We’ve long read reports about the increased spring rains, elevated chances for flooding and other issues that accompany climate change. A new statement by scientists in Iowa now spells out the human health effects. Iowa scientists investigating climate change are concerned about new infectious diseases arising in the Midwest, as the organisms that carry them, […]
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Jane Goodall inspires audience at the Un...
IOWA CITY – Organizers initially intended to have Dr. Jane Goodall speak in a ballroom at the Iowa Memorial Union on the University of Iowa campus. Wisely, they moved the venue to the 15,400-seat Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Only half of the arena was open for Goodall’s speech on Monday, March 10, but the UI Lecture Committee, […]
Spring is (almost) here: a look at the w...
Temperatures – finally reaching highs the state hasn’t seen since November – are one indication that spring is on its way. Another is the number of gardening and eco-events cropping up in Eastern Iowa. A look at the Homegrown calendar shows something happening every day this week, with some offering more than one option. If […]
Garden open house in Iowa City postponed
The UI Student Gardeners Spring Open House scheduled for today – April 21, 2013 – has been postponed. Lisa, one of the University of Iowa gardeners, said predicted high winds and a chance of showers factored in the decision. She said possible rain dates will be either April 28th or May 5th. We’ll keep you […]