Marion Meteorite On Loan To UI Old Capitol Exhibit
An 20-pound Marion Meteorite fragment on loan from Amherst College to the University of Iowa is now displayed in the refurbished Old Capitol. The rock fell near Linn County in 1847 the same year UI was founded and was broken into three pieces during descent. The exhibit runs Mondays through Saturdays 10am to 5pm Sundays 1 to 5pm with July 4 and Labor Day hours 10am to 5pm.
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Gary W. Gallazzo
Iowa City
Earth
University of Iowa
Old Capitol
Marion
Linn County
Iowa
Pratt Museum of Natural Science
Amherst College
Massachusetts
Mars
Jupiter
Charles Shepard
Mark E. Pesses
U of I
Pesses
State Historical Society of Iowa
Willard Boyd
Jean Prior
Iowa Geological Survey, University
Pratt Museum
The
University
Mark Pesses
Lowa
Jason Robinson
Wayne Robinsons
Lake Odessa
Jason
Moles Move to Soft Soil in Dry Weather
Iowa State University extension wildlife expert Robert Moorman notes dry conditions leave bluegrass lawns moisture deficient, pushing moles groundward toward softer soil around shrubs and flowers. They tunnel without heaving, exposing plant roots and harming vegetation. Moorman recommends deep buried poisoned peanuts or chunk bait to control moles and, if needed, poisoned grain for ground squirrels and chipmunks, ensuring baits stay out of reach of songbirds.
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Iowa State University Extension
Robert Moorman
Moorman
Students avoid tax payments
Cindy Needles from Iowa State University advises students with summer jobs to use a W-4E form to exempt from federal withholding if they expect to earn under 2950 this year. Using W-4E increases take home pay and avoids tax refunds later. If unsure, check with the employer and consider switching from W-4 to W-4E.
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Ames
Cindy Needles
Iowa State University
Iowa program helps keep doctors in state and in small towns
Dr. Paul Seebohm of the University of Iowa outlines a state wide family practice residency effort started in the early 1970s. Of the first three year group who left last year 62 percent stayed in Iowa. seven centers now offer the program with about 130 residents and 140 by July 1. The aim is to boost physicians in communities of 5000 or more and to train generalists capable of minor surgery and counseling.
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United Press International
Iowa
Paul Seebohm
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Seebohm
Bathtub vacation for houseplants offers a watering plan
Ames readers learn how to keep houseplants healthy during three weeks away. Horticulturist Ed Cott suggests soaking pots, placing bricks and boards in a tub, and using braided wick to extend watering by up to ten to twelve days.
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Ames
Ed Cott
Iowa State University Extension Horticulturist
Cott
Cattlemen to Meet During ISU Animal Industry Week
Iowa State University hosts Cattle Producers Day on July 15 as part of Animal Industry Week. Jim Frier notes morning demonstrations at Ruminant Research Farm on rumen protein protection waste recycling and corn stalk supplementation. Attendees register at Scheman Building for 3 dollar fees plus lunch.
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Iowa State University
Jim Frier
Washington County
ISU
Ruminant Research Farm
Iowa State University Center
Scheman Continuing Education
Frier
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