The Iowa Flood Center (IFC) based at the University of Iowa is celebrating 10 years of serving Iowans with innovative tools and reliable information. As Iowans experience more intense storms and frequent flooding, IFC’s resources are now more important than ever before. An all-day celebration on Thursday, June 13, will highlight IFC’s accomplishments over the past 10 years, as well as discuss forward-thinking ideas to address future flooding in Iowa. Join us for an open house, networking, tours...

The goal of the symposium is to bring together constituencies affected by extreme weather events in Iowa and share information regarding prevention, response, monitoring, and long-term recovery. Topics include: An overview of weather trends in Iowa Panel discussion on extreme heat Equity considerations Panel discussion on flooding Panel discussion among policy-makers

In recent years the landscape at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm (JCHPF) has undergone many conservation improvements, from changes in cropping management operations, to including soil health and cover crop practices; seeding pollinator habitat; and a newly installed wetland to slow sediment, increase habitat and improve water quality. Since 2019, JCHPF has provided the opportunity to serve as a living laboratory for the University of Iowa students and researchers to advance their research...

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, HELI will host a fireside chat style discussion between Dean Kevin Washburn and Tanya Trujillo, Iowa Law graduate (92JD) and former Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the US Department of the Interior. Assistant Secretary Trujillo is currently the Water Policy Advisor to the New Mexico Governor and Deputy State Engineer. Assistant Secretary Trujillo will discuss her perspectives as an Iowa law graduate whose winding career path took her from private practice to the...

The Iowa Flood Center (IFC) was formed in 2009 in response to the devastating 2008 flood. Since then, IFC members have been working on flood monitoring, mapping, and mitigation research to keep the people of Iowa informed and prepared for future flood events. IFC students, staff, and researchers will host their annual legislative breakfast reception on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Iowa State Capitol building in the first-floor rotunda. Legislators and partners are invited to attend...

The Cedar Valley Family STEM Festival is a community-wide partnership led by the Northeast Region of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the University of Northern Iowa, Waterloo Community Schools, Cedar Falls Community School District, Central Rivers Area Education Agency, Hawkeye Community College, John Deere, University of Northern Iowa and Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley. This awe-inspiring day will feature compelling, educational and entertaining activities, performances and...

Join Melinda Myers, Assistant Professor of Contemporary Dance and Choreography, for a fun Prompt for the Planet workshop that lets you connect with nature through art! Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting to dip your toes into the world of creativity, this workshop is open to all skill levels. Space is limited!  Please register at https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tmleArm2C7Lnds What to Expect: Guided Exploration - Professor Myers will help you explore the voice of a...

Join Melinda Myers, Assistant Professor of Contemporary Dance and Choreography, for a fun Prompt for the Planet workshop that lets you connect with nature through art!  Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting to dip your toes into the world of creativity, this workshop is open to all skill levels. Space is limited!  Please register at https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tmleArm2C7Lnds What to Expect: Guided Exploration - Professor Myers will help you explore the voice of...

Meaningful environmental work is happening in Iowa and we want to share the good news with you! Get ready to learn about the many programs and projects impacting our local outdoors at Bur Oak Land Trust's Prairie Preview. More than 30 organizations will share ways for nature enthusiasts to get involved from 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the Iowa City Senior Center in downtown Iowa City at 28 S. Linn St. This event is free and open to the public.

Join Melinda Myers, Assistant Professor of Contemporary Dance and Choreography, for a fun Prompt for the Planet workshop that lets you connect with nature through art!  Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting to dip your toes into the world of creativity, this workshop is open to all skill levels. Space is limited!  Please register at https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tmleArm2C7Lnds What to Expect: Guided Exploration - Professor Myers will help you explore the voice of...