The board that governs Iowa's three public universities has released a study which indicates the institutions provide an economic spark to the state. Consultant Hannah Ruffridge told the board yesterday that her firm estimate the three schools accounted for 6.2% of the state's gross domestic product … [Read more...]
Students demand public forums with board that governs UI, ISU, UNI
A group of students are asking the state board that oversees the three state universities to host public meetings with students on the campuses in Ames, Cedar Falls and Iowa City. Sara Castro, a Grinnell College student, said students of color are experiencing a rise in racism and are finding it … [Read more...]
ISU honoring students who gave ultimate sacrifice
Four former Iowa State University students who were killed while serving in World War Two and Vietnam will be honored on this Veterans Day during ISU's annual Gold Star Hall ceremony. Kristin Erdman, spokeswoman for the ISU Memorial Union, says family members of each of the four servicemen will … [Read more...]
ISU economist finds continued decline in farm equity
An Iowa State University study finds farm equity across the state is on the decline. The study of more than 200 mid-size Iowa farms found 44% could be classified as having vulnerable liquidity in December of 2018. That was just 31% in December of 2014. ISU Extension economist Alejandro Plastina … [Read more...]
Regents to vote on rule to prohibit members from betting on sports
The Board of Regents will consider a policy at its meeting next week in Cedar Falls that prevents members from betting on state university sports teams. Information from the board says the policy was developed to remove any question of conflict of interest after the state law allowing sports … [Read more...]
Iowa State University confirms fans were hurt in fall at football stadium
Iowa State University has acknowledge that some fans were injured when a fan fell from the upper deck in Jack Trice Stadium Saturday. The ISU statement doesn't not identify the exact number of people hurt or their names. Here is the statement: "Iowa State University is in contact with the … [Read more...]
Ex-DMR columnist hopes RAGBRAI versus Iowa’s Ride can be avoided
A former Des Moines Register columnist who hosted many of the newspaper's yearly bike rides across the state of Iowa is hoping for a reconciliation that keeps the event's management team in place. The man who's managed the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa for the past 16 years … [Read more...]
22.8% of female undergrads at ISU say they’ve been sexually assaulted
A new survey finds more than one in five women who are Iowa State University students say they have been the victims of sexual assault during their college career. The Association of American Universities surveyed students at 33 institutions across the country, including about 4,800 at Iowa State … [Read more...]
ISU economist says China trade talk is a positive
Members of Iowa agriculture sector are finding hope in the tentative trade deal announced between the United States and China. President Donald Trump says China has agreed to buy between 40 and 50 billion dollars in U.S. agriculture products, if the deal goes through. Iowa State University … [Read more...]
ISU researchers explore fabric tunnels as way to protect crops
Researchers at Iowa State University are developing short, fabric-covered tunnels which could be the solution to protecting certain organic crops from destructive pests. By design, organic agriculture limits the products that can be applied to crops to kill pests and weeds. ISU’s Mark Gleason … [Read more...]