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Dubuque Street reopens to two-way traffic as dry weather continues

With little rainfall over the weekend, and no substantial precipitation forecast for at least the first part of the week ahead, the Iowa River continues to recede. Story

Cultural diplomacy's 'strange truths'

Chris Merill

Who could guess that in the heart of the Karakum Desert we would be introduced to a romance writer from our own country? Such is the beauty of cultural diplomacy: we learn strange truths; dispel stereotypes and correct misimpressions; meet one another on common ground, this time in a library. Story

Spotlight: Freedom to change

Iowa Alumni Magazine: Spotlight: Freedom to change
Published
2013.06.01
A silhouette of a pereson with their arms raised above their heads who is part of a prison choir

Thanks to UI associate music education professor Mary Cohen and many volunteers, hope and joy bloom in dark places through the Oakdale Community Choir. Story from: Iowa Alumni Magazine

Iowa Alumni Magazine

Columbus High graduate's business opens up bright future

Published
2013.06.08

Dawn Bowlus of the University of Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) comments on Brianna Farley's Christmas tree lighting business, which took top prizes in a statewide youth entrepreneur conference co-sponsored byJPEC. Story from: Waterloo Courier

Waterloo Courier

Arts & Minds: Building on Iowa's Creative Legacy aims to help rebuild arts campus

arts and minds graphic

The University of Iowa, the University of Iowa Foundation, and the UI arts community hosted the Celebration of Partnership on Friday, June 14—an event that honored shared efforts to rebuild UI arts facilities following the historic flood of 2008. Story

Gratitude, teamwork, opportunity

Woman on stage.

University of Iowa President Sally Mason’s message was clear. “I can say thank you over and over again to each and every one of you,” she said, “and it wouldn’t be enough.” She addressed government leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community members at a June 14 event marking the start of construction on new UI arts facilities. Photo Feature

Though weekend rain likely, lake and river levels continue to drop

Another wet weekend is on the horizon, with as much as 2 inches possible in the Iowa River basin through Saturday night. In spite of the potential for rain, the numbers for Coralville Lake and the Iowa River continue to move in a positive direction. Story

Arts and Minds program moves to Macbride Auditorium

Due to an increased risk of thunderstorms, today’s Arts and Minds: A Celebration of Partnership program is moving to its rain location—Macbride Auditorium in Macbride Hall on the University of Iowa Pentacrest. Story

A look inside the Iowa Ladies Football Academy

Published
2013.06.11

Solon's Anne Edwards learned about the Hawkeye football game day experience from a player's perspective by participating in this year's Iowa Ladies Football Academy, which raised $230,000 for Iowa Children's Hospital. Story from: Cedar Rapids Gazette

Cedar Rapids Gazette

UI study to evaluate how footwear might affect foot changes during pregnancy

Women ages 18 to 40 who are in the first trimester of pregnancy may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study to examine changes in the feet during pregnancy. Story

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