Nick Fetty | November 13, 2014 Dr. Darren Ranco visited the University of Iowa campus this week and on Wednesday night gave a lecture on the emerald ash borer and how it is affecting Native American basketmakers in his home state of Maine. Ranco is a member of Penobscot Indian Nation and holds a PhD in social…
Nick Fetty | September 18, 2014 A new study by the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University found that peak tornado seasons are occurring about two weeks earlier in parts of 'tornado alley' compared to six decades ago. The study examined tornado activity in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and northern Texas from…
Nick Fetty | July 15, 2014 Private colleges in Iowa are keeping up with the national trend of increased green initiatives at private colleges and universities. Coe College in Cedar Rapids is undergoing an effort to decrease consumption of electricity (by 25 percent) and natural gas (by nearly 50 percent) on campus. This is expected…
Nick Fetty | July 1, 2014 Heavy precipitation and severe storms have caused flash floods, power outages, and other issues as approximately 2.5 inches of rain fell in Iowa City Monday afternoon. The series of storms - known as a "derecho" - also produced gusts as high as 64 miles per hour which contributed to power…
Nick Fetty | July 29, 2014 For the fifth-straight year, the University of Michigan took first place at the American Solar Challenge which concluded Monday. Michigan's race team - which included roughly 20 students - overcame its fair share of setbacks including various mechanical problems earlier in the summer as well as acceleration issues at the start…