Rain causing a crisis for area farmers Nov 11, 2009
According to George Cummins, Iowa State University Extensions Director for Floyd County, farmers may also take a hit because of the lower test weight for beans and corn. Corn and beans have been coming in at a lower test weight, he said, because of the cool summer that didn't help the corn reach full maturity. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Iowa State University researcher discovers key to vital DNA, protein interaction Nov 11, 2009
AMES, Iowa A researcher at Iowa State University has discovered how a group of proteins from plant pathogenic bacteria interact with DNA in the plant cell, opening up the possibility for what the scientist calls a "cascade of advances.". Adam Bogdanove, associate professor in plant pathology, was researching the molecular basis of bacterial diseases of rice when he and Matthew Moscou, a student in the bioinformatics and computation biology graduate program, discovered that the so-called TAL... (EurekAlert!)
Kayvan runs at state all-star cross country meet Nov 10, 2009
Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 4:25 PM CST AMES Keokuks Morgan Kayvan participated in the 2009 Iowa Association of Track Coaches Senior All-Star Meet Saturday at the Iowa State University Cross Country Course. Kayvan placed 25th among 79 runners in the girls event. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Studies show harm from violent games Nov 10, 2009
Craig Anderson of Iowa State University in Ames states, "These brain studies corroborate the many behavioral and cognitive studies showing that violent video games lead to increases in aggression.". Many people may argue that violence in video games makes them more fun to play, but they are completely unaware of what it's doing to them. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
National Academy report cites Ames Laboratory's strength in new materials research Nov 10, 2009
Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science laboratory operated for the DOE by Iowa State University. Ames Laboratory creates innovative materials, technologies and energy solutions. (EurekAlert!)
Harvesting Energy From Nature's Motions Nov 10, 2009
28, 2008) Iowa State University researcher Robert Jernigan believes that his research shows proteins have controlled motions. Most biochemists traditionally believe proteins have many random, uncontrolled. (Science Daily)
NSSE changes how colleges judge success, identify weaknesses Nov 9, 2009
And Iowa State University professor Stephen Porter argues that NSSE and similar surveys aren't reliable, partly because students have problems correctly answering even simple questions about factual information. But NSSE's influence can't be dismissed. (USA Today)
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Published: Friday, November 6, 2009 1:35 PM CST Four local high school runners have been chosen to compete at the 2009 Iowa Senior All Star Cross Country Meet Saturday at the Iowa State University National Course in Ames. Cody Hogue of Fort Madison High School will represent southeast Iowa. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Island village hit by suspected swine flu Nov 7, 2009
The domestic shorthaired cat was treated last week at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames and has recovered, officials said. The virus also has been confirmed in two ferrets - one in Oregon and the other in Nebraska - but they died. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
It happened This Week: Nov. 4-11 Nov 7, 2009
Coach Clay Stapleton said his Iowa State University football team "was suffering the same fate this year as the Republican party.". The fall carnival, put on by St. Mary's Parents Club, had a circus theme. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Cat in Iowa the First to Catch Swine Flu Nov 6, 2009
He was brought last week to Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, where it was confirmed he had the H1N1 virus ... "In this particular instance, the cat was treated for its dehydration with fluid therapy and also with antibiotics upon the results of testing," said Albert Jergens, professor of internal medicine at Iowa State University. (ABC News)
Protect Your Cat From Swine Flu Nov 6, 2009
The cat was taken to the Iowa State University s College of Veterinary Medicine for treatment and was tested for H1N1 after family members mentioned they had recently been ill. The test was positive and was later confirmed by additional tests by the US Departmrnt of Agriculture. (Suite101.com)
I Can Has Swine Flu? A Pet Comes Down With H1N1 Nov 5, 2009
Late last week, when the cat came down with flu-like symptoms malaise, loss of appetite its owners brought it to Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine for treatment. The family mentioned to the vet that they had also recently battled illness, which led to testing the pet for H1N1. (Time.com)
Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe Nov 5, 2009
As reported Wednesday by the Associated Press, veterinarians at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine announced the first laboratory-confirmed case of H1N1 infection in a cat. Veterinarian Dr. Brett Sponseller said two of three people who lived in the house with the 13-year-old feline had shown flu-like symptoms before the animal became ill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Ethanol plants, cooperatives find middle ground Nov 5, 2009
A recent Iowa grain and biofuel flow study by Iowa State University economists Chad Hart and Tun-Hsiang Yu indicated elevators remain the largest buyer of Iowa grain, but ethanol plants increased their share of the pie. That survey showed between the 1999-2000 crop year and the 2007-2008 crop year, the share of Iowa corn sold directly to processors, including ethanol plants, doubled to 32 percent. (Agri-View, WI)
Wet Weather Delays Harvest From Midwest to South Nov 5, 2009
The longer the remaining U.S. cotton, corn and soybean crops stay out, the greater the potential for consumers to feel the effects and face slightly higher prices for products ranging from sodas to tofu to meat, said Chad Hart, an extension economist at Iowa State University. One saving grace for Midwest grain farmers is their corn and soybeans were in relatively good shape heading into the recent rainy spell, and expectations remained high for a still-large production year. (ABC News -- Business)
Discovery Of Novel Protein Offers Hope For Possible Parkinson’s Disease Cure Nov 5, 2009
4, 2009) Researchers at Iowa State University have found an essential key to possibly cure Parkinson's disease and are looking for others. See also. (Science Daily)
Improved Human, Object Detection Technology With New Computer Software Nov 5, 2009
6, 2006) Two Iowa State University computer scientists are developing image-analysis software and related hardware that will measure the quality of colonoscopy procedures. Their goal is better procedures and. (Science Daily)
Pigs in Indiana Test Positive for H1N1 Nov 5, 2009
Separately Wednesday, officials said that the virus has been confirmed in a cat treated at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. It's the first known case of the virus to be diagnosed in a cat. (CBS News -- Health)
Alyssa Foster receives endowed scholarship Nov 5, 2009
Having lived on a family farm her entire life, Alyssa plans to attend Iowa State University to major in Agricultural Education. She has always wanted to be a teacher and will thus combine that with her love of agriculture, having learned first hand the importance that agriculture has on everyday needs. (Kalona News, IA)
KWPC's Potter airs his final broadcast Nov 4, 2009
Potter s family includes his son, Matt Potter, 30, of Muscatine; and daughters, Jamie Belknap, 25, of Muscatine; and Rachel Potter, 19, who is a sophomore at Iowa State University. He also has three grandchildren and a fourth on the way, he said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
‘Thousands of emotions' greet soldiers Nov 4, 2009
Walker, who will return to Ames to finish his education at Iowa State University, served with the 1133rd in 2003 and 2004, but in 2008, he married. I think in some ways, that made it harder, Loden said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
First Draft Of The Pig: Researchers Sequence Swine Genome Nov 4, 2009
In addition to the USDA funding, funding and technical support were provided by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche; European Union SABRE; the Institute for Pig Genetics, Netherlands; INRA Genescope, France; Iowa Pork Producers Association; Iowa State University; Korean National Livestock Research Institute; National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Japan; National Pork Board, U.S.; North Carolina Pork Council; North Carolina Agricultural Research Service; North Carolina State University;... (Science Daily)
Origin Of Cosmic Rays: VERITAS Telescopes Help Solve 100-year-old Mystery Nov 3, 2009
"The detection of M82 indicates that the universe is full of natural particle accelerators, and as ground-based gamma-ray observatories continue to improve, further discoveries are inevitable." said Martin Pohl, a professor of physics at Iowa State University who helped lead the study. A next-generation VHE gamma-ray observatory, the Advanced Gamma-ray Imaging System (AGIS), is already under development. (Science Daily)
Ventilate, take other safety measures to prevent manure pit explosions (15) Nov 2, 2009
Iowa State University press release: news/2009/oct/060901. htm. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Iowa State graduate mixes acting with entomology Nov 1, 2009
Dunphy, a 2007 graduate of Iowa State University who has degrees in zoology, entomology and animal ecology, is a research assistant for ISU's Entomology Department. He works for the university's mosquito surveillance program and recently wrote a research article detailing the invasion of a new mosquito species in Iowa. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Study measures significance of agriculture to Iowa's economy (3) Nov 1, 2009
"What impresses me is that when you consider the growth and diversification of Iowa's economy over recent years, agriculture is still a very dominant player. For certain counties, it is the primary industry," said Dan Otto, Iowa State University Extension economist who helped prepare the study. Otto points out that agriculture-related jobs account for more than 50 percent of employment in 20 Iowa counties. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Tom Wilson cast in "Sweeney Todd" Nov 1, 2009
Tom Wilson, a senior at Iowa State University, will be cast as Judge Turpin in the upcoming ISU Opera Studio production of "Sweeney Todd." Performances are Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. at Fisher Theatre in Ames. A final performance is Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Stephens Auditorium ticket office or through Ticketmaster. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
it will help them win Oct 31, 2009
Hector Avalos is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Iowa State University and Executive Director of the. A former faith-healer, he has written previously on miracles and faith-healing for. (Harper's Magazine)
First Keokuk Executive Field Day brings business, farm communities together Oct 30, 2009
The Field Day was the brainchild of Chris Lindner of LCL Farms, Inc., in partnership with the Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce and the Iowa State University Extension Service. I get a lot of kids out here in the combine, Lindner said, but Ive had a lot of adults ask about it, too. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Why are you seeking public office? Oct 29, 2009
Occupation: Iowa State University since 1992. Brian C. Reimers FOR CITY COUNCIL. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Farmers hope rain stays away Oct 28, 2009
"We're definitely behind," said Kyle Jensen, Iowa State University Field Agronomist based in southwest Iowa. "(The weather) is just delaying us all the time. It's just pushing the harvest back further." As of early last week, only eight percent of Iowa's soybean crop and four percent of the corn crop was harvested. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Regular Exercise May Help Fight the Flu Oct 27, 2009
Dr. Marian L. Kohut and colleagues at Iowa State University in Ames report the findings in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Whether the findings translate to humans is unknown. (Newsmax)
How temperature data was analyzed Oct 27, 2009
Three professors of statistics agreed: David Peterson, retired from Duke University; Mack Shelley, director of public policy and administration at Iowa State University; and Edward Melnick from New York University. Each was given two spreadsheets, neither of which had any indication they were temperature data. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
New ISU basketball facility named after Sheffield family Oct 25, 2009
Sunday October 25, 2009. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Coaches' Quotes Oct 25, 2009
Good week for Iowa State University over Lincoln, Nebraska. The volleyball team comes over here and ends a 75-match losing streak and helped send a message for this university and our athletic department. (7 KETV Omaha)
Muscatine student earns a spot on All-State orchestra Oct 24, 2009
Central Middle School eighth-grader Daniel Fillmore has been selected to play next month in the Junior All-State Honors Orchestra in the Fisher Theatre at Iowa State University ... He is the first middle school student in the Muscatine Community School District to be selected to play with the Junior All-State Honors Orchestra in the Fisher Theatre at Iowa State University next month. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Study finds heavy video gaming can hurt attention span Oct 23, 2009
The Iowa State University study, published in the latest issue of the professional journal Psychophysiology, found those who played video games for about 40 hours a week had more difficulty focusing their attention than those who played video games less than a couple of hours a week ... Rob West, one of the authors of the study and Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Cognitive Psychology Program at Iowa State University, said those individuals who played video game too much... (Xinhuanet, China)
Emelda R. Dewey Oct 23, 2009
Emelda began attending classes in early childhood education at Iowa State University and opened Happitime Pre-School in her home in 1959. She continued to run the preschool for 28 years. (Charles City Press, IO)
4 council candidates running unopposed Oct 23, 2009
Currently enrolled in graduate school of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program at Iowa State University. Community Involvement: Three terms as Seventh Ward councilwomen; Keokuk Economic Development Corp., board member and past president; Keokuk Area Community Foundation, executive board member; Hoerner YMCA, former board member; Main Street Keokuk, Inc., city liaison; Keokuk Convention and Tourism Bureau, former liaison; Great River Regional Waste Authority, commissioner representing... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
News in brief Oct 22, 2009
Dodge, La'James College-Mason City, Minnesota State University, North Iowa Co. College(Calmar) North Iowa Co. College (NIACC), Rasmussen College, Solon Professional Academy, Simpson College, SW Minnesota State University, University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Iowa, Upper Iowa University, Waldorf College, Wayne State College, Wyotech College and Faust Institute of Cosmetology. After the college fair , senior and junior parents are invited to come listen to a speaker... (Forest City Summit, IO)
BPW salutes Dunek, Piper at annual banquet Oct 22, 2009
When McCoy read, She received her bachelors degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University, Susan Dunek started to tear up a bit, and then recovered herself somewhat at the words, is currently enrolled in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies graduate program at Iowa State University. . (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Jamie Oliver, Experts: School Lunch Stinks Oct 21, 2009
New School Lunch Nutrition Guidelines: Jamie Oliver Star Chef Advocates New Equipment - ABC News. Diet Experts Issue New Guidelines for School Lunches. (ABC News)
City happy with new hire Oct 21, 2009
Has an associate s degree from Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, a bachelor s degree from Iowa State University and a law degree from Drake University. His first city position was as an administrative assistant to the mayor in Fort Dodge for two years, followed by a position as a city manager in West Burlington for five years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Report: Schools should adopt healthier meals despite costs Oct 20, 2009
The guidelines could also be used by the food industry to help create new "healthy kid-friendly products," says Helen Jensen, who served on the committee and is a professor of economics at Iowa State University. Posted. (USA Today -- News)
Ain't that America: balloon boy's cultural moment Oct 20, 2009
"It may have been a grab for attention, but people were happy to take a look at it - perhaps to distract from the real business that we're supposed to be getting down to here, health care and everything else," says Emily Godbey, an Iowa State University scholar who studies how America gawks and rubbernecks at spectacle. Barnum's famed hoaxes, showcased in his touring 19th-century "American Museum," were whoppers for sure. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chad W. Clark Oct 17, 2009
Following their marriage, Chad and Karma moved to Ames, Iowa where he attended Iowa State University and received his M.S. Degree in Animal Reproduction then on to Kansas State University, receiving his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1961. He practiced for a short time in Salt Lake City but found the city was not for him, so in 1962 the family relocated to Payette, Idaho, where he joined the Ashton Veterinary Clinic, which later became the Ashton-Clark Veterinary Clinic. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Kayvan to participate in all-star cross country meet Oct 17, 2009
The All- Star athletes will run on the Iowa State University National Championship Cross Country Course. A total of 40 runners were chosen from the Southeast Iowa Region. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Swine Flu in Swine: Flu Could Worsen; Industry at Risk Oct 15, 2009
"But we expect it to get here," said Rodney Baker, a swine veterinarian at Iowa State University. The most likely cause will be a swine flu-infected employee, he said. (National Geographic)
Regents call for hiring freeze at universities Oct 15, 2009
The regents urged presidents of the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa to consider a temporary tuition surcharge and temporary and permanent layoffs, among other cuts. Plans to chop $60 million from the schools' budgets were laid out Wednesday at a special telephone meeting in the wake of an unprecedented 10 percent, across-the-board budget cut ordered by Gov. Chet Culver last week. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Paula J. McCarthy Oct 15, 2009
She attended North Iowa Community College, Iowa State University, College of St. Catherine, Minneapolis Community College and completed her bachelor's degree in gerontology at Metro State University in St. Paul in 1991. Because of her love for the elderly and less fortunate, she worked as a nursing assistant at various nursing homes when she was able. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Donated funds will be rerouted to old Hobo Museum Oct 15, 2009
The current Hobo Museum has not seen any major improvements in its lifetime with the exception of a series of projects the Foundation completed in early 2008 with the help of Bridget Belcaukami and a group of students from Iowa State University. During the time spent at the museum by the students, the east wall of the building was insulated. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Ag business grads buck downturn Oct 15, 2009
However, the ag business degree at Iowa State University, despite the weak economy, is proving its value among graduates entering the workforce ... Iowa State University is the No. 1 supplier of talent for entry level and internships for Growmark, Mitchell says. (Agri-View, WI)
Action video game players experience diminished proactive attention Oct 14, 2009
A group of researchers from Iowa State University shows that playing lots of video games has different effects on two types of cognitive activity, proactive and reactive attention. Proactive attention can be thought of as a sort of "gearing up" mechanism. (EurekAlert!)
Alumni watch: Former Muskie 'fits in well' at Grand View Oct 14, 2009
Vikings coach Mike Woodley, who is in his second season in the program that began in 2008, was an assistant coach at Iowa State University for nine seasons. We needed a punter and we visited with Trace, Woodley said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Council candidates discuss their visions for Muscatine Oct 13, 2009
Harvey, who is retired from Grain Processing Corp., has a bachelor s degree in engineering from Iowa State University and a master s of business administration from St. Ambrose ... Natvig, who works for Grain Processing Corp., has a bachelor s degree in engineering from Iowa State University and a master s of business administration from University of Iowa. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
How video games are good for the brain Oct 12, 2009
In June, an international team of researchers, including several from Iowa State University, reported that middle school students in Japan who played games in which characters helped or showed affection for others, later engaged in more of these behaviors themselves. Researchers also found that US college students randomly assigned to play a prosocial game were subsequently kinder to a fellow research subject than students who played violent or neutral games. (Boston Globe)
Pioneer Talks Crops (2) Oct 11, 2009
Data from Iowa State University looking at 35 multi-state experiments using glyphosphate resistant corn the average yield loss was two percent when the initial glyphosphate application was made to 2. 5 inch weeds. (Agri-View, WI)
Nov. 24 meeting will discuss horse feed costs (2) Oct 11, 2009
By Beth Doran, Iowa State University Extension Beef Field SpecialistThursday, October 23, 2008 9:19 AM CDT ... Peggy Miller, Iowa State University Extension horse specialist, and Beth Doran, ISU Extension beef field specialist, will present their top 10 ways to control feed costs, selecting feeds, pricing feeds, formulating rations and improving feed efficiency. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Breeders of the pack Oct 10, 2009
She worked weekends in summers as she completed her degree in animal sciences at Iowa State University. She now runs the farrowing house. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
USU breaks ground on new equine center Oct 10, 2009
Jessica Dube, a senior in the program, transferred to USU from Iowa State University specifically to participate in the new major and said the classes are everything she d hoped for. There is a lot of hands on experience, which is vital for anyone going into the horse industry, she said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Spotted® The focus is on you! Oct 10, 2009
Adrienne Marie Dunham of Athens graduated from Iowa State University. BULLETIN BOARD. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ross Schumaker, new Middle School band instructor Oct 8, 2009
A recent graduate of Iowa State University with a BA in music education, Ross has been given students with a wide variety of abilities and talent levels as he teaches sixth, seventh and eighth grade band students, a challenge he states as, "I'm ready for the year and things are working out well too." A newly wed, he and his bride live above The Kalona General Store, getting a true feel of Kalona life by living in the heart of downtown. Drawn to Kalona to teach, Schumaker shared he grew up in... (Kalona News, IA)
Scientists race to prevent ash tree's extinction Oct 8, 2009
"This one to me looks like it's much more likely to lead to extinction if we don't do anything about it," predicted Widrlechner, who also is a professor at Iowa State University in Ames. Ash trees are used commercially for baseball bats, kitchen cabinets and other products, and dominate the landscape in parts of the Midwest. (Anchorage Daily News)
Program Helps Kids Switch Over to Healthy Behaviors Oct 7, 2009
The positive effects on children remained significant at the six-month follow-up evaluation, according to a news release from Iowa State University. "The successes in this study were modest, which is what one would expect. People usually make incremental changes, but those add up over time," lead researcher Douglas Gentile, director of research at the NIMF and assistant professor of psychology at Iowa State, said in the news release. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
