U S butterfly population falls 22 percent in two decades
Iowa entomologist Ethan Brockman of Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University notes butterflies declined nationwide due to habitat loss warm climate and agricultural chemical use. He stresses resilience when resources return, as U S butterflies drop 22 percent over 20 years.
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I C high schools adopt cellphone policy. engagement rises
Iowa City Community School District reports 88 percent of survey staff find the new policy effective nine weeks after it took effect. The rule silences devices in class and stores them to boost engagement. violations have trended downward, with about 1,000 students charged across 8,000 secondary students.
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Iowa State CIRAS loses federal funding under new administration
ISU Center for Industrial Research and Service faces immediate loss of national funding as the National Institute of Standards and Technology suspends contracts for multiple Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs. CIRAS director Mike O'Donnell notes the cut will affect services to Iowa businesses and manufacturers in the near and long term.
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Linn County plans wetlands project on school land near park
Linn County Conservation officials seek to restore wetlands to reduce erosion and improve water quality by using about 7 acres of Cedar Rapids Community School District land west of Morgan Creek Park. The parcel, part of a 2011 district plot, has been farmed and may be donated for the project.
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