Belle Plaine man dies in accident Oct 7, 2008
DES MOINES --- Iowa Gov. Chet Culver appointed Iowa State University junior Greta Johnson to become a student member of the Iowa Board of Regents on Friday. Johnson, of Le Mars, is studying political science at Iowa State and has experience as a page in the Iowa Legislature and as an intern in the ISU Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
ISU junior new student regent Oct 7, 2008
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Television Viewing And Aggression: Some Alternative Perspectives Oct 7, 2008
5, 2007) New research by Iowa State University psychologists provides more concrete evidence of the adverse effects of violent video game exposure on the behavior of children and. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Larry J. Hare (1952-2008) (5) Oct 6, 2008
He graduated West High School in 1970 and attended Iowa State University. Mr. Hare had worked at Rath Packing Co., John Deere and later moved to Sunland, Calif. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
THOMSON REUTERS: Predicting the Nobel science awards Oct 6, 2008
Philip Tobias Professor of Materials Science, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa, USA. (USA Today -- Tech)
A Nobel calling: Predicting the science Nobel Prizes winners Oct 6, 2008
Sir Roger Penrose of the University of Oxford and Dan Shechtman of Iowa State University for crystal shape research. Chemistry, Wednesday, Oct. 8. (USA Today -- Tech)
Organic idea not taking off as planned Oct 5, 2008
Iowa State University economist David Swenson: Conventional corn growing costs in 2006 were 440 per acre; organic was 394. Soybeans cost 318 an acre for conventional, 306 an acre for organic. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
New tool for corn N rate recommendations (4) Oct 5, 2008
A handy, simple, and convenient tool to help growers arrive at the optimum economic N rate is the Corn N Rate Calculator (CNRC) found on the Iowa State University website at. The CNRC considers three factors: the price of fertilizer N, the anticipated corn price (both established by the user), and the database containing corn yield response to N developed by University scientists in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Hybrids need higher seeding rates for yield boost (2) Oct 5, 2008
Roger Elmore, Iowa State University Extension corn agronomist, says increasing plant populations has been the historic method by which farmers have increased yields. In the 1930s before hybrid corn, fertilizers and pesticides were introduced, he says plant populations were commonly 12,000 plants/acre. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Libertarian Cooper challenging three-term incumbent Heddens Oct 5, 2008
Lisa Heddens, a Democrat, and her challenger, Iowa State University professor Eric Cooper, a Libertarian ... "The Research Park at Iowa State University is a place where jobs are growing," she said ... " Bob Zientara can be reached at 232-2161, Ext. 487, or rzientara@amestrib.com. Eric Cooper, libertarian * Age: 42 * Hometown: Born in Iowa City; has lived in district 15 years. * Education: Bachelor's degree in cognitive psychology, University of Kansas, 1988; doctorate degree in psychology,... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
News and notes from ISU: Conway will present Borlaug lecture Oct. 12 Oct 5, 2008
ISU speaker series Lecture series focuses on women Four upcoming lectures at Iowa State University begin a lecture series that will highlight prominent women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics ... Wine, women and song Fundraiser is Oct. 17 Wine will be flowing, music will be playing and Iowa State University's Women's Studies faculty, staff and students will be hosting its first annual Wine, Women and Song fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Who wants pizza? A word with pizza delivery man Troy Cairo Oct 5, 2008
Mid-Iowa Newspapers - Who wants pizza. A word with pizza delivery man Troy Cairo. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Good yields dampened by worry Oct 4, 2008
Local yields won't break any records, according to Joel DeJong, Iowa State University Extension Service crop specialist in the seven-county northwest corner of the state, but expectations are still high. Farmers could see 180 or 190 -- maybe even 200 -- bushels per acre for corn. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Ames library launches course series for investors Oct 4, 2008
And for the Ames Public Library and Iowa State University Extension, about to co-host the first in a series of a dozen free classes in "smart investing," the irony is not lost. Mary Logsdon, the library's information services coordinator, and Cindy Fletcher, a professor in the ISU department of human development and family studies, and one of the instructors, talked about what people can expect to learn in the courses. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Guest editorial: Becoming tourists when relatives come to visit Oct 4, 2008
Foy Spicer and Jeff Diesburg are 1999 graduates of Ames High School and 2003 graduates of Iowa State University. Their Peace Corps assignment is from May 2007 to August 2009. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Bumper stickers abound in today's political races Oct 4, 2008
Patti Brown, an Iowa State University graduate student in the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, has spent more than a year researching the trends of political bumper stickers and their marketing effectiveness. She says trends have come and gone, but bumper stickers, like cars, are an expression of individuality and social participation, and neither is going away any time soon. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Let's de-throne the River Kings Oct 4, 2008
She plans to attend Iowa State University and major in broadcast journalism with a minor in Spanish ... Derek Pearson, a 2008 MHS graduate and Iowa State University student, was in charge of the traditional bonfire following the coronation. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Students praise benefits of 4-H Oct 4, 2008
The two have gone to the 4-H State Youth Conference at Iowa State University and other trips throughout the state ... For more information about 4-H or how to join, contact your county s Iowa State University Extension Office. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
4-H Holiday for all Woodbury County youth Oct 3, 2008
"The 4-H Holiday is an event for youth to learn about 4-H, try something new and have fun," said Lujean Faber, Iowa State University Extension-Woodbury County youth coordinator. Parents are welcome to attend. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Specific Gene Found In Adolescent Men With Delinquent Peers Oct 3, 2008
Beaver worked with research colleagues John Paul Wright, an associate professor and senior research fellow at the University of Cincinnati, and Matt DeLisi, an associate professor of sociology at Iowa State University. The biosocial data analyzed by Beaver and his two co-authors derived from "Add Health," an ongoing project focused on adolescent health that is administered by the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and funded largely by the National Institute of Child Health and Human... (Science Daily)
New building under way at Research Park Oct 3, 2008
Josh Speck, with Speck Plumbing Inc. in Ames, compacts dirt using an excavator at the site of the new 26,000-square-foot building Wednesday in the Iowa State University Research Park in Ames. The building should be ready for businesses to move in by May 2009. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
New sculpture garden blooms on ISU campus Oct 3, 2008
Terry Ragaller, left, and Cory Ritland, both equipment operators for the Iowa State University campus services, work on setting a Christian Peterson statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden. "> Photos by Ronnie Miller/The Tribune Terry Ragaller, left, and Cory Ritland, both equipment operators for the Iowa State University campus services, work on setting a Christian Peterson statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden.... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Conference to examine sex assault Oct 3, 2008
With these funds, the UI has teamed up with the UNI and Iowa State University in a effort to raise awareness on campuses about sexual assault and domestic violence, Miller said. "Certainly, with all the recent events we've had related to sexual assault, it's even more important that these annual conferences be held," Miller said. (Daily Iowan, IA)
ICA's Petty: Most producers ready for COOL implementation (54) Oct 3, 2008
From the producer's end, compliance should be fairly painless, says John Lawrence, director of the Iowa Beef Center and Extension livestock marketing economist at Iowa State University. Lawrence says as long as producers have records to indicate where an animal was born, they should be able to survive an audit. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
People on the Move for Sunday, September 28, 2008 Oct 3, 2008
Most recently, she worked for The Des Moines Register for the past 10 years, where her beats included education, the state Legislature, politics, Ames, Iowa State University, human services and night police reporting. Prior to that, Campbell worked for Lee Enterprises for five years. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Keep Your Machine and Your Body Running Optimally During Harvest Oct 3, 2008
Mark Hanna, Iowa State University ag engineer, offers these general tips. - Minimize seed coat damage by starting with the lowest recommended rotor or cylinder speed and using only enough speed to adequately thresh grain, while keeping loss to an acceptable level. (Agri-View, WI)
FSU REPORT: Study identifies gene in young men with delinquent peers Oct 3, 2008
Beaver and research colleagues John Paul Wright, an associate professor and senior research fellow at the University of Cincinnati, and Matt DeLisi, an associate professor of sociology at Iowa State University, have described their novel findings in the paper "Delinquent Peer Group Formation: Evidence of a Gene X Environment Correlation," which appears in the September 2008 issue of the Journal of Genetic Psychology. The biosocial data analyzed by Beaver and his two co-authors derived from "Add... (USA Today -- Tech)
Biofuel industry branches out, outside investors flow in Sep 25, 2008
A plant with 75 percent local ownership pumps three times more money into area household incomes as a 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 Union. (Yahoo News -- Farming and Agriculture)
Farmers welcome return of sunshine Sep 25, 2008
George Cummins, an Iowa State University Extension crop specialist based in Charles City, said it will cost 42 cents to dry one bushel of corn down 10 percentage points. That's with LP at 2. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Isoflavone Dietary Supplement Improves Functioning Of Arteries In Stroke Patients Sep 25, 2008
25, 2008) A dietary supplement containing isoflavone a chemical found in soybeans, chickpeas, legumes and clovers can improve artery function in stroke patients according to new research. The study is believed to be the first randomised controlled trial to investigate the effects of isoflavone supplement on the way the brachial artery (the main artery in the arm) dilates in response to an increase in blood flow a phenomenon known as flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in patients with established... (Science Daily)
Adrienne Rich speaks, answers questions at ISU Sep 25, 2008
Writer Adrienne Rich speaks Tuesday at a question-and-answer session in the Iowa State University Memorial Union in Ames. "> By Nirmalendu Majumdar/The Tribune Writer Adrienne Rich speaks Tuesday at a question-and-answer session in the Iowa State University Memorial Union in Ames. Award-winning author Adrienne Rich's visit to Iowa State University this week inspired a new generation of students and offered faculty and former students a face-to-face encounter with an iconic influence. Rich, an... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Whiskey River's liquor license denied Sep 25, 2008
He said Bali Satay House has been in the habit of hosting a "hip-hop night" for Iowa State University minority groups, and many of the problems had stemmed from those events. Huff said management did not retain control over the business during these events. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
First Christian Church to host Ramadan meal Sep 25, 2008
They are graduate students at Iowa State University. Sit said the relationships that have come from the dialogues have been long-lasting. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Music: Sharing the global language, Spanish clarinetist performs for Franklin 4th-grade students Sep 25, 2008
Franch-Ballester will conclude his first Iowa visit with a full recital on Thursday at the Martha Ellen-Tye Recital Hall on the Iowa State University campus at 7:30 p.m. Though he's performed for students from far and near, Franch-Ballester said he always witnesses a similar reaction. "They all have the same reactions to the music. It doesn't matter where they're from," Franch-Ballester said. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Palin sparks young Republicans Sep 25, 2008
Samantha Clark, the chairwoman of the Iowa State University College Republicans, said members are anxiously awaiting the new McCalin-Palin bumper stickers and shirts because Palin's name plastered on them. But the reasons for her appeal to the youth depends to whom you speak. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Downtown survey presented to Waukee Council by visiting students Sep 25, 2008
A group of students from Iowa State University presented to the Waukee City Council the results of a survey of Waukee residents and business owners conducted earlier this year. The students made the presentation at the regular council meeting Monday, Sept. 22. (Dallas County News, IA)
Art to 'Celebrate the Hills' on display in Moorhead Sep 24, 2008
In 1994, it hosted a major art exhibit, "Land of the Fragile Giants:Landscapes, Environments and People of the Loess Hills," co-sponsored by Iowa State University. The exhibit went on tour to art museums throughout Iowa and around the world, ending at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C.. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
New administrator installed at Good Sam Sep 24, 2008
Clark actually graduated from Iowa State University in 2003 with a degree in exercise sports science. I never thought I would be in a nursing home, said the young woman, who admitted that like the rest of us she had a hard time going into nursing homes when she was younger. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Farmers prepare for big harvest Sep 24, 2008
Corn has matured and dried down quickly, requiring little or no artificial drying, said Iowa State University Extension crop specialist George Cummins. However, this year is a different story. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Engineers Work To Clean And Improve Engine Performance Sep 24, 2008
23, 2008) The five engines in Song-Charng Kong's Iowa State University laboratory have come a long way since Karl Benz patented a two-stroke internal combustion engine in 1879 ... Song-Charng Kong, an Iowa State University assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and his students are studying engines in an effort to reduce emissions and improve efficiency. (Science Daily)
Iowa's public universities set fund-raising records Sep 24, 2008
The UI, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa each had increases in the amount of outright and deferred gifts donated to each university's foundation. The UI Foundation received nearly $161. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Softball Announces 2009 Schedule Sep 24, 2008
The Toreros open up the tournament against University of Connecticut in the Thursday night cap, followed by the 7pm game on Friday against Iowa State University. They have the evening twin bill on Saturday against McElvain's alma mater Oklahoma State University at 4:30 p.m. and Quinnipiac at 7:30 p.m., and wrap up the weekend with a 2:00 p.m. match up against Northern Colorado. (Usdtoreros.com)
New life for sweet corn contest at U of I Sep 23, 2008
The contest, sponsored by the alumni association, was part of "Beat State" activities leading up to the football game against Iowa State University. PHOTO ID: Emily Rinehart hand picks the ears of sweetcorn on her family farm north of Ogden. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Kauffman and Lingren earn state 4-H recognition Sep 23, 2008
Holly and Alexa interviewed at the state level Aug. 23 at Iowa State University followed by a dessert reception and announcement of award recipients. A total of 104 4-H members from across Iowa interviewed for state project awards, National 4-H Congress, and National 4-H Conference at the state level. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Plan now how to properly store crops in advance of harvest (16) Sep 22, 2008
By Joel DeJong, Iowa State University Extension Field AgronomistFriday, September 12, 2008 8:39 AM CDT. This has not been a warm summer, and the average silking date for many corn fields in northwest Iowa was later than average. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Mom's Beliefs May Impact Their Kids' Alcohol Use, Study Finds Sep 22, 2008
According to a new Iowa State University study, the power of positive thinking by moms may limit their children's alcohol use. See also. (Science Daily)
Real answers and real solutions Sep 22, 2008
Gene Takle, an Iowa State University professor in the Departments of Agronomy and Geological and Atmospheric Sciences and the director of the ISU Climate Science Initiative. Fred Kirschenmann, a distinguished fellow with the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture and an organic farmer. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Haws: Don't forget your roots Sep 22, 2008
Dick Haws taught journalism at Iowa State University for 21 years. He can be reached at dhaws@iastate. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
ISU fair targets majorless students Sep 22, 2008
Iowa State University's Office of Biotechnology reached a milestone this year as its graduate fellowship program surpassed 200 student recipients ... Iowa State University researchers will be part of a research consortium helping to develop the world's most powerful supercomputer ... Iowa State University students will host college rodeo teams from 13 schools for the 46th-annual Cyclone Stampede Rodeo, Thursday, Oct. 2, and Friday, Oct. 3, in Ames. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Service projects pay off for college student Sep 21, 2008
"It's a big honor," said Peyton, a 2008 graduate of East Sac Community High School and now a freshman at Iowa State University. "I was surprised.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
How much thiamin is needed to feed at 60 percent DDGS? (5) Sep 21, 2008
According to Dr. Paul Plummer, staff veterinarian at Iowa State University, polio is a disease found in large numbers in feeder lambs in Iowa. Another potential problem with feeding DDGS is that distillers grains could have a higher sulfur content than other feedstuffs due to the process of making ethanol, Thompson said. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Experts convert sugar into diesel Sep 20, 2008
The process Virent discovered in early 2006, and announced at the Growing the Bioeconomy conference sponsored by Iowa State University on September 9, 2008, is the subject of patent applications. That announcement was followed this month by the publication of a separate discovery of the same process in the Dumesic laboratory. (India Times, India)
Your Incredible Neighbors: One woman’s Olympic Committee memories Sep 19, 2008
The former professor of women s physical education at Iowa State University, research shows there are 26 boxes of documents related to her 38 years of service at ISU from 1948 to 1986 ... Respected on the USOC as she was at Iowa State University, Forker was further appointed to the USOC board of directors from 1982 to 1984 and says one of the accomplishments of the President s Commission was to emphasize more women in the U.S. Olympics. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
'Green Gasoline' Converted From Sugar Sep 19, 2008
The process Virent discovered in early 2006, and announced at the Growing the Bioeconomy conference sponsored by Iowa State University on Sept. 9, 2008, is the subject of patent applications published last week. That announcement was followed this month by the publication of a separate discovery of the same process in the Dumesic laboratory. (Science Daily)
AMOS city to host global warming forum Sep 19, 2008
Gene Takle, professor in the departments of agronomy and geological and atmospheric sciences at Iowa State University and another speaker, said global warming will affect the Midwest's agriculture and water supply, and people "need to think about what we should be doing collectively in terms of public policy.". The forum will feature Takle, Kirschenmann, and Erv Klaas, commissioner for the Story County Soil and Water Conservation District. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
ROBERT ARNOLD NIBEL Sep 18, 2008
He attended Iowa State University studying engineering, prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1944. After his discharge from the service in December 1945, he returned to Laurens where he met his sweetheart, Helen Kathryn Wilson. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Bringing financial peace to residents Sep 18, 2008
Mark and Robin Mitchell of Muscatine started taking Financial Peace classes in 2006 after learning Iowa State University, which their oldest daughter Megan attends, doesn t accept credit cards. Since then, they ve paid off thousands of dollars in debt after completing the Financial Peace program. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Wisconsin’s Corn, Soybean Forecasts Both Cut Four Bushels From Last Month Sep 18, 2008
Agri-View: Your Premier Agricultural News Source. Your premier agricultural newspaper to provide up-to-date Capitol news, compelling livestock topics, current dairy coverage, timely crop reports and management tools for today's operations. (Agri-View, WI)
Shepherds: Grazing Way to Beat High Feed Costs Sep 18, 2008
Our bottom line has shrunk, says Dan Morrical, Iowa State University sheep specialist. Is Grazing the Way to Beat High Feed Costs. (Agri-View, WI)
Orchard Hill students help get Lego League started at Irving Sep 17, 2008
The regional meets will whittle that number down to about 70 teams that will compete at Iowa State University. "I'm very excited to go somewhere where other kids are to see what they've created," said Irving fifth-grader Michaela Fishback. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Pervasive Games Promise To Spice Up Daily Life Sep 17, 2008
2, 2005) New research by Iowa State University researchers shows that rewarded violence in video games increases hostility and aggressive thinking and behavior. Violent behavior punished in the context of a. (Science Daily)
Ada Hayden Lake focus of panel presentation Sep 17, 2008
Four Iowa State University faculty members who have conducted on-site research at the lake will present their findings to the council. In addition, three conservationists from state and local agencies will present to the council. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
ISU economists' report puts face on state's immigrant population Sep 17, 2008
By Ronnie Miller/The Tribune Iowa State University sophomore Sheng Chia listens to a lecture in his physics class Monday at in the Physics Hall on the ISU campus in Ames ... A new Iowa State University report finds Iowa's foreign-born population is more ethnically diverse and valuable to Iowa's economy than recent high-profile news stories suggest. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Tomato plant the 'Shaq' of garden produce Sep 16, 2008
Ron Hook, farm management specialist for Iowa State University Extension, reported a light frost in Sibley, Iowa, on Monday. The frost was contained to rooftops. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Iowans join the Aviation Hall of Fame Sep 16, 2008
He later attended Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota. Olson joined the U.S. Air Force in the late 1970s but was initially rejected for military flight school during officer training because she was a woman. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
