Corinne Peek-Asa, professor of occupational and environmental health in the University of Iowa College of Public Health, says rural culture encourages too many farmers to "suck it up" when they're facing psychological or emotional stress instead of seeking mental health care.

Students in the University of Iowa's Initiative for Sustainable Communities will hold community meetings with residents of Mason City's North End during a dinner progressing through three neighborhood restaurants. The students are working with Mason City leaders to develop a comprehensive plan to help revitalize the North End.

The idea of building Pearl Street Park in Sioux City, Iowa, began when University of Iowa School of Urban and Regional Planning students completed a green-space study to help identify Sioux City's needs. A private donation helped make the new park a reality.

Michael Abràmoff, a University of Iowa physician and scientist who successfully developed new technology to enhance the detection of eye disease in people affected by diabetes, will participate in two Congressional briefings on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Carri Casteel, associate professor of occupational and environmental health in the UI College of Public Health, offers five suggestions for policy makers to consider as they look to address the state’s prescription opioid addiction crisis.

A report from the University of Iowa’s Injury Prevention Resource Center offers five program recommendations for policy makers to consider as they address the prescription opioid addiction crisis in the state.

The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center is expanding the services it offers to Iowa nonprofit organizations and opening a second office in Des Moines, adding to the university services offered at the Iowa Center for Higher Education.

A new report from the University of Iowa includes several policy and program recommendations to address the state’s opioid crisis after UI representatives led a process involving dozens of stakeholders from across the state.

Katharine M. Broton, assistant professor in the University of Iowa College of Education, will share a grant from the Kresge Foundation to study solutions to student homelessness and hunger.

Black-and-gold pride runs deep in the McCarty family. Ankeny, Iowa, native and owner of QA Graphics Dan McCarty was the sixth family member to attend the University of Iowa and says the tenth graduated from the UI earlier this year.

The Marion Police Department is teaming up with University of Iowa researchers to take a proactive step toward reducing crime and improving policing strategies.

The University of Iowa’s nonprofit assistance center is opening a new office in Des Moines and expanding its services to help the state’s nonprofit organizations improve the lives of Iowans.