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Unglamorous, unseen, unsung
Published: 2013.06.11 | By Stephen Pradarelli | 10:05 AM
Published: 2013.06.11
By Stephen Pradarelli
10:05 AM
Mitigation measures like flood response plans and so-called "invisible walls" aren't especially sexy; no ribbon cuttings, groundbreaking ceremonies or speeches mark their implementation. But when a flood hits, mitigation can mean the difference between a building that gets swamped and one that remains dry. Story
 

Coralville Lake should crest well below top of dam

Published: 
2013.06.05 | By Stephen Pradarelli | 12:45 PM
The IMU with flood walls surrounding it

Coralville Lake is now expected to crest at about 708 feet—4 feet below the top of the dam—before dropping by Friday, more encouraging news as the University of Iowa begins putting final touches on its protective measures. Story

Heckman named UI's first Beinecke scholar

Published: 
2013.06.05 | By University Communication and Marketing | 09:59 AM
A young man wearing a red dress shirt and a black tie smiling at the camera.

Derek Heckman, a University of Iowa junior from Peoria, Ill., has been named a 2013 Beinecke Scholar—the UI’s first winner of the fellowship designed to support advanced study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Story

UI presents inaugural Information Technology Leadership Award

Published: 
2013.06.04 | By Nicole Riehl | 12:58 PM
Doug Eltoft and Steve Fleagle

Doug Eltoft, chief technology officer for the College of Engineering, received the inaugural IT Leadership Award in recognition of his visionary capacity to imagine, collaborate, design, and create an ever-changing and robust computing environment. Story

With drier forecast, UI remains vigilant while looking to rest of summer

Published: 
2013.06.04 | By Stephen Pradarelli | 12:01 PM
flood barriers around IATL

Continued favorable weather forecasts, dropping levels in the Coralville reservoir, and lower-than-anticipated flow and elevation of the Iowa River through Iowa City are giving the University of Iowa a chance to catch its collective breath and begin taking a longer view of campus operations through the summer. Story

Revving up his career

Published: 
2013.06.04 | By Lois J. Gray | 09:33 AM
Daniel Peters cleans a car

Thanks to the University of Iowa College of Education's REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) Program, Daniel Peters has landed a dream job with Carousel Nissan in Iowa City, where the car connoisseur is contributing his time and talents. Story

Officials survey flood preparations

Published: 
2013.06.03 | By Tim Schoon and Lin Larson | 05:51 PM
Governor Branstad surveys flood damage

Standing on the Iowa Memorial Union footbridge, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds surveyed the University of Iowa’s defenses against a swollen Iowa River, remarking on just how much the state has learned about floods and flood protection over the past five years. Photo Feature

New projections prompt cautious optimism

Published: 
2013.06.03 | By Lin Larson | 12:53 PM
Men standing atop a flood barrier.

The University of Iowa continues to closely monitor projections of Coralville Reservoir outflow and Iowa River flow through Iowa City, adjusting protective measures accordingly. Monday, June 3, flood projections are more optimistic than last week’s. Story

Alumni awards ceremony still planned for June 8

Published: 
2013.06.03 | By Sara Epstein Moninger | 12:51 PM

A swollen Iowa River is making travel to campus more difficult, but all activities at the Levitt Center for University Advancement June 7-9 will go on as scheduled. Story

MusicIC features world premiere

Published: 
2013.06.03 | By Steve Parrott | 11:39 AM

MusicIC, Iowa City’s summer chamber music festival, returns June 12-16 for its third season, which will also be its first season as a Summer of the Arts Event. The festival includes three evening concerts, a Sunday afternoon family concert, and a mid-week discussion and performance of “love and loss in poetry and music.” And it’s all free and open to the public. Story

Arthur inspires Carnaval parade experience for Iowa Arts Festival

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Arthur inspires Carnaval parade experience for Iowa Arts Festival
Published: 
2013.06.01
Ariane Parkes-Perret walks through the Iowa City pedestrian mall in costume Saturday as part of a preview for the Iowa City Carnaval Parade that will take place June 9. Alesha L. Crews / Iowa City Press-Citizen

Loyce Arthur, UI theater arts associate professor, is working with the community to create costumes and props for a Carnaval Parade Sunday, June 9, that begins at 9:45 a.m. downtown as part of the Iowa Arts Festival. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

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