Bachmann gives a speech to a large crowd a day before announcing her candidacy Monday morning. She made it clear during her speech that Iowa will be a focus for her campaign.
State officials have declined to fill an open records request for the emails Hamerlinck received following controversial comments at the statehouse.
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann appears to have what it takes to compete well in Iowa, they say, although none have labeled her the leader, yet.
Moped permits for Ped Mall parking and park improvements in the works.
Two more votes are required before the change becomes official. Residents on Melrose say they feel this is only a start, complaining of massive urination and trash on game days
City council candidate Dan Tallon would expand tax base, seek more businesses if voted into District C seat.
Patch.com is doing profiles on all of the candidates for City Council before the elections this fall, so you can be informed before you make your vote.
Although some progress made this week, the disagreement between the two parties over commercial property tax rates continues to be a sticking point
Sally Stutsman, a 17-year veteran of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, announced her candidacy for the Iowa House of Representatives in newly-created District 77.
Hayek says the ordinance has made way for more diverse developments downtown, and he also discusses integration in Southeast Iowa City and his expectations for the upcoming election.
At a statehouse public hearing in Des Moines organized by Senate Democrats, local leaders representing cities, schools and counties testified that the commercial property tax cut proposed by Republicans would be devastating to their budgets
State Senator Bob Dvorsky said Monday that Democrats have agreed to Republican demands to spend less than $6 billion for this year's budget, allowing a path to compromise. But a disagreement on commercial property taxes threatens to bog down the process.
Every day Iowa City Patch.com will post links to some of the stories in the area you may have missed, and a few more that will be important to know as you start your day.
With the Gingrich campaign lurching to an apparent halt, and Romney skipping the Straw Poll in Iowa, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty may prove to be the favorite here.
The Chair of Iowa's Senate Appropriations Committee outlines the debate over the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year. If legislators don't reach an agreement by July 1, Iowa would face an unprecedented government shutdown.
New permits won't allow selling or demonstrating products at Ped Mall tables, but banning tables from the mall did not fly with Council.
Proclamation preceeds Iowa City Pride Parade, rally on June 18.
Current $500 fines will be tiered and grow to $650 for repeat offenses; new rules take effect July 1.
Tim Hagle, Iowa political scientist and Iowa Caucus watcher, argues the caucuses are no less influential, despite the recent focus on New Hampshire by some top presidential candidates.
A $39 million bond referendum for a new justice center will be placed before voters in 2012.
An edible maze, perennial veggie garden and gardening for those with special needs are all part of a new program at Wetherby Park.
College students sticking around for summer are urged to get involved in issues that impact young adults.
State Rep. Mary Mascher needs to move at least several blocks to avoid an election face-off with Dave Jacoby.