Varied Leaf Out Delays and Advances Across Regions This Year
Diverse leaf out patterns reflect warmer and cooler months with snowfall effects. Gulf Coast to mid-Atlantic show later emergence while Texas to North Carolina see early growth. Indianapolis and Harrisburg areas leafing earlier, New York metro earlier with parts of Pacific Northwest delayed. Estimates rely on math models.
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Early spring leaf out arrives ahead of schedule in many regions
Warmer than average March across the nation accelerates leaf out for early spring species like lilacs and honeysuckles. Iowa and Missouri show the fastest progress, with Wisconsin and Michigan soon following, while Gulf Coast areas and parts of the Carolinas lag due to heavy winter snows and slower warming. Blustery winds and rising pollen levels accompany the advancing season.
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UI Division name changes and donor fund shifts at Iowa
UI officials announced a shift from the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity as part of a mission revamp. The Center for Advancement oversees the related gift fund now frozen at $29,816, with prior donor intent compliance policies and an audit committee guiding fund administration.
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