UI medical research advocate Dr John Eckstein dies at 87
Dr. John Eckstein longtime UI College of Medicine dean and promoter of hospital research died Tuesday in Coralville at 87. His work propelled UI Hospitals and Clinics and the Eckstein Medical Research Building bears his name. Survived by wife Imogene and five children. funeral Saturday at St. Thomas More Church in Coralville.
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Missouri River expected to normalize levels by October
The Army Corps of Engineers predicts the Missouri River will return to normal levels in Nebraska Iowa and Missouri in October ending floods that began in June. Jody Farhat said releases are being reduced gradually with Gavins Point Dam water release cut from 160000 to 90000 cubic feet per second.
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ISU, UI and UNI report enrollment gains and diversity
Iowa State University posts a record fall enrollment of 29 887 with a 4 2 percent rise while the University of Iowa totals 30 893 up slightly and UNI 13 168 down less than 1 percent Officials cite growing minority and international enrollments and higher out of state attendance at all three schools UI sets a first year class record at 4 565 and 10 6 percent international first year students.
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Iowa State University
University of Iowa
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Iowa State
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Kinnick evacuation praised as safe and smooth
University officials described the Kinnick Stadium evacuation during a lightning delay as smooth with no injuries and few crowd issues after a 70,000 plus turnout. Public Safety Director Chuck Green noted the challenge of moving large crowds and outlined the layered emergency plan and communication used.
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Iowa City
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Hawkeye
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Omaha
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