An Iowa farmer and his family discovered an assortment of mammoth bones in their backyard; they hope assistance from the University of Iowa will uncover many more.

With the aid of a wireless remote presence robot, patients at Mercy Medical Center emergency room in Clinton now have immediate access to specialists from the University of Iowa Stroke Center.

A University of Iowa law professor encourages nursing homes to expand their policies so residents can keep pets, and states to change laws and regulations where necessary to make it easier.

On June 7, Gov. Terry Branstad proclaimed June 11-17 as Iowa Museum Week. This week of awareness will recognize the important roles of museums, historical societies, and collections in all 99 counties of Iowa.

The University of Iowa helps make the Iowa City area one of America's brainiest cities.

Rural and small-town residents are quickly losing access to legal services as aging attorneys retire and close their small practices. The University of Iowa College of Law is working with the Iowa State Bar Association to start a new program that encourages law students to practice in rural areas.

University of Iowa professors and students took to the roof of Van Allen Hall Tuesday evening, June 5, to set up five telescopes built exclusively for observing the sun for a public viewing of Venus's transit across the sun. An overcast sky prevented all but a few brief glimpses of the rare astronomical event.

The University of Iowa's Global Education Summer Institute for Teachers will bring 35 middle, junior, and high school educators from Iowa’s four congressional districts to the UI campus for three days of training, guest speakers, group activities, and workshops, all at no cost to the teachers.

The University of Iowa’s Hancher has announced its 2012-2013 schedule of events, which includes dance, music, theater, and family-friendly fare. Tickets for the entire season—including $10 tickets for youth and college students for all events—are now on sale via an order form available on the Hancher website.

University of Iowa Recreational Services is offering rowing camps and clinics throughout the summer. Those who are curious about rowing also may be interested in an open house with Hawkeye Community Rowing on June 9.

Drew Wall and other UI Health Care patients are determined to give something back, whether that means sharing their stories, volunteering, or donating funds that support research or strengthen clinical programs.

A University of Iowa law professor who has written widely about the Dred Scott family will participate in the dedication of a statue this week that commemorates the civil rights pioneers.