Buyer beware in Beijing's silk markets Jul 17, 2008
Editor's note: McNace, a native of Van Meter, is one of several University of Iowa students currently in China in preparation for the 2008 Olympics. The markets in Beijing resemble a shopper's paradise. (Dallas County News, IA)
Chuck and Laurie Miller Jul 17, 2008
He went on to graduate school at the University of Iowa and got a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. He is currently employed at Washington Physical Therapy Services, P.C. as a Physical Therapist. (Kalona News, IA)
Respite care nightmare Jul 17, 2008
The University of Iowa mobile dental unit asked if they could check her teeth and then recommended pulling all her teeth. I asked if they were abscessed or infected; they said no, there were just a lot of root tips where her teeth had broken off. (Kalona News, IA)
Former Hawkeye Solverson To Play In Greece Jul 17, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... IOWA CITY, IA - Former University of Iowa women's basketball standout has inked a deal to play professionally in Thessaloniki, Greece, beginning Sept. 1. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Johansen takes over as Sycamore's AD Jul 16, 2008
And he's used to being in a college town coming from Iowa City with the University of Iowa. Johansen also thinks that Iowa City and Coralville, Iowa, and Sycamore and DeKalb have a lot similar features, so that made him feel confident when coming to the area. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
New hospital, or ancient burial ground? Jul 16, 2008
DENISON, Iowa -- An official with the Office of the State Archeologist at the University of Iowa will survey the site for a new hospital in Denison in the next few days to determine if the area served as a burial ground for Native Americans centuries ago. "The Denison area has known significant archeological sites including some with burials," said Dr. John Doershuk, state archeologist. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
District hires FHS associate principal Jul 16, 2008
He is an FHS and University of Iowa graduate, who spent eight years as a strength instructor and football coach at the college level before returning to FHS three years ago. Monday was the first school board meeting he attended in his role as an administrator. (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
Mattison Receives Rabold Distinguished Player Award Jul 16, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... After an outstanding high school career at Penn High School, Mattison took his talents to the University of Iowa, where he was named second team all-Big Ten by the league's coaches and honorable mention all-Big Ten as a senior by the media last season. (Hawkeyesports.com)
My Summer Vacation... Jul 15, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... As a corporate public relations intern for Fox Cable Networks, the University of Iowa women's basketball senior has spent the last five weeks hobnobbing with a who's who of the Los Angeles entertainment scene. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Armstrong Pleas For Funding Jul 14, 2008
"This is not how you treat a national priority," Armstrong testified during a Senate field hearing on cancer funding and research hosted by the University of Iowa. Armstrong, who in October will mark his 10th year since being diagnosed with testicular cancer, stopped short of blaming the president directly for the cuts. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Juan Caudillo-Ramirez\73 Jul 13, 2008
Juan Caudillo-Ramirez, 73, of Fort Madison, died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at University of Iowa Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1934, in Guanajuato, Mexico, to Francisco Caudillo and Domitila Ramirez. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Judith Kay Nickell Martin\50 Jul 13, 2008
She attended the University of Iowa. She won many team roping awards in rodeos. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Barrier-breaking Waterloo educator, cartoonist dies Jul 13, 2008
A World War II veteran and University of Iowa graduate, Knowlton was a teacher and principal in the Waterloo Schools from 1948 to 1978, serving at Sloane Wallace, East Junior, Lowell, Whittier, Emerson and Edison schools. He became principal at Grant in 1969 and, during a time of racial unrest, instituted Bridgeway and served there until retirement. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Saturday, July 12, 2008 (80) Jul 13, 2008
HAZLETON Carol A. Walenceus, 63, of Hazleton, died Thursday, July 10, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, after a brief illness; services 2 p.m. Monday at Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein, (319) 283-4922, with burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, rural Oelwein; visitation 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday and for an hour before services Monday at the funeral home. IOWA FALLS Daryl Tibbs, 80, of Iowa Falls, died Friday, July 11, at Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls; services pending... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Unsuspected Gene Mutation Found For Atrial Fibrillation Jul 13, 2008
Collaborators at the University of Iowa confirmed in an animal model the mutation's role in altering the electrical properties of the heart ... "While the family members with atrial fibrillation have a rare mutation, the study findings provide insight into pathways that may be applicable to people in the general population with atrial fibrillation," says the study's first author, Denice Hodgson-Zingman, M.D., an electrophysiologist at the University of Iowa ... Dr. Hodgson-Zingman and co-author... (Science Daily)
Understanding Hearing, Molecule By Molecule Jul 13, 2008
(May 10, 2005) University of Iowa Biological Sciences Professor Daniel F. Eberl and his colleagues at Duke University have uncovered genetic defects leading to deafness in fruit flies that may shed light on. . (Science Daily)
Worm diet 'treats bowel disorder' Jul 13, 2008
Scientists at the University of Iowa say they have tested their product on 200 people with the condition. They opted for pig whipworms because they do not survive very long in humans. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
Richard A. Brubacher Jul 13, 2008
Mr. Brubacher was employed at University of Iowa for 16 years and retired from Home Town Dairies after working there for 14 years. He was a charter member of Kalona Mennonite Church. (Kalona News, IA)
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Frameshift Mutation in Familial Atrial Fibrillation Jul 13, 2008
From the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City (D.M.H-Z., L.V.Z.); and the Cardiovascular Genetics Laboratory, Departments of Internal Medicine (M.L.K., D.D., K.J.H., J.D.B., T.M.O.) and Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (T.M.O.), the Cardiorenal Research Laboratory, Departments of Physiology and Internal Medicine (D.M.H., J.C.B.), and the Department of Health Sciences Research (M.A.) all at the College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester,... (New England Journal of Medicine)
2008 Hall of Fame Class Announced Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... The National Iowa Varsity Club and the University of Iowa Athletic Department has announced the names of six individuals who have been selected as the 2008 Hall of Fame Class ... IOWA CITY, IA - Today, the National Iowa Varsity Club and the University of Iowa Athletic Department has announced the names of six individuals who have been selected as the 2008 Hall of Fame Class. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Single-Game Sales to Begin Next Week Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... IOWA CITY - The UI Athletics Ticket Office will begin accepting orders for single-game tickets for five home games of the 2008 University of Iowa football team's beginning next week. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Be Creative with Gold, Get Blacked Out Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... IOWA CITY - Fans of the University of Iowa football program who think they have a little "artist" in them, take note ... Fans of the Hawkeyes are also reminded that the UI Athletics Ticket Office will begin accepting orders for single-game tickets for five home games of the 2008 University of Iowa football team's beginning on Monday. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Summer months allow King's body to relax Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... That's the case with University of Iowa football star , who is giving his body a much-needed reprieve before fall camp begins in August ... "I'm trying to enjoy my last summer at the University of Iowa. I'm just relaxing, enjoying myself and golfing a lot.". (Hawkeyesports.com)
Maliszewski Added to Baseball Staff Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... IOWA CITY - University of Iowa Head Baseball Coach announced today the hiring of as the Hawkeyes' new pitching coach ... "I am extremely grateful for the opportunity provided by the University of Iowa throughout my college baseball experiences. Words can't describe how excited I am to be able to work with our extremely talented pitching staff and continue working towards our goal of winning the Big Ten championship here at Iowa.". (Hawkeyesports.com)
Mlinar Named Director Of Volleyball Operations Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... IOWA CITY - University of Iowa volleyball Head Coach has announced that Angie Mlinar has been hired as the team's Director of Operations ... I would like to thank Sharon and the administration for giving me this opportunity to work for the University of Iowa and in the Big Ten Conference. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Schuelke To Receive Jack North Award Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... IOWA CITY - University of Iowa freshman will be honored as the 2008 Jack North Award recipient at this year's Iowa Girls State Softball Tournament. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hand Leaving Iowa Wrestling Program Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... IOWA CITY - University of Iowa Assistant Wrestling Coach has decided to leave the Hawkeye program to pursue other interests. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Another Day, Another Agreement for Big Ten Network Jul 13, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site. hawkeyesports. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Burning Dinner Jul 8, 2008
University of Iowa (of all places) engineering professor Jareld Schnoor concluded that ethanol s toll on the water supply is clearly not sustainable. In February, Newsweek writer Jim Moscou told the story of Yuma County, Colorado, one of the top-three corn-producing counties in the country where one man in the ranching business told him, The lakes are gone. (The American Conservative)
E. Lewis Vincent Jul 8, 2008
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Lone Tree Cemetery, followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at the Grace United Church of Christ in Conesville. Visitation: 4-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Wolff named acting superintendent Jul 8, 2008
She also was a teaching assistant at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, in her Ph. D. program. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Underwood Makes Olympic Team Jul 8, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... She is the first University of Iowa female diver to make an Olympic team ... Underwood-Foster, who competed at the University of Iowa as , is Rydze's fourth diver to make an Olympic team. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Regulation Looms for Prediction Markets Jul 7, 2008
In 1993, the University of Iowa launched its electronic market to forecast Presidential elections, but only after it had received a "no action" letter from the CFTC that neither promoted nor condemned the markets as long as the maximum bet didn't exceed $500. Some argue that investing in prediction markets is tantamount to gambling, which places it within states' purview. (BusinessWeek)
Lisa K. Jackson Jul 7, 2008
She worked for Dr. Diana Dykes for 25 years and the past three years at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in Pediatrics with children of special needs. Survivors include her daughter, Lauren Kay Williams at home; her mother and stepfather, Valeen and Keith Zeigenhorn of Wapello; her sister, Teresa Jackson of Olds; an aunt and uncle, Leota and Dwight Schaper of Columbus Junction; and two stepsisters, Glenda Wheeler and Jill Schnell, both of Muscatine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Everett Vincent Jul 7, 2008
Funeral services for Everett are pending at the Sorden-Lewis Homes for Funeral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree. More Obituaries Stories. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
A life coach: Kirk Ferentz steps in to help out an old friend Jul 6, 2008
When University of Iowa football coach and Upper St. Clair native Kirk Ferentz makes a promise, he delivers ... " And keep this in mind: The state of Iowa has no Steelers, there are no Pirates and nothing like the Penguins -- the University of Iowa is the game in town, all over the state. From Davenport to Waterloo, Des Moines to Dubuque and everywhere in between, the Hawkeye State is crazy for Iowa football, with Ferentz serving as one of the state's most recognizable and influential figures.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
How to stop superbugs Jul 5, 2008
A recent study by University of Iowa researchers confirmed what Canadian and European scientists had discovered: the existence of the same MRSA strain among pigs and the farm workers tending the animals. Advocates of preserving the value of antibiotics to fight diseases in human beings want the federal government to play a more active role investigating and, if necessary, policing this problem. (Boston Globe)
Rossiter: Remarkable 70 years Jul 5, 2008
" One visit to the altar was enough for the Millers when they joined hands July 1, 1938, at the Little Brown Church in the Vail in Nashua, Iowa. They met as senior accounting students at the University of Iowa. "My dad was interested in asking her out. He would see her walking down the street and walk (around) the block quickly, so he could walk in the opposite direction (and) talk to her," Clemmons said. More "reverse psychology" followed, Lenore told her daughter. "He told her that kissing a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Vivian Stringer Turns Up the Heat Jul 5, 2008
2006, International Womens Sports Hall of Fame 2006, University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame 2005, Sport in Society Hall of Fame 2005, Sports Hall of Fame of New Jersey 2004, Black Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Award 1993, Carol Eckman Award 2003, 101 Most Influential Minorities in Sports, Sports Illustrated 2002, U.S. Sports Academy creates C. Vivian Stringer Medallion Award of Sport for Womens Coaching 2001, Womens Basketball Hall of... (RutgersInsider.com)
Softball Names Amanda Scott And Brooke Monroe Assistant Coaches Jul 4, 2008
Scott served as Venturella's assistant coach at the University of Iowa for two years, while Monroe joins the UIC staff after spending the past season as the top assistant coach at the University of Virginia. "I couldn't be more excited to add Amanda and Brooke to the staff," said Venturella. (Uicflames.com)
First Measurements Of The Solar Wind Termination Shock By Voyager 2 Spacecraft Jul 4, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 3, 2008) Two University of Iowa space physicists report that the Voyager 2 spacecraft, which has been traveling outward from the Sun for 31 years, has made the first direct observations of the solar wind termination shock, according to a paper published in the July 3 issue of the journal Nature ... The University of Iowa research was supported by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, Calif. (Science Daily)
Those nasty gnats and other pesky creatures Jul 4, 2008
The University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory suggests following the four Ds for preventing mosquito bites. - Dusk/dawn Try to stay indoors. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 (1346) Jul 3, 2008
WATERLOO Antwoine KiShawn Turner, 2, of Waterloo, died Thursday, June 26, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City; services 1 p.m. Thursday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway, 233-3393, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery; visitation 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. WATERLOO Thelma Beatrice Ness Winter, 100, of Waterloo, died Saturday, June 28, at Covenant Medical Center; services 10 a.m. Thursday at Cedar Valley Community Church, with a 1:30... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Gracie Van Auken Jul 3, 2008
WAVERLY, Iowa Gracie Hope Van Auken, infant daughter of Brandin and Jessica (Mehmen) Van Auken, was stillborn on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Graveside services were held June 27 at the Harlington Cemetery in Waverly. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Culver announces judicial appointments Jul 3, 2008
Shubatt, who received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Iowa, will replace Judge Alan Pearson, who retired. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Thomas Kent Christensen Jul 3, 2008
Thursday, July 03, 2008. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2008 at the Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church with Pastor Elmer Miller officiating. (Kalona News, IA)
Hawkeye Football Gets Early Kickoffs Jul 3, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... IOWA CITY, IA - The University of Iowa's first three football games for the 2008 season will all begin at 11 a.m. at Kinnick Stadium and will be televised on the Big Ten Network ... The University of Iowa Athletic Ticket Office is now accepting orders for season and three-game mini-season tickets. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Statue in works for Shawn Johnson Jul 2, 2008
The former University of Iowa football standout signed autographs Sunday at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines, asking people to donate 20 to help Iowans affected by flooding and tornadoes. After signing autographs for more than four hours, Clark, a Livermore, Iowa native, raised more than 18,000. (Charles City Press, IO)
The Perils Of Overconfidence Jul 2, 2008
28, 2005) In "Flawed Self-Evaluation: Implications for Health, Education, and the Workplace," investigators David Dunning (Cornell), Chip Heath (Stanford), and Jerry M. Suls (University of Iowa) summarized. (Nov. (Science Daily)
More FEMA Help On The Way For Waterlogged Counties Jul 2, 2008
In Iowa City, the University of Iowa says it plans to reopen a flooded residence hall as soon as August. . (KWTX.com, TX)
James DeVaine McKinney Jr. (7) Jul 2, 2008
He graduated from the University of Iowa with his bachelor of arts and L.L.B. in 1956 and 1958 respectively, and joined the Washington D.C. law firm of Ross, Marsh and Foster. After three years, he became a partner, serving until 2007. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Vernon C. Ploen Jul 2, 2008
He then graduated from the University of Iowa in 1981 with a bachelor s in business. He worked for the City of Davenport as a utility inspector. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
It Happened in Keokuk Jul 2, 2008
Judy Shupe of Keokuk has been selected to assist with orientation Sept. 21 at the University of Iowa. July 1, 1983. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Traders Skeptical of Obama-Hillary Dream Team Jul 2, 2008
Traders on the Iowa Electronic Markets, run by business professors at the University of Iowa, made similar predictions, giving the Democratic candidate a 66 percent chance of victory versus 34 percent for the Republican. Virginia Sen. (Newsmax)
Satellites Pinpoint Earth's Auroral Radio Chatter Jul 1, 2008
The team from the University of Iowa in Iowa City found that the chirps fan out from starting points in the atmosphere in a narrow plane rather than a cone shape, as was long expected. AKR, discovered in the 1970s, is believed to result from charged particles originating in the sun that spiral around magnetic field lines in Earth's atmosphere. (Scientific American)
Whose career first? Jul 1, 2008
The researchers, from the University of Iowa and the University of California-Davis, also found that when couples relocate, the husband tends to get a salary boost -- $3,000 on average ... "When couples migrate, they are [typically] doing it for the benefit of the husband's career, and so the wife is what we call the 'trailing spouse,'" says study author Mary Noonan, associate professor of sociology at the University of Iowa. (CNN)
Earth's Cries Recorded in Space Jul 1, 2008
"Whenever you have aurora, you get AKR," said Robert Mutel, a University of Iowa researcher involved in the work. The AKR bursts -- Mutel and colleagues studied 12,000 of them -- originate in spots the size of a large city a few thousand miles above Earth and above the region where the Northern Lights form. (Yahoo News)
Carrier, Columnist, Publisher Filkins Dies in Kentucky Jul 1, 2008
An Iowa native who delivered the The Daily Nonpareil as a young man, according to that Council Bluffs newspaper, Filkins studied history and journalism in Arkansas before returning to earn a master's degree in journalism from the University of Iowa. Filkins began his career in 1974 at a weekly in Bald Knob, Ark. (MediaWeek.com)
Municipal Bands schedule concerts Jul 1, 2008
He is attending The University of Iowa where he is a trumpet student of David Greenhoe. At Iowa, Dunlap is a member of the Symphony Band, Orchestras, and Jazz Band. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Worm diet 'treats bowel disorder' Jul 1, 2008
Scientists at the University of Iowa say they have tested their product on 200 people with the condition. They opted for pig whipworms because they do not survive very long in humans. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
Keno Davis Names Cary Collins Coordinator Of Basketball Ope... Jul 1, 2008
Collins, a 1995 graduate of the University of Iowa, served as a manager for seven years (1990-97) for the Hawkeyes under Head Coach Tom Davis. After leaving Iowa in 1997, Collins spent four years (1997-01) working as a production assistant and scheduler at PGA Tour Productions. (Friars.com)
Kansas Standout Transfers to Iowa Jul 1, 2008
com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site ... IOWA CITY - University of Iowa Head Golf Coach announced today that Brad Hopfinger has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Iowa ... "The academics, facilities and the coaching attracted me to the University of Iowa," said Hopfinger. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Shorter Time Between Periods Can Signal Menopause Jul 1, 2008
On the other hand, heavy bleeding appeared to be unrelated to ovulation, according to the investigators, led by Dr. Bradley J. Van Voorhis, of the University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa City. Instead, heavy bleeding was more often seen in women who were obese or had uterine fibroids -- non-cancerous growths that can cause pain as well as heavy menstrual bleeding. (Newsmax)
WNBA Mercury Defeat Sun Jun 30, 2008
" While Taurasi finished with the afternoon's highest number of individual points, teammate Tangela Smith earned the same honor for rebounds. She grabbed 11 boards (seven defensively, four offensively). Smith's career high in scoring came this Sunday, as she belted 21 points. "I m hitting shots that I ve been getting," remarks the 6'4" center from the University of Iowa, "My teammates have been getting me the ball, so I ve just been concentrating and staying aggressive. Getting Back To Business... (Suite101.com)
Higher Office Jun 30, 2008
Clearspace's success is a rebirth for Jive, which was founded seven years ago by Matthew Tucker and William Lynch, two students at the University of Iowa. They wrote a piece of software to handle forum discussions, and Sun Microsystems (nasdaq: - - ) called them out of the blue in 2001 with an offer to buy the software if they could make it more secure and capable of handling more users. (Forbes)
