An Iowa State sociologist says many rural communities that have not yet seen coronavirus outbreaks could be very susceptible to one. ISU professor David Peters modified an existing public health tool to see how susceptible different size communities are to COVID-19. He plans to survey 65 small … [Read more...]
ISU researchers trying to develop home test for COVID-19
An Iowa State University researcher is working on a test you can take at home to find out if you have COVID-19. Robbyn Anand and other researchers won a $55,000 grant for the “COVID Initiative” from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. "One of the things that was very clear is that … [Read more...]
Student leaders at state universities upset with state budget cut
Student leaders at the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa released a joint statement expressing their disappointment at the Iowa Legislature cutting $8 million dollars from higher education in their budget. University of Iowa student body president, … [Read more...]
ISU, UNI to start fall semester early and end by Thanksgiving
The University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University will start fall classes earlier and be done by Thanksgiving in an effort to avoid any problems with the coronavirus. ISU Extension vice president John Lawrence leads the fall planning committee. He says students tend to mix with others … [Read more...]
Board of Regents freeze fall tuition, student leaders ask for spring freeze too
The Board of Regents has approved a freeze on tuition at the three state-supported universities for the fall semester. The vote came after the board heard from representatives of each school. University of Northern Iowa student body president, Elle Boeding, thanked the board for the freeze and … [Read more...]
ISU research finds minor changes in activity can improve overall health
Research done in part at Iowa State University finds if we sit less and move more, it could improve our physical and mental health, while the same goes for getting more sleep. ISU kinesiology professor Jacob Meyer, the lead author of the study, says with so many disruptions to our daily work and … [Read more...]
Free financial consultations available through ISU Extension
Iowans who are facing financial hardship during the coronavirus pandemic have another place they can turn for some sound, free advice. Barb Wollan, of Webster City, is one of 11 family financial planners who work for the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Wollan says, "We realize that … [Read more...]
Ag economist reviews scenarios for Iowa grain producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a mixed forecast for crops. The monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates predicts farmers will have a good year for corn and soybean harvests, but prices are likely to drop as much as 10% for corn compared to last year. Iowa State University ag … [Read more...]
ISU entomologist doubts murder hornets will make it to Iowa
An expert on insects says there's no evidence so-called "murder hornets" are in Iowa and it's entirely possible they'll never buzz this far inland. Donald Lewis, an extension entomologist at Iowa State University, prefers to use the wasp's proper name, Vespa mandarinia, or the Asian giant hornet. … [Read more...]
ISU supply chain expert says reopening will pose more challenges
As more businesses reopen in Iowa, a supply chain management expert at Iowa State University predicts more disruptions and shortages are coming, much like we saw with toilet paper and cleaning supplies in recent weeks. Scott Grawe, associate dean of the ISU College of Business, says rebounding … [Read more...]