IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 5 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Founded by CLAS faculty member, Anne Frank Initiative continues to grow * Following the 2022 planting of the Anne Frank horse chestnut sapling on the University of Iowa (UI) Pentacrest, the Anne Frank Initiative (AFI), an International Programs affinity group, has expanded its programming and deepened its presence across campus and in the broader community. Kirsten Kumpf Baele, distinguished associate professor of instruc more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Habitat variety draws visitors to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh * Following Iowa Hwy. 15 north out of Armstrong leads to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh - two public areas nearly identical in shape and size on the Iowa Minnesota border. "You can make a day of it out here - fish the lake, hunt pheasants, deer or ducks, paddle the lake or marsh - just enjoy the day," said Lucas Straw, wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natu more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS physicists find low-cost way to calibrate magnetometers * Why it matters Magnetometers help researchers study magnetic fields on Earth and in space, but calibrating them can be expensive and difficult without access to specialized facilities. This study shows that a lower-cost method can produce accurate results, potentially expanding hands-on opportunities for students, educators, citizen scientists, and researchers more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 5 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig to Present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Carlson Family of Page County Southwest Iowa farm family recognized for stewardship, livestock care and community leadership - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Carlson family of Page County during an event on Friday, August 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carlson Farms near Clarinda. The award reco more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Year round recreation available at Dekalb Wildlife Area * Given its size and ease of access - an hour south of Des Moines and just off I-35 - it's no wonder that Dekalb Wildlife Area is a popular spot with hunters, birders and those who like to walk in the woods. At more than 2,300 acres, access to much of Dekalb is available by county gravel roads that also serve as a get-away-from-the-crowd place to hike. Hiking options will expa more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS's top stories from summer 2026 * #5\. From Iowa to the international stage: Outreach program helps young mathematicians reach new heights Through the Iowa Junior Math Academy and related outreach programs, CLAS faculty connect Iowa students with challenging mathematics, experienced mentors, and a community of peers who share their interests. Those sustained connections are helping young mathematicians build confidenc more PR