials: Iowa Caucus Vote Could Move Earlier, Even to 2011

With other states talking about shifting their way to the front of the pack, Iowa could conceivably be forced to move up its caucus date to remain first in the nation.

Iowa City Council Approves Groundwork for Riverfront Crossing Urban Renewal Area

Mayor Announces 9/11 Memorial at City Park, Riverfront Crossings Urban Renewal Area in the Works and U.S. Constitution Week Declared in Iowa City.

Lobbyist For Iowa City In The Works

City Manager discusses the possibility of securing someone to represent the city's interests with the city council.

VIDEO: Iowa Caucus Preview

They say Labor Day weekend is when the campaign for the nomination really begins. To get you ready for the upcoming decision this Winter, here's a documentary by the University of Iowa.

Tea Partiers at Cedar Rapids Event Excited About Movement, But Undecided on Presidential Candidates

The Tea Party Express bus tour rolled into Cedar Rapids today, and Tea Party members said they are still weighing their options when it come to presidential candidates. Some members expressed the desire for Sarah Palin to join the race.

New Iowa River Flood Maps Unveiled

Interactive Flood Map Allows Anyone To Visualize Different Stages of Flooding Along Iowa River.

Governor Branstad Gets Passing Budget Grade By State Auditor

State Auditor David Vaudt, a Republican who endorsed Branstad, said Monday there is still more work to be done, but he applauded the progress that has been made so far. Democrats argue against deeper spending cuts to schools, health care and jobs.

Iowa City Candidate Profiles: Jim Throgmorton

Iowa City Council candidate wants to make Iowa City a dynamic, affordable, sustainable and resilient region.

McCotter Determined to Stay in Race, Despite Apparent Lack of Popularity

The Presidential candidate and U.S. Rep from Michigan says he wants to get his ideas out there and see if people catch on to what he's about.

Presidential Candidates Have Differing Views on Extending Lower Payroll Taxes

As President Barack Obama pushes for an extension of a payroll tax break, Republican candidates disagree on the fate of the tax.

City of Iowa City Releases Labor Day Schedule

Closings of city offices and services for Labor Day

Iowa City Braces For Budget Shortfall

Iowa City could lose up to $3.3 million in lost property tax revenue.

Who Will Be the Next Presidential Candidate to Bow Out?

With national politicos declaring a top tier of surging candidates following the Iowa Straw Poll, who among those in the "lower tier" will be the first to throw in the towel? And who still has some fight left in them?

Rick Perry Starts Work on Campaign Infrastructure

Now that Gov. Rick Perry has rocketed to the top of the Republican presidential polls, work has started in earnest on setting the groundwork for his campaign.

Pawlenty's Departure From Race Means Opportunity for Other Governors

With former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty exiting the field of presidential candidates on Sunday, there is an opportunity for other candidates with executive experience to take advantage.

Obama Stops in Eastern Iowa to Talk Rural Jobs

President Barack Obama continued his tour of the Midwest this week with a visit to Peosta, Iowa, where he discussed rural economies.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry Draws Big Crowd for Iowa City Visit

The recently announced Republican presidential candidate stopped by the historic Hamburg Inn Monday afternoon. Perry shook hands in the crowded room, voted for himself with a coffee bean, as is the tradition, and spoke briefly.

Bachmann Wins Iowa Straw Poll; Paul Strong Second

Pawlenty falters in key test of Republican strength.

Keeping it Low Key on Santorum's Johnson County Bus

The Rick Santorum campaign let me ride along on their bus from Johnson County to the Ames Straw Poll today.

Iowans Come to Expect Face Time With Presidential Wannabes

Campaign watchers say the smaller states get more face-to-face contact with the candidates. After all, they expect it.

Perry to Make Big Splash on Saturday, Drown out Hype for Straw Poll?

With Texas Gov. Rick Perry expected to declare his candidacy for president on Saturday, some are wondering if he will steal some thunder from the winners of the Straw Poll. Meanwhile, a bus tour emphasizing conservative social issues has kicked off in Iow