Fireflies See Rise in Iowa but Future Uncertain
In Iowa sightings appear up for at least two of the 14 firefly species, sparking excitement among families. ISU diagnostician Zach Schumm notes lack of monitoring data and some species not tracked. Experts caution decades of decline amid unclear causes and uneven reporting.
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Currently Booked Solon mobile bookstore brings books to Midwest
Solon native Breanna Ferry runs Currently Booked a trailer turned bookstore that travels Eastern Iowa and the Midwest. The used books come from donations and cover all genres for all ages, aimed at enriching lives by sharing portable stories.
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Historians oppose I C building closure in Iowa City
Historians, former state staff, and researchers urge the State Historical Society of Iowa to reverse its plan to close the SHSI Research Center in Iowa City. The June 17 announcement sets July 9 as start of operational changes culminating in a June 30, 2026 closure and a publisher change for the Journals.
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Boxes on highway sign backs mystery solved
A Cedar Rapids resident asked The Gazette Curious Iowa about small boxes mounted on the rear of DOT highway signs. The investigation traces the decades-old history of these housings, explains their purpose, and notes why the practice appears to have ended.
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