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Insects in a museum storage box

A building with thousands of insects sounds like a big bug problem. But for the UI Museum of Natural History, the challenge is keeping them in the best possible condition. Thanks to a grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa, the museum will upgrade its century-old entomology collection. Story

Getting ready to bug out

Visitors have only a few more days to see the popular exhibit “Insects: A Collection in Multiple Dimensions,” which will end its run at the University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum on Sunday, Aug. 5. Story

With a little help from my friends

insect from the exhibit

Kevin Chamberlain’s art exhibit, “Insects: A Collection in Multiple Dimensions,” was inspired by nature and personally rewarding thanks to a group of talented preschool students. Story

Forbes to discuss 'Evolution in Iowa Backyards'

“Evolution in Iowa Backyards: What the Insects Eating Apples and Sunflowers Tell Us About Origins of Species” is the subject of a lecture by University of Iowa biology professor Andrew Forbes at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 22, in the Biosphere Discovery Hub of the UI Museum of Natural History. Story

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