Annual veteran's conference Nov. 13 Nov 1, 2008
Hosted by the Center for Industrial Research and Service and Iowa State University Extension, this single day event will bring together veterans and veteran service providers to educate participants on government agencies' purchasing needs, best practices in government contracting and how to improve your chances for being awarded a contract. The conference will include exhibits and educational sessions. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Regents frame priorities for next 10 years Nov 1, 2008
Miles challenged the institutional leaders to think outside the boundaries of their roles and said Iowa State University President Greg Geoffroy's vision to "make Iowa a destination" served as the focal point for the conversation that followed. Miles said Geoffroy helped frame the regents' commission to keep the needs of the state foremost in terms of developing a strategic plan. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Olympia science teacher selected for fellowship Oct 31, 2008
She had enjoyed tutoring other students in science while attending Iowa State University, she said, and she had always considered teaching at some point in the future. It seemed like this whole someday' thing was a little crazy when I could just do this now, she said. (Pekin Times, IL)
Cass County welcomes 4-H County Youth Coordinator Oct 31, 2008
She graduated from Iowa State University and with a degree in Journalism and Communications. Part of what McKinley does as Youth Director is carry out 4-H programs and work with area youth in the programs. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Illinois Tool Works chief Speer elected to Deere board Oct 31, 2008
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Latham deserves re-election Oct 31, 2008
He is the senior member of Iowa's House delegation and sits on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, a position he has used to bring millions of dollars back to this district, particularly Ames and Iowa State University. Greenwald, a Democrat from Perry, never has been elected to public office, but has been involved in community and political activities since she attended Iowa State University. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
ISU prof receives Whiting Writers' Award Oct 31, 2008
Now, the Iowa State University assistant creative writing professor has been named one of 10 young writers to receive the prestigious Whiting Writers' Award. "All of this is the result of trying to impress a pretty girl," Percy quipped. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Geoffroy proposes tuition hike Oct 31, 2008
The Tribune file photo Iowa State University students will see a 4 ... The Iowa Board of Regents discussed two proposals impacting Iowa State University student fees on Wednesday. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Logel to retire, LoBianco to take over at MP&W Oct 31, 2008
LoBianco graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering and obtained a master of business administration degree from St. Ambrose University. He is a lifelong resident of Muscatine, and resides here with his wife Stephanie and three children. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Biofuel industry branches out, outside investors flow in Oct 30, 2008
A plant with 75 percent local ownership pumps three times more money into area household incomes as a 00004000 plant with 25 percent local ownership, according to a 2006 study by Iowa State University economists. Instead of the one guy who works at the ethanol plant going to the hardware store or the lumber store, youll have a bunch of people who have money to spend at the hardware store, and the car dealership, and for putting up a new house, said Chris Petersen, president of the Iowa Farmers... (Yahoo News -- Farming and Agriculture)
Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plan Disease Course offered Nov. 19 Oct 30, 2008
The satellite program will be shown at locations throughout Iowa and is sponsored by Iowa State University Extensions Pest Management and the Environment Program (PME). The local site for the Nov. 19 CIC is the Cass County Extension Office. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Hired Hands chooses three for scholarships Oct 30, 2008
Tasia Becker is in her third year at Iowa State University ... Chris Olsen attends Iowa State University in Animal Science/Pre Vet. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Student leaders stand behind proposed tuition increases Oct 30, 2008
6 percent at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University. The total cost for students at UNI will increase to 6,636 and 6,650 at Iowa State University. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Geoffroy calls for 4.2 percent tuition increase Oct 30, 2008
2 percent tuition increase By: Kathy Hanson, Special to the Tribune10/29/2008Updated 10/29/2008 02:45:00 PM CDT Iowa State University President Greg Geoffroy presented to the Iowa Board of Regents today a proposed 4. 2 percent tuition and fee increase for resident undergraduate students for academic year 2009-10. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Ames City Council votes to cut CO2 Oct 30, 2008
The city along with Iowa State University committed to phase one of the project for the purposes of owning 22 megawatts of the proposed 100-162 megawatt wind farm. The next phase will include transmission studies and environmental studies for the project and comes with a total price tag of $1. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Deyoe is pick for District 10 Oct 30, 2008
In fact, he's supported construction of new research facility for energy research at Iowa State University and was "happy to get that done.". He is not a supporter of the early childhood education bill, passed last session, saying that the state already subsidizes those who can't afford it, and this bill subsidizes those who can. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Clean bill of health: Kevin Feeley survived cancer, but the bills are piling up Oct 30, 2008
Kevin had an interview for a good job with the Iowa State University agronomy department April 16 and Amanda was due with Teagan at the end of May. But Kevin's blood tests indicated trouble with his liver. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Move over, pretty, ugly is here Oct 30, 2008
" One pioneering study, "Beauty and the Labor Market,"; published in the American Economic Review in 1994, estimated that unattractive men and women earn five to 10 percent less than those considered attractive or beautiful, and that less attractive women marry men with less money. Another study, in 2005, determined that the discrimination was consistent across occupations, so that even a computer programmer buried behind a desk could suffer from the plainness penalty. "People who are physically... (International Herald Tribune)
ISU, UNI seek to keep nonresident tuition low Oct 30, 2008
DES MOINES, Iowa - Leaders of Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa say they'd like to keep nonresident tuition rates low enough to entice out-of-state students. Nonresident undergraduate tuition at Northern Iowa and Iowa State would increase by 2 percent and 2. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Lower Test Weight Means Added Challenges Oct 30, 2008
Producers shouldn t anticipate much additional field drying, say Charles Hurburgh and Roger Elmore with Iowa State University ... A discount for test weight in wet corn can be simply an extra discount for moisture, depending on the actual values for moisture and test weight, say these Iowa State University crop experts. (Agri-View, WI)
Farmers say wind blew away profits Oct 29, 2008
It's too soon to tell how many acres were affected in the region, said George Cummins, Iowa State University Extension crop specialist based in Charles City. Cummins said the widespread use of biotech corn with corn borer protection, which keeps stalks healthier and stronger, helped minimize damage. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Greenhouse gas goal on agenda Oct 29, 2008
The subdivision is the future site of the Iowa State University basketball practice facility. Laura Millsaps can be reached at (515) 663-6918 or lmillsaps@amestrib. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
James Hoffman Oct 29, 2008
He was a 1971 graduate of the Iowa State University majoring in industrial engineering. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hoffman of Muscatine; two special grandchildren, Jacob and Cody; his mother, Betty Hoffman Bright of Muscatine; a brother, Sam R. Hoffman of Davenport; a sister, Peggy Fermier and husband, Bob, of Grapevine, Texas; three step-brothers, David Bright of Tallahassee, Fla. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
School Board learns more about needs assessment Oct 29, 2008
In the fall of 2007, statisticians from Iowa State University compiled data maintained by local, state and federal sources. No surprise. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Is U.S. buy-buy-buy mentality best? Oct 28, 2008
"That's the big question," said Meghan O'Brien, an economist at Iowa State University who focuses on consumer behavior. "It's in our culture to spend a lot, and it has been for a long time. It would be a significant change if Americans suddenly decided all that spending was bad."Such a cultural shift would entail a wholesale reinvention of how we do business, and almost certainly would result in numerous companies either cutting back or folding. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Wilhelm is ISU award recipient Oct 28, 2008
Lance Wilhelm, Director of Technology for Ames Community School District, has been awarded the Virgil S. Lagomarcino Laureate Award by the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences ... Wilhelm's attitude of progressive change has allowed numerous school districts and research universities, such as Iowa State University and Arizona State University, to benefit and grow from his wealth of knowledge and passion for technology education. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Wireless Soil Sensors Designed To Improve Farming Oct 28, 2008
Kumar is leading an Iowa State University research team that's developing transceivers and sensors designed to collect and send data about soil moisture within a field. Eventually the researchers are hoping the sensors will also collect data about soil temperature and nutrient content. (Science Daily)
Christian right's mailings depict disastrous future under Obama Oct 28, 2008
Kim Conger, a political scientist at Iowa State University, said a late push for evangelical voters did help Bush in 2004, "but it is a very different thing than getting people excited about John McCain," even with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential pick. Phil Burress, head of the Ohio-based Citizens for Community Values, said the dynamics were quite different in 2004, when conservative Christians spent some energy calling Democrat John Kerry a flip-flopper but were mostly... (USA Today -- News)
Lamb feedlot meeting comes to Ireton Nov. 20 (15) Oct 27, 2008
Producers who attended last year's meeting said these were their top issues, said Beth Doran, Iowa State University Extension beef field specialist ... Dan Morrical, Extension sheep specialist at Iowa State University, will discuss Ration Options and Managing Change. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
ISU Extension hosts energy conference (16) Oct 27, 2008
The conference, organized and facilitated by Iowa State University Extension, will run from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Registration information is available by contacting Nancy McConnell at the Northwest Iowa State University Extension Outreach office at (712) 274-0048 or by visiting the online Energy Conference Web site at ... Presenters include Roya Stanley, director of the Iowa Office of Energy Independence; Dave Swenson, Iowa State University economist; and Bill Haman, engineer with the... (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Some educators rethinking strict cell phone bans Oct 27, 2008
As a professor of materials science and technology at Iowa State University, Larry Genelo teaches future teachers to embrace wireless as a way to teach complex mathematical applications to increasingly tech-savvy students. "Most new cell phones have a GPS system built into it," he explained. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
'Slushy' credit market offers no punch to economy Oct 27, 2008
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ISU Alumni Band takes center stage at Homecoming game Oct 27, 2008
Members of the Iowa State University Alumni marching band perform during a break in the action of Saturdays homecoming game against Texas A&M at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. ISU lost 49-35. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Sanders will bring change to county government Oct 26, 2008
Current members of the editorial board are Editor David Kraemer, Publisher John Goossen, Chairman Verle Burgason, Circulation Director Dan Cronin, Copy Editor and Staff Writer Jeff King, Iowa State University Representative Kerry Dixon-Fox and Citizen Member Amy Myers. Incumbent Story County Supervisor Wayne Clinton faces a challenge this election from Ames resident Rick Sanders. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Ask the Tribune: A talking siren Oct 26, 2008
That is a mass communication emergency siren system, one of five Iowa State University installed this summer ... Controls for both systems will be located at both the Iowa State University's Department of Public Safety and at the Ames Police Department, for an added layer of operational reliability. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Appalachia Committee celebrates 40 years of service Oct 26, 2008
At the 40th celebration, several students from Iowa State University spoke with me about their memories of the Friendship Center. They agreed that meeting the people, getting to know the area and others in the group they worked with, were distinct advantages of the service work there. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
WCV Board discusses fate of Menlo building Oct 26, 2008
After college, she worked as the director of financial aid at Mercy College and managed the president's office at Iowa State University for 12 years collectively. "With my work in higher education and with my oldest of three children in kindergarten right now, I am very interested in the entire education process. It's very important to both my husband and I," she said. (Dallas County News, IA)
Extension Council candidates on Nov. 4 ballot Oct 25, 2008
Extension programming is a cooperative effort involving local citizens, Iowa State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Extension Council members are elected at large, and all voters in the county are eligible to vote for four candidates. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Tuition hikes proposed at UNI, Regents institutions Oct 25, 2008
Resident students at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University would see a 4. 6 percent increase in tuition and fees under the same plan. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
ISU journalists adapt to changing technology Oct 25, 2008
Iowa State University seniors Tom Vance of Stewartville, Minn ... " Michael Bugeja, director of the Greenlee School of Journalism, said the issue at stake is trust in the news content. For news media to thrive, they must build audience trust as they ramp up the technology propelling their words and images onto new platforms. The Pew survey showed credibility ratings for most major news organizations are either flat or have slipped since 2004, and Bugeja said he knows why. "Under the lens of... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Athens Tech moving to total smoking ban Oct 25, 2008
A handful of residential colleges and universities have adopted total smoking bans, however, including the University of California-Davis in 2006 and Iowa State University and the University of Iowa this year. At UGA, smoking is banned at building entrances but not in outdoor areas, said university spokesman Tom Jackson. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Parking reduced for ISU homecoming game Oct 25, 2008
DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa State University officials are encouraging fans headed to the homecoming football game on Saturday to carpool and use campus lots after this week's rain left parking a muddy issue. Officials said parking will be at about half-capacity for fans planning to park in public grass lots for this week's Iowa State-Texas A.. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Effective Anti-tobacco Ads Should Either Scare Or Disgust Viewers, Study Reveals Oct 24, 2008
(June 19, 2002) In the first published study to examine the effect of televised sex on memory for commercial messages, researchers at Iowa State University have found that viewers of programs with sexually explicit. . (Science Daily)
ISU to dedicate new alumni center Oct 24, 2008
By Ronnie Miller/The Tribune Jeff Johnson is the Iowa State University Alumni Association president and has played an important part in the completion of the ISU Alumni Center ... Iowa State University Alumni Association's new Alumni Center will be dedicated on Saturday, Oct 25, at the height of this year's Homecoming celebration. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Ames Town & Gown presents ATOS Trio Oct 24, 2008
" The concert is presented in cooperation with the Iowa State University Department of Music and with financial support from the Commission of the Arts, Town season ticket holders and donors. Laura Pieper can be reached at 232-2161, Ext. 353, or lpieper@amestrib.com. ?Mid-Iowa Newspapers 2008 Submit your comment now Comment Title: Submit your comments on the article in the space below: Your Name: Click to register or login. (required) In order to verify your registration you will need to use the... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
ASU president gives talk on global economy Oct 24, 2008
They are key to the solution, says Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University and former member of Iowa State University faculty. The world economy is based on knowledge now, Crow told an audience in a lecture Wednesday night at Howe Hall. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
BHS students prepare for all-state music auditions Oct 24, 2008
Two vocal music students, Abby Noelck and Hallie Cook, attended a camp at Iowa State University in August to prepare for all-state tryouts and many of the students are also involved with the high school's upcoming musical performance "Grease." While all-state music auditions present challenges each year, Grundstad said this year's musical pieces are more challenging than in year's past. "I think these are some of the hardest musical selections that I've ever seen for all-state," Grundstad said. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Three More Ways to Determine Flex Rents Oct 24, 2008
Bill Edwards, Iowa State University economist, this week continues to draw upon an ISU survey of flexible cash rental agreements producers have been using. Last week, this series focused in on flexible rent based on actual gross revenue, as well as base rent plus a bonus. (Agri-View, WI)
Harvest saved this farmer Oct 23, 2008
It required him to be placed in a room at Iowa State University close to the campus medical facility. He endured and earned a degree in industrial education. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Advanced voting totals to surpass 2004 numbers Oct 23, 2008
Many of the early votes were cast last week, as the auditor's office opened satellite polling places at five locations on or around the Iowa State University campus. Even more voters are anticipated as satellite voting winds up Saturday, Oct. 25, at three Ames locations: Hy-Vee Lincoln Center, 640 Lincoln Way; Hy-Vee West, 3800 W. Lincoln Way; and North Grand Mall, 2801 Grand Ave.. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
A touch of spice Oct 23, 2008
" Prabhu, an associate professor of computer science at Iowa State University, came to Ames in 1983. He left India to pursue his doctorate degree at Washington State University. "When I left home, I could barely make a piece of toast," he said. Prabhu insisted he has not become a better cook, he just likes to experiment to find what does and does not work. He relies on chicken, fish and vegetarian dishes and does not eat red meat. He doesn't use recipes most of the time, either, instead relying... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Board considers help with managing the future Oct 23, 2008
In Ames, the enrollment effect of Iowa State University prevents an accurate enrollment estimate based simply on local births. Schwarz said his company has a 98 percent accuracy rate. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
BHS graduate, author discusses ever-changing global economy with local students Oct 23, 2008
"It's big now and it's going to keep getting bigger and bigger." With one of the nation's leading agricultural institutions situated next door to Boone County at Iowa State University, pursuing agricultural careers is one avenue that area students could follow. With that in mind, Longworth said jobs centered on plant and animal sciences need to become a focus of industry in the future. (Boone Today, IA)
Air Force Invests $12 Million in Research Oct 23, 2008
Air Force officials invest $12 million in research program (DOD DefenseLINK)
Bears' Broomfield gives Iowa State commitment Oct 22, 2008
Bayside High senior free safety Deon Broomfield this week gave Iowa State University from theBig 12 Conference a verbal commitment. The 6-foot, 175-pound Broomfield visited Ames, Iowa, last weekend for the Cyclones' home game with Nebraska. (Florida Today)
Searching For Rare Ladybugs, With Unusual Spots Oct 22, 2008
Researchers at Iowa State University say they have identified. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Hagie, Mangold compete for District 4 post Oct 22, 2008
He graduated from Washington High School and Iowa State University, where he earned a degree in animal science. He has been a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network since 2001. (Washington Journal, IA)
Laird runs independent bid for state ed post Oct 22, 2008
Laird obtained bachelor's and master's degrees from Iowa State University. He spent several years in the field of athletic training and sports medicine and moved to North Dakota to work as the first head athletic training for the Grand Forks Public Schools and as a science teacher. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Public gathers to float ideas for flood-ravaged city's future Oct 21, 2008
Volunteer professional architects and planners as well as architecture and landscape architecture students from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University joined the community to discuss Oakville s potential. One agenda item was relocation of the town. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Scientists work to develop tissue markers for transgenic corn lines (15) Oct 20, 2008
He partnered with Iowa State University scientists Colin Shepherd, Nathalie Vignaux, Joan Peterson and Lawrence Johnson to develop tissue markers for transgenic corn lines using green fluorescent protein (GFP). GFP was first isolated in a single species of jellyfish. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Readying for a global economy Oct 20, 2008
Here in Ames, senior fellow with the council Dick Longworth delivered a lecture Thursday at Iowa State University on globalization and its effect on the Midwest. The outlook is gloomy. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Tighter credit concerns farms Oct 19, 2008
Plus they have federal crop insurance that basically makes them even lower-risk, Iowa State University agricultural economist Bruce Babcock said. St. Louis-based Monsanto Co., which sells seeds and the herbicides and other chemicals corn and soybean farmers rely on to grow their crops, expects farmers to be able to borrow with relative ease into next year. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Plant an investment now for your landscape's future Oct 19, 2008
Cooler weather allows plants to establish a good root system before spring's growth spurt, but Iowa State University Extension horticulturist Jeff Iles cautions that fall-planted trees may be more prone to failure than ones planted in spring. He suggests purchasing trees from trustworthy nurseries, knowing guarantees and choosing balled and burlapped trees or container-grown trees over bare-root stock. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Food for thought Oct 19, 2008
"Higher grain will lead to lower production, and in the end consumers will bear part of that cost," said John Lawrence, Iowa State University Extension livestock economist. Disappearing act. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Four state offices up for grabs Oct 19, 2008
He started his career in sport medicine after graduating from Iowa State University. "I would be an advocate for all kids, but would keep an eye open for at-risk populations," Laird said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)