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Community-backed petition fails to save Insect Zoo from closure
Despite the support from thousands, the Insect Zoo at Iowa State University will remain closed. Last month, the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ...
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An Iowa State gem rediscovered: 'Stars Over VEISHEA' painting returns to the spotlight
VEISHEA was discontinued years ago, but the memories remain. Now so does a special painting depicting a 1970 Stars Over ...
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Could black bears call Iowa home again?
Several black bears spent the winter tucked into dens in northeastern Iowa, which wildlife experts say is a “step up the ...
Hines' Iowa State mailbag: Where do Cyclones fit in the new NIL world?
Iowa State columnist Travis Hines has covered the Cyclones for the Des Moines Register and Ames Tribune since 2012. Contact ...
University of Iowa plants state's largest Miyawaki forest
The University of Iowa has transformed a once-empty space near the Hillcrest Residence Hall into the state's largest Miyawaki ...
State of Iowa invests in historic Underground Railroad sanctuary, also brings water quality focus
Other plans for the site include a plaza and pergola for outdoor gatherings, along with the new heritage center to house the ...