Iowa researchers build map of accessible parks statewide
University of Iowa researchers led by Travis Kraus seek public help to populate an interactive map of parks and recreational spaces accessible to people with disabilities. The Esri based survey lets users mark exact accessible spots. The survey has been open since mid-December and will remain open for ongoing input.
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Regents face lengthy vacancy on Iowa public university board
Regents without a student on the Iowa Board of Regents have left the ninth seat unfilled for seven months across five meetings. The governor appoints student regents to six year terms, with eight members chosen for qualifications and nine including the student, who rotates among UI, ISU, and UNI. Abby Crow last served June 2021 to June 2024. since then four meetings and a retreat occurred without a full voting lineup, drawing criticism from Regent Nancy Dunkel over DEI funding issues.
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Surgeon General urges cancer warnings on alcohol labels
U S Surgeon General Vivek Murthy urged labeling alcohol with cancer risk when Congress approves the plan. The advisory cites growing research on health harms from drinking and calls for clear drink warnings.
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Iowans to hear cancer data label proposal debate
Researchers from the Iowa Cancer Registry present data on Iowa's high cancer rate and discuss a proposed label requiring rare U.S. Congress approval. Murthy argues alcohol is a major preventable cancer cause, citing nearly 1 million U.S. cases over a decade.
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