As demand for organic products continues to grow, producers and experts will share tips on transitioning into organic production and methods to enhance organic operations at the 14th Annual Iowa Organic Conference Nov. 16-17 on the University of Iowa campus.

The University of Iowa's PAVE program pairs incoming student veterans with trained, academically successful veterans who are already on campus to help them transition from the military to college.

The University of Iowa has planned a number of campus events in recognition of Veterans Day.

Maree Scholl, of Mason City, was playing at the playground when a 17-foot bar fell off of a piece of playground equipment and hit her in the head. Doctors at her hometown hospital sent her to UI Children’s Hospital, where a team of specialists could determine the extent of her injuries.

University of Iowa open enrollment is underway for UI faculty and staff.

Five-year-old Josie, recovering from surgery, lies on her hospital bed, a stuffed rabbit clutched in her arms. Four nurses enter the room, each taking their turn introducing themselves, checking Josie’s vitals, and helping her as she struggles with pain and nausea.

The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy reports the Iowa Board of Regents approval of the schematic design, project description, and budget for the construction of a new facility during their recent meeting in Iowa City.

University of Iowa engineering graduate student Lee Hauser studies mussels in the Iowa River with an eye on a career in water resource engineering after graduation.

David Frisvold, assistant professor of economics, will present “Public Policy and Personal Health: Effective tools for combating obesity,” on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at noon in the Iowa Theater, Iowa Memorial Union.

In 2013, Caitlyn Hill underwent a bone marrow transplant at University of Iowa Children's Hospital. Today, she has 100 percent donor red blood cells and is considered cured of sickle cell anemia.

Senator Tom Harkin visited the University of Iowa's Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building Oct. 28 to learn about federally funded research under way at the facility, and to emphasize the health and economic impact of funded research.

Several UI College of Nursing students who are enrolled in the Community and Public Health Nursing Practicum recently presented on a community action project about rural health and safety on Iowa’s farms.