Topic: Iowa City

Gigantic fireball from meteor shower turns night into day

Radar suggests large fireball from meteor shower landed in southwest corner of Wisconsin.

Gallup: Healthcare reform a 'political victory' for Obama

Gallup's latest poll on healthcare reform, conducted after the bill's passage, shows almost half the public approving. Nearly 4 in 5 Republicans, however, are 'angry' or 'disappointed.'

Republicans' new health care reform bill rallying cry: Repeal it

Republicans couldn't stop Democrats from passing the health care reform bill Sunday. Now, they vow to make the bill – and big government spending – the core issue of the 2010 elections.

Tips for planning a beautiful yard

A well-planned landscape can increase your home's beauty and its sale price.

Should Obama order Afghan war troop surge? Troops say maybe not.

October was the deadliest month for US troops in the Afghan war. Troops say a surge could stall handing off operations to Afghans, but concerns about security remain.

The summer of staying close to home

For cash-strapped vacationers, time off this years means exploring ... locally. A report from Europe, Japan, and the US on the return of the road trip, backpacking with a burro, and growing beets.

Sorting out Guantánamo detainees

President Obama orders a thorough review of pending terror cases.

Geothermal heating in action

Garden 'siteseeing' in England and the US

Garden blogs in the US and England

A preference for local meat

More chefs like Kurt Friese say grass-fed meat is a tastier choice.

How the candidates' speaking styles play

McCain is unscripted. Obama is soaring. In these times, both styles have their advantages.

How the candidates' speaking styles play

McCain is unscripted. Obama is soaring. In these times, both styles have their advantages.

After this flood, FEMA earns praise

Federal, state, and local agencies responded quickly, say many Midwest residents.

More garden visits

Best garden blogs

Ohio 'green farmer' is a model for legislators

Ralph Dull read a book on wind generators and became a pioneer in environmentally friendly farming.

Dust plays huge role in climate change

Tiny particles heat up the atmosphere faster than scientist once believed. The good news is this dust can be cleaned up fairly quickly.

Dust plays huge role in climate change

Tiny particles heat up the atmosphere faster than scientist once believed. The good news is this dust can be cleaned up fairly quickly.

Obama struggles to stay above fray

In striking back harder against Clinton, is he undercutting his message?

With Iowa and New Hampshire races close, a hustle for turnout

Most polls show a very close race among the top candidates in both parties, so the outcome hinges on which campaigns are best at turning out their supporters.

As his lead slips, Romney targets McCain and Huckabee

Polls released Sunday show Romney in dead heats in both Iowa and New Hampshire.