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Iowan Whitson delighted to be back in orbit
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UI astronomer hopes new telescope will unlock some universal mysteries
Many space scientists in Iowa are thrilled after seeing the first high-resolution images being...
Iowan Whitson starts historic 5th research mission aboard space station
The population of the International Space Station rose to 11 this morning as Iowa native Peggy...
Iowan Whitson rockets into orbit on another record-setting spaceflight
America's most experienced astronaut is adding to her resume, with a record-breaking fifth trip...
Astronaut Whitson scheduled for lift-off early Tuesday
After repeated delays, the countdown clock is again ticking toward launch for Iowa native...
Sunday liftoff now set for astronaut Whitson and crew
The countdown clock is again ticking toward a weekend launch for Iowa native astronaut Peggy...
UI expert: Don’t stress out if your job interview is being conducted by a chatbot
More Iowa employers are using chatbots driven by artificial intelligence to conduct their first...
Grassley to hold hearing over DNA database of bankrupt ’23andMe’
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley will chair a Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday to study the...
Former Iowa farm girl’s 5th space mission launches tomorrow
Iowa-born astronaut Peggy Whitson and three crewmates are preparing for tomorrow morning's launch...
Iowan Whitson preps for 5th space mission
America's most experienced astronaut, Iowa native Peggy Whitson, is scheduled to launch Sunday...
Iowa astronaut Whitson has to skip this weekend’s Hall of Fame induction
Iowa native Peggy Whitson will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in Florida this...
AAA: Iowa motorists could drive safer by enabling simple cell phone function
The number of crashes and deaths in Iowa attributed to drivers being distracted by their...
The new Iowa road map is available in paper, no batteries required!
While many Iowans use their phones or a navigation system to find their way around, some rely on...
Iowa’s frequent fliers will soon need to have a star on their IDs
A month from today, some Iowans may find their driver's license is no longer an acceptable form of...
Iowans are warned that customer support scams are on the rise
Iowans are being reminded to steer clear of popups or emails that claim your computer or phone is...
Expert urges Iowa parents to take an active role in kids’ social media lives
A recent University of Iowa study found almost half of all parents say they don’t monitor or...
UI space scientist thrilled at discovery of dozens of new moons orbiting Saturn
Turns out, there's a lot more floating around the planet Saturn than those famous rings. Space...
Prof: Federal cuts threaten UI’s space sciences research
A University of Iowa professor says funding cuts to the National Science Foundation -will- be felt...
Iowans are urged to unplug from the distraction of technology
Surveys find 98% of all adult Iowans now own a cell phone, and while the technology has changed...
Companies cite rising copper theft as Iowa lawmakers review ‘sabotage’ bill
Companies that provide telecommunication and wireless services are asking legislators to update...
Iowa’s governor bans use of RedNote, Lemon8, DeepSeek in state government
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued an executive order that bans state agencies from using Chinese...
Governor’s bill on cell phone use in Iowa schools clears subcommittee
The governor's proposal to ban students from using cell phones during class time has cleared...
Iowa astronaut Whitson to join elite group of space-faring honorees (AUDIO)
Iowa native Peggy Whitson will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame this spring,...
Data center with 500 jobs coming to Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids City Council voted to approve an agreement Tuesday for the Quality Technology...
Iowa Congressman Nunn says Chinese cyber attacks escalating
Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn says recent cyber attacks show communist China is ramping up its...
Like most people, our cell phones don’t like the cold, either
Forecasters say Iowa may not see temperatures above 32-degrees again for at least another week,...
Iowan Whitson to lead international crew in historic 5th space mission
Iowa-born astronaut Peggy Whitson is scheduled to command another two-week mission to the...
IRS: Don’t heed tax advice from scammers on social media
With just a few business days left in 2024, some Iowans may be scrambling to shore up their tax...
Residents in northwest Iowa town can file non-emergency police reports online
The police department in the northwest Iowa community of Le Mars is among the first in the state...
Waste haulers say improper disposal of lithium batteries causing dangerous fires
Everything from computers to power tools now contain lithium batteries and that has created a...