Iowa City Applicants Sought For Open Seat On The Human Rights Commission

The Iowa City Human Rights Commission is seeking applicants to fill one unexpired term, with the term ending December 31, 2023.

Iowa City Request For Qualifications: Kiwanis Park Community Garden Art Project

The artist would be responsible for working with neighborhood residents, seeking their input on the design, location, features, etc.

Iowa City Video Update: Online Sign-Up For Curbside Collection Of Special Items, Climate Action Grants, And More

The City’s hosting a job fair this month that’s geared towards persons 16-18 years of age, but is open to all job seekers.

Iowa City Share Video Update, Energy Efficiency Incentive Program, Poetry In Public And More

Writers of all ages and experience can submit work to this annual competition that shines a spotlight on Iowa City’s literary culture.

Iowa City Hosts Climate Action And Communities Of Color Event

The Climate Action and Outreach Division and the Office of Equity and Human Rights will host "Climate Action and Communities of Color".

Iowa City Share Notice Of Agenda Regarding Collective Bargaining

An electronic meeting is being held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns presented by coronavirus.

Iowa City Federation Home Played A Historic Role In The Struggle For Civil Rights And Housing Equality In Our Community

Watch the program to learn about the people who fought for civil rights and housing equality in our community.

Break Out The Maalox. Gary Barta’s Management Is Under Scrutiny Again (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: There’s so much anxiety going around in Iowa City now, and Maalox could easily qualify as the official summer beverage.

Iowa City Officials Call Special Meeting In Support Of Black Lives Matter Movement

"We need to take a moment for the policy makers to gather and listen and get to work."

Sen. Rand Paul's Hold on Anti-Lynching Bill Is Disingenuous

Rand Paul holds up anti-lynching bill to make it "stronger." Law could be used to convict someone for "minor bruising." As if.

Iowa AG Accuses Orange City Man Of Price Gouging

Michael Evan Noteboom, 52, is accused of overcharging for necessary products while ignoring warnings from the attorney general.

Corrections Officer At Oakdale Tests Positive For Coronavirus

So far, no inmates have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Iowa Department of Corrections' news release.

Iowa Town’s Residents Fear COVID Spread After Mayor Hospitalized

Residents of Walker, Iowa, are tracking a heated rumor mill after Mayor James Voss was hospitalized with COVID-19.

Dubuque Casino Plans $22M Hotel, Prairie Meadows Launches Facelift

Two Iowa casinos plan a combined $30 million in hotel projects. They outlined their plans at the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting.

Iowa City's Fiscal Year 2020 2nd Quarter Financial Report Is Available

Iowa City’s quarterly finance report for the quarter that ended December 31, 2019 is now available at www.icgov.org/budget.

Bruce Teague Chosen As Iowa City's Mayor

Members of the City Council have determined that At-Large Council Member Bruce Teague will serve as Iowa City’s Mayor.

Wall Street Is Panicking Over Sen. Warren's Rise in the Polls

Wall Street is giving big bucks to Pete Buttigieg's campaign in the hope that Pete, Amy Klobuchar, or Joe Biden can block Warrren's rise.

Fiscal Year 2019 4th Quarter Financial Report Is Now Available

Iowa City’s preliminary quarterly finance report for the quarter that ended June 30, 2019 is now available...

Gun Control: I'm Calling My Congressman and Senators. Will You?

How many mass shootings occurred in the last week with assault weapons? Five? Trump said one happened in Toledo, not Dayton, Ohio.

Trump Chants: "Lock Her Up!" (2016) "Send Her Back!" (2019)

Bigotry is Trump's brand. That's how he whips up his base.. A bully, he savages men, too, but he reserves campaign chants for women.

A look at the history of student loans and Iowa's rising tuition

Overviewing the history of student loan debt, rising college costs, and why international students are a benefit to the University of Iowa

I Can See Senator Kamala Harris Eating Trump's Lunch in a Debate

Senator Kamala Harris ate Joe Biden's lunch in the 2nd Dem debate. I can also see her eating Donald Trump's lunch in a debate.

Health Insurance Denial Warms Me Toward Medicare for All

Two of us at the pharmacy couldn't get our meds due to insurance denials. The pharmacist said I was due 4 a refill and overrode the denial.

The Brits Have Us Beat in Protesting Trump: Clever and Amusing!

Balloon baby Trump in his nappie, Trump on his golden toilet throne with his cell phone in his hand, chants telling the Donald to go home...

Buttigieg Wouldn't Have Pressured Franken to Resign w/o More Info

Buttigieg wouldn't have pressured former Sen. Al Franken to resign w/o more information? Eight women accused Franken of sexual misconduct!

I Can Eliminate One Prez Candidate Right Away: Michael Bennet

Robocalls are a nightmare. Sen. Michael Bennet's robocalls broadcast aloud even when I don't pick up the phone. I'm not voting for him!

Male Anchors Prefer to Talk about Male Presidential Candidates

Chuck Todd of MSNBC started it with his cutesy listing of the "B's" running for president: Bernie, Biden, Beto, Buttigieg -- all male.

Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren Draws Big Crowd in Tipton

Jim and I arrived early at the Tipton Family Restaurant to hear Elizabeth Warren speak last Friday morning. There was already a long line.

Republicans Subjugate Elected Democratic AG to Republican Control

Republicans in the Iowa legislature are forcing theDemocratic AG to ask "Mother may I?" before he sues anyone out of state. Unique in U.S.

Utility's Extra Charge on Solar Power Users Is Unjustified Greed

MidAmerican wants to charge solar power users an extra fee on top of the $26/mo. they pay whether they use the grid or not.

Love Elizabeth Warren, But Not Impeachment; Election Is Coming

Sen. Elizabeth Warren advocates impeaching Trump. Impeachment is a bad idea. The Senate wouldn't convict and the 2020 election is soon.

"Not in Service" and "Illegal Scam" Calling....

On my landline I have caller ID. I've received innumerable calls from "not in service" and about four calls from "illegal scam."

Partisan AG Barr to Investigate the FBI for His Personal Client

Pres. Trump has finally gotten what he wanted all along: an AG to represent him, not the American people the AG is supposed to represent.

Bharara: Substantial Evidence of Obstruction of Justice Exists

Former U.S. Atty. Preet Bharara said substantial evidence exists that Trump obstructed justice. So why did the special prosecutor wimp out?

Black KKKlansman: Ron Stallworth Used His Real Name to Sign up

"You're a crazy SOB, aren't you?" when Stallworth told Sgt. Trapp he needed an undercover white detective to pose as himself, a black cop.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Speech Wowed the Crowd in Iowa City

Sen. Elizabeth Warren grew up poor. Her father was a janitor. She's now a senator, a legal expert on Wall Street, and running for president.

Don’t Stand Between Iowans And Ranch Dressing, Gillibrand Learns

Stumping in Iowa, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was interrupted by a woman pursuing more than the New York Democrat’s ear: ranch dressing.

AOC: WTH? Posing with Susan Sarandon, Who Supported Jill Stein?

Male friends have told me AOC should talk less and listen more. I've vigorously defended her, but then AOC posed with Susan Sarandon. OMG.

Equal Protection: Judge Rules Human Rights Must Be Evenly Applied

Judge Rose ruled that a Christian student group on the University of Iowa campus could discriminate because others did and weren't banned.

Trump's Seeking "Unity" His Way or the Highway

Trump seeks unity in name only. It's his way or the highway. Many Congressional women wore suffragette white, including Nancy Pelosi.