EX MEA SENTENTIA: Why we deserve to know the truth
by Brandon Wellman · July 29th, 2010
I have one piece of advice for Julian Assange right now: Run, and keep running.

RECIPE COLUMN: Late July Summer Harvest Recipes
by Meg Stewart · July 29th, 2010
Do you ever pass a farmer's market stand and ask yourself, 'What is that, and what do you do with it?'
Well, I hope this week to provide a few recipes for some of the vegetables that I have called into question.

SENATE UPDATE: Funding available for community-based energy projects
by Swati Dandekar · July 23rd, 2010
Dollar-for-dollar matching grants of up to $50,000 are now available for community-based energy projects.

LETTER: Streetscape committee member urges public to speak up
July 23rd, 2010
I am one of the 17 members of the Uptown Streetscape Committee and I feel it is the right time for someone to let the public know what is going on within the committee.

LETTER: Uptown Depot symbol of Marion's past
July 23rd, 2010
If you don't know the history of Marion, do your homework.

EX MEA SENTENTIA: Hope and change are not something to be laughed at
by Brandon Wellman · June 25th, 2010
One Christmas, my parents placed miniature diecast Red Baron biplanes in our stockings. Mine lasted halfway through Christmas Day, when my sister said, "Hey, Brandon, give me your plane and let's see if it will fly."

LIVING IN IOWA: City's new Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone signs may look silly, but they aren't a joke
by Dan Brawner · June 25th, 2010
I was warned of the dangers of the big city when I moved from Lisbon. There's crime, they said. Things are going to be different in Iowa City. You'll have to show your I.D. at the bank when you cash a check, and they won't let you park your truck on the lawn the way you used to. But, it turns out, there is one advantage to living in Iowa City. No nuclear weapons allowed.

LIVING IN IOWA: Raising taxes again? Nobody better lay a hand on my Butterfinger!
by Dan Brawner · June 17th, 2010
Last week, police arrested Cory G. Johnson of Rock Island for breaking into an Iowa City apartment.

SPORTS COLUMN: England-U.S. World Cup soccer (football?) match ends in tie; now what happens?
by Jeff Dahn · June 17th, 2010
Lose the kazoos.

LIVING IN IOWA: Loukanikos, the courageous riot dog, is an inspiration to Greek protesters
by Dan Brawner · May 28th, 2010
It's humbling to think about the things our dogs are willing to do for us. They learn our language, (including all the baby talk words), memorize our habits and routines, guard our homes and families and give us unconditional loyalty and love.

SENATE UPDATE: Nominate an outstanding volunteer in Iowa's flood recovery efforts
by Swati Dandekar · May 28th, 2010
Nominations are being accepted through June 11 for the Rebuild Iowa Award for Service.

GARDEN COLUMN: Container gardening with sphagnum moss
by Karmin Mullins · May 28th, 2010
Creating unique container gardens can quickly become a passion for anyone interested in the delight of plants and design.