Ranging from online maps about stream and rainfall information to collaborating with NASA to improve satellite measurements of rainfall, virtually all Iowa Flood Center projects are aimed at giving Iowans the information they need to anticipate and live safely with floods.

A genetic breeding experiment to probe brain circuits involved in compulsive behavior has revealed a surprising connection with obesity. Loss of an obesity-causing gene restored normal grooming behavior in OCD mice. Surprisingly, the OCD mutation also restored normal body weight in obese mice.

Professor Mitchell Kelly's influence on future teachers and his personal, inspiring approach to his work have earned him the 2012-13 Collegiate Teaching Award, the College of Education’s highest honor recognizing excellence in teaching.

June 9, a vibrant stream of marchers took the streets of downtown Iowa City, bringing a taste of island, Latin American, and global urban tradition to the annual Iowa Arts Festival.

The University of Iowa will mark the start of construction on new arts facilities—and thank the state and federal leaders who made the projects possible—during a June 14 event on the UI Pentacrest.

The Eleventh Hour makes the expertise of the Iowa Summer Writing Festival available to the public, free of charge. The series includes presentations on topics of interest to anyone interested in writing and literature. Fridays are reserved for faculty readings.

If you’ve been on the east side of campus any time in the last month, no doubt you’ve noticed the ongoing utility construction work impacting Burlington, Madison, and Court Streets and changing normal traffic flow near the UI Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

With fickle weather on the horizon, including a soggy system forecast for the area over the next few weeks, Johnson County officials are encouraging the University of Iowa and municipalities to keep flood protection measures in place for the foreseeable future.

UI Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

University of Iowa Facilities Management will conduct a series of steam blows at the east side of the Power Plant starting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 10 and ending by 4 p.m.

University staff, faculty, students, and alumni are accomplishing great things every day. See who’s making news with awards, publications, promotion and tenure, and more.

“Foiled Again,” an exhibit of works by students of Professor Virginia Myers, is being held in conjunction with the 23rd annual University of Iowa Summer Foil Imaging Workshop. A public reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, at the Drewelowe Gallery in Studio Arts Building.