tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54187093444010832692011-12-30T09:16:05.566-06:00This site is maintained by University of Iowa News Services to provide information to the campus community and visitors about recent flooding.Stephennoreply@blogger.comBlogger1811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-3109412270916825272008-06-25T14:57:00.001-05:002008-06-25T14:59:01.203-05:00

The Graduate College has posted new academic deadlines for all graduate students, which you can find here and below:Graduate College Revised 2008 Summer DeadlinesDue to the flooding in Iowa City and consequent one-week cancellation of summer classes, the Graduate College has revised its summer 2008 deadlines as follows:Tuesday, July 1, 2008Plans of Study for summer master’s recipientsand Final

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-72168639412148526042008-06-25T14:27:00.003-05:002008-06-25T14:30:43.864-05:00

The Controller’s Office website -- http://www.uiowa.edu/~fuscntrl/ -- contains a flood-related special links section. Accounting Services, Property Management, Grant Accounting & Purchasing websites also have the same information. That information includes an FAQ document that seeks to address common questions. This document will be updated as necessary so please check it from time to time. And

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-89127979064096269112008-06-25T14:01:00.002-05:002008-06-25T14:03:46.423-05:00

The Office of Admissions has revised some aspects of the new student Orientation programs scheduled to occur this summer. Three programs in June had to be canceled in the early stages and immediate aftermath of the flooding. In addition, the Iowa Memorial Union remains closed due to water damage, and programs have been relocated to other buildings on campus.As a result:All future two-day programs

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-18405548417036953412008-06-25T11:47:00.001-05:002008-06-25T11:49:01.646-05:00

A steam blow will be held sometime later today or on Thursday to test a new boiler being installed. The blow will be loud.

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-84327428312195199652008-06-25T11:02:00.001-05:002008-06-25T11:04:56.959-05:00

University of Iowa News ReleaseJune 25, 2008University Hygienic Lab answers question about who should test well waterShould I be testing my water? Many people who are on private well systems are asking that question because of the recent flooding.Nancy Hall, supervisor of environmental microbiology for the University Hygienic Laboratory (UHL), explains that the focus for testing is on wells that

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-58563916383711339882008-06-25T11:00:00.002-05:002008-06-25T11:02:31.941-05:00

University of Iowa News ReleaseJune 25, 2008UI offers flood relief assistance to studentsThe University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid (UI OSFA) is responding to the emergency and short-term needs of students negatively impacted by the flood of 2008 with a combination of existing UI short-term loan funds and grants supported through the UI Flood Relief Fund.The amount of support to

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-82751374961250384742008-06-25T09:59:00.001-05:002008-06-25T09:59:39.500-05:00

After a week of record-setting flooding throughout eastern Iowa, the UI and the College of Engineering resumed Summer Session classes on June 23 while working toward full recovery. With regard to college facilities, the Seamans Center received no water damage.The Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory received sub basement flooding and remains in lock down until damage can be assessed. Faculty and staff

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-55184493980040733112008-06-25T08:56:00.002-05:002008-06-25T08:59:12.401-05:00

The University of Iowa will be back in business in the fall, and that will include the departments most affected by the flooding -- the School of Music, Theater Department and School of Art and Art History, all of which are located next to the Iowa River on the arts campus.University of Iowa President Sally Mason noted, “This University is known for its commitment to the arts, and we will honor

Peter Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11497307571806618137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-14628092711728842452008-06-24T16:23:00.000-05:002008-06-25T16:32:05.068-05:00

[University of Iowa President Sally Mason issued the following message on June 24 to new students who will begin attending the UI this fall.]Dear New Students for Fall 2008,The unprecedented flood emergency experienced by The University of Iowa as well as the cities of Iowa City and Coralville has reached its peak and the water is beginning to drain away.The effort to reclaim those areas of our

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-61092918864137370582008-06-24T14:44:00.005-05:002008-06-24T14:59:43.428-05:00

To All Fleet Services Customers: Officials with the University of Iowa Fleet Services announced that the fuel island was inspected today, Tuesday, June 24, and it is now back in service. There was no contamination found in the fuel and all of the pump electronics are operating normally. The Fleet Services vehicle rental operation has temporarily relocated to Mossman Business Services Building on

Lois Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460301362370662367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-7699033657227824372008-06-24T09:55:00.004-05:002008-06-24T10:18:26.056-05:00

The University of Iowa Center for Teaching, in collaboration with the University Counseling Service, is offering resources for faculty members and students dealing with the personal and institutional losses related to the flood. The Center for Teaching homepage (www.centeach.uiowa.edu) provides a number of useful online resources under "Teaching in Times of Crisis." University Counseling Service

Lois Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460301362370662367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-79824193821783643732008-06-23T16:25:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:11:03.196-05:00

Macbride Nature Recreation Area will be operational beginning Tuesday, June 24th. The flood waters receded more quickly than originally expected. Due to flood debris, users are asked to not use the south end of the Bluestem Picnic Area. In addition, it is advised that users bring their own drinking water until the well water at MNRA can be tested.Wildlife Camps will now take place at Macbride

George McCroryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03632148783477902602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-31997090293368135562008-06-23T15:57:00.004-05:002008-06-24T10:10:43.612-05:00

The Iowa City Foreign Relations Council's (ICFRC) Thursday, June 26 noon luncheon with the theme "German Foreign Policy under Chancellor Merkel" has been cancelled. Due to area flooding, Klaus Rupprecht, director of the Canadian Center for German and European Studies at York University in Toronto, will not be visiting the University of Iowa. ICFRC members hope to reschedule his lecture at a later

Lois Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460301362370662367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-91970184387336305542008-06-23T15:38:00.004-05:002008-06-24T10:11:49.562-05:00

Closed major buildings 1. Adler Journalism Building2. Art Building3. Art Building West4. Becker Communications Studies Building5. Danforth Chapel6. English Philosophy Building7. Hancher Auditorium8. Hawkeye Court Apartments9. Iowa Advanced Technology Labs10. Iowa Memorial Union11. Main Library12. Mayflower Residence Hall13. Madison Street Services Building14. Museum of Art15. North Hall16. Power

Nicole Riehlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851958453337215463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-11051822394736057852008-06-23T15:23:00.005-05:002008-06-24T10:11:03.197-05:00

The Hancher Auditorium Box Office has just about returned to normal business, although in a temporary location due to the floods. Tickets for Iowa Summer Rep 08 may now be purchased by telephone, at 319-335-1160, or long distance 1-800-HANCHER. Tickets may also be purchased online, HERE, and over-the-counter sales are available at the Lindquist Center, South Building, Suite 107.Please note that 

Peter Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11497307571806618137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-41611143504178409122008-06-23T15:22:00.004-05:002008-06-24T10:11:49.563-05:00

Board of Regents, State of Iowa President David Miles, President Pro Tem Jack Evans and Executive Director Robert Donley were joined by University of Iowa President Sally Mason at a news conference this afternoon after they took a bus tour of areas of campus affected by the flood. The Regents thanked all those who helped in the flood response and offered their support for the continuing recovery

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-88530467558486890332008-06-23T14:26:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:19:47.187-05:00

International students and scholars at the University of Iowa in F-1 or J-1 status are often not eligible for the same resources as U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The UI Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) has created a Web site detailing the types of funding available to those in the F-1 and J-1 non-immigrant categories. The list includes information on financial

Lois Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460301362370662367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-3433798254135447562008-06-23T13:56:00.005-05:002008-06-24T10:10:43.614-05:00

The University of Iowa Upward Bound Project is cancelled for the entire summer due to the flooding. Participants are being notified directly by Upward Bound staff. An estimated 62 students were signed up to participate in the 2008 Upward Bound Project, said Upward Bound Director Jeanne Meyer. The program serves high school students who would be the first in their family to receive a college

Lois Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460301362370662367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-67323038748100534802008-06-23T13:32:00.004-05:002008-06-24T10:19:28.947-05:00

The UI Police Department is continuing to operate its Nite Ride Program, the UI’s safe means for late transportation service for women only. The phone number is 319-384-1111.The programs offers women on campus a free, safe ride home. With a number of summer sessions, sports camps and the university community still being active in the summer months, the UI Department of Public Safety has continued

Lois Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460301362370662367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-84091478189203543062008-06-23T11:56:00.003-05:002008-06-24T09:58:28.318-05:00

The Hillcrest Market Place food service in Hillcrest Residence Hall is now open for service. The current hours for Hillcrest Market Place are: Breakfast, 7 to 8:30 a.m.; Lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Dinner, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-17532252530118931822008-06-23T10:19:00.001-05:002008-06-24T10:10:43.615-05:00

Iowa Testing Programs Summer Professional Development Series has been postponed and did not begin as scheduled on June 19. Participating teachers will be notified with updated information as it becomes available.

Lois Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460301362370662367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-9231939182225447112008-06-23T10:08:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:01:52.715-05:00

[NOTE: This is an updated message.] If you are sending campus mail to individuals who have been moved due to flooding, please continue to use their OLD campus mail address. Mail Services will reroute items as soon as the new locations are posted on the relocations web page. Until they are posted, mail will be held in the Campus Mail area of the Mossman Building.

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-58826429649108352942008-06-23T09:40:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.339-05:00

Residents in 36 Iowa counties are now eligible for federal Individual Assistance programs offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Anyone in those counties who suffered damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding beginning May 25 and continuing, can register with FEMA either online or by phone.As of June 19, the Iowa counties eligible for federal Individual

Nicole Riehlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851958453337215463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-48777849578405926732008-06-22T17:32:00.008-05:002008-06-24T10:09:08.628-05:00

On Friday, June 20th University Housing notified Hawkeye Court tenants that they would be allowed to move back into the apartments beginning on Sunday for those who live in 100s, 500s and 600s. Others who live in the 200's, 300s and 400s will be allowed to move back in on Monday at 8 a.m. The parking lots of the 200s and 300-400s had to be cleaned and housing officials were not certain they

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-67487385282409628262008-06-21T12:48:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:25:11.389-05:00

(DES MOINES) - Today, Governor Chet Culver announced that three eastern Iowa community leaders - Aegon USA Chief Executive Officer Pat Baird, Rockwell Collins Chief Executive Officer Clay Jones, and University of Iowa President Sally Mason will represent Eastern Iowa in a new statewide private fundraising initiative designed to help the victims of this year's severe weather and historic flooding.

Nicole Riehlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851958453337215463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-40086358538577085662008-06-21T12:47:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:09:08.629-05:00

Dear IIHR Advisory Board Members,I would like to update you on the status of IIHR-Hydroscience & Engineering and the massing flooding in Iowa and on the University of Iowa campus. Many parts of the state are experiencing unprecedented floods and widespread damage to roads and bridges, homes, businesses, and crops. The Cedar River and Iowa River recently crested many feet above their highest

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-18192634816486250882008-06-21T11:33:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:13:07.977-05:00

Receding water will allow several University of Iowa parking lots to reopen Monday, June 23.Cambus will resume its regular routes on Monday, once again servicing Madison Street and all other stops that are not on roads closed due to flooding. The shuttle service from the Sycamore Mall parking lot to campus will discontinue Monday.On the east side of Iowa River, parking lots 8 and 11 (partial), 20

Nicole Riehlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851958453337215463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-59374904914606973722008-06-20T17:26:00.001-05:002008-06-24T10:11:49.564-05:00

The following news release was issued Friday, June 20, 2008, by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Robert Donley, Executive Director, Board of Regents, State of Iowa(515) 281-3934Board of Regents Representatives to Tour Flood Damage at University of Iowa(URBANDALE, Iowa) – Board of Regents President David Miles, and President Pro Tem Jack Evans, will visit the

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-88596319131361612362008-06-20T14:43:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:11:49.566-05:00

This Sunday, June 22, Fox and the Big Ten Network (BTN) will launch a daylong "Support the UI" day, running Public Service Announcements and a "screen crawl" sending TV viewers to our flood-fund giving page. The UI has also have received word that Fox's parent company, News Corporation, will match all gifts made during this one-day promotion. UI President Sally Mason's first priority is to use

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-37245771678069739632008-06-20T12:55:00.005-05:002008-06-25T11:08:01.116-05:00

[Related: Public health experts at the University Hygienic Laboratory and the UI College of Public Health held a special media briefing today to discuss their initiative to develop and distribute information to aid Iowans as they face the daunting and protracted task of cleanup and recovery. Read about the briefing here. Listen to an mp3 audio file of the session here.]The flood of 2008 that

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-5786610755433824572008-06-20T12:27:00.004-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.340-05:00

MEMORANDUMTO: Deans, Directors, and Departmental Executive OfficersFROM: Terry Johnson, Associate Vice-President & ControllerRE: Charging and Documenting Flood Related CostsDATE: June 19, 2008The University has expended significant efforts to protect its employees, buildings, equipment, books, and other assets from flood-related loss or

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-90080501682649638902008-06-20T12:08:00.001-05:002008-06-24T10:11:03.198-05:00

The Hancher Box Office Web server is back online. You now may go the usual site, https://boxoffice.hancher.uiowa.edu/, to purchase advance tickets for Iowa Summer Rep. The box office remains closed for telephone or walkup sales. However, both individual event and advance tickets will be on sale at the door, one hour before each Iowa Summer Rep performance in West High School. Go to the ArtsIowa

Peter Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11497307571806618137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-44464306762453394732008-06-20T08:45:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.344-05:00

The following message was sent Thursday to the University of Iowa community by UI Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Lola Lopes:Dear Colleagues:Although the worst part of the flood seems to be abating we are still in crisis mode regarding utilities (steam, chilled water, and electricity). This means that even though we are resuming classes, research, and other university operations on

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-73631428724282274832008-06-19T21:28:00.003-05:002008-06-19T21:33:24.815-05:00

After the floods of 1993, the University of Iowa saw a record number of eye infections related to water-borne pathogens. These pathogens--including amoeba, parasites, bacteria, and virus--are extremely dangerous to the eye and may lead to corneal transplantation or loss of sight. "We have already seen flood-related eye infections and we have every reason to believe they will be as prevalent, or

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-50890468671106254292008-06-19T18:39:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:13:07.979-05:00

Cambus will operate all of its normal routes as of Monday, June 23.The Red Route & Blue Routes will be modified as they will not service the Arts/Hancher lot campus. They will service all other bus stops at approximately the scheduled times - every 15 minutes. The Pentacrest Route will not use Iowa Ave. but will service all other stops - approx. every 15 minutes. The Hawkeye-Interdorm Route will

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-68955721183287729492008-06-19T18:10:00.003-05:002008-06-24T09:58:28.331-05:00

With the waters on the Iowa and Cedar Rivers receding and roads reopening for traffic flow, University Housing will be discontinuing housing for essential staff, beginning Friday, June 20. All staff who may need housing are asked to contact one of the following resources:Short term housing options: http://www.iowacitycoralville.org/visitors_wheretostay.aspIf you have a short term need, please

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-87044965583769191772008-06-19T14:06:00.001-05:002008-06-19T14:42:43.467-05:00

Burge Market Place will re-open Monday, June 23 to serve three meals throughout the week. The cost for an all-you-can-eat meal is $5 for breakfast and $7.50 for lunch or dinner. Daily serving hours are: Breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m.; Lunch, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; Dinner, 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Please note breakfast is not served on Sundays.Burge Market Place is located on the first floor of Burge Residence

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-88489244313007204162008-06-19T09:35:00.005-05:002008-06-24T10:13:07.981-05:00

Closed major buildings (buildings are locked down and no entry is allowed)1. Adler Journalism Building2. Art Building3. Art Building West4. Becker Communications Studies Building5. Cambus Maintenance Facility6. Danforth Chapel7. English Philosophy Building8. Hancher Auditorium9. Hawkeye Court Apartments10. Iowa Advanced Technology Labs11. Iowa Memorial Union12. Main Library13. Mayflower Residence

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-4712256624966626652008-06-18T21:43:00.004-05:002008-06-24T10:25:11.392-05:00

Public health experts at the University Hygienic Laboratory and the UI College of Public Health are collaborating to develop and distribute information that will aid Iowans as they face the daunting and protracted task of clean-up and recovery. As a first step, a special media briefing with selected UI experts will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 20, in Room 2520D of the University Capitol Centre.

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-84351074413986797022008-06-18T16:08:00.001-05:002008-06-18T16:09:55.988-05:00

Vision specialists at UI Hospitals and Clinics have begun treating patients with flood-related eye infections, which suggests that the problem will be as prevalent as in 1993, when specialists treated a high number of eye infections related to water-borne pathogens. These pathogens, which include amoebae, parasites, bacteria and viruses, can be extremely dangerous to the eye, leading to vision

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-40419965829796115772008-06-18T14:36:00.005-05:002008-06-24T09:57:42.133-05:00

Classes, exams, and other academic programs will resume in the Boyd Law Building on Monday, June 23. Students enrolled in first summer session classes interrupted by the closing of the law building should communicate directly with their instructors about arrangements for completing course work. Second summer session courses should begin on schedule on June 30.

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-39477877059439494422008-06-18T14:32:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.347-05:00

(To listen to the briefing in mp3 audio format, click here.)--The university will be open for business on Monday, with classes in session and offices open. “However, it will not be business as usual,” said President Sally Mason. Many parts of the campus are still closed, so some classes will be rescheduled to other rooms. Some parking lots are underwater so students and employees are urged to

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-48912629359130512812008-06-18T14:00:00.004-05:002008-06-24T10:11:49.571-05:00

Note that restrictions have been lifted on campus buildings previously listed as being at-risk of flooding. These are: 700 South Clinton Street (WSUI/KSUI radio, Office of State Archaeologist); Hydraulics Annexes; and the Women’s Resource and Action Center.A number of other buildings remain closed:1. Adler Journalism Building2. Art Building3. Art Building West4. Becker Communications Studies

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-82778885658484530912008-06-18T13:44:00.004-05:002008-06-24T10:12:34.630-05:00

University Relations has posted new aerial photos of flooding on the University of Iowa campus. To view them, visit the University News Services Flickr site here.

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-10172955226433631932008-06-18T12:10:00.000-05:002008-06-24T10:11:49.574-05:00

University of Iowa Interim Provost Lola Lopes issued the following statement today on the resumption of summer classes:I am very happy to announce that as of Monday, June 23, summer school at the University of Iowa will resume. We expect that all 6-week and 8-week classes will be completed as planned. This includes classes that were scheduled to meet on the arts campus. Students who wish to drop

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-48468877287421884302008-06-18T12:01:00.005-05:002008-06-24T10:11:49.576-05:00

The following message was issued today by Larry Lockwood, assistant provost and university registrar [to see detailed information about changes to the schedule for the eight-week summer session, view this PDF.] We are pleased to announce that Summer Session classes will resume on Monday, June 23 and that UI faculty and staff are working to ensure that students will be able to complete their

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-48402714068098434182008-06-18T10:15:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.349-05:00

The University of Iowa Office of University Relations has launched a companion site to the UI Flood Information blog dedicated to posting flood stories—including those submitted by readers—from throughout the campus community. To share your account of preparing, evacuating, volunteering, or waiting out the waters, go to uifloodstories.blogspot.com or send an email here.

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-34322739135294789732008-06-18T08:08:00.003-05:002008-06-24T09:59:10.279-05:00

Richard G. Saunders, senior associate director of Human Resources at the University of Iowa, issued the following message today regarding UI employes and volunteers who are injured:Non-employee Volunteers: The State of Iowa has determined that if a person who is not an employee volunteers for any activity at a state agency and is injured in the course of that volunteer activity, that person is

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-78387702399811989392008-06-18T07:41:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:11:03.199-05:00

Iowa Summer Rep, relocated from the flooded University of Iowa Theatre Building to Iowa City West High School, will recognize the courageous efforts by Iowa communities in the face of the disaster with a free preview of the first production, David Lindsay-Abaire’s adult comedy “Wonder of the World,” at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, in the West High Auditorium.“A free performance of “Wonder of the

Peter Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11497307571806618137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-44604237026350467382008-06-17T21:08:00.004-05:002008-06-24T09:59:10.281-05:00

Rod Lehnertz with UI Facilities Management issued the following message to the campus community Tuesday evening:As was announced at Tuesday's UI flood event press conference, we working to help those southeastern Iowa communities that are bracing for the floods that hit us. Thanks to all of the hard volunteer work during the last week and the currently dropping river levels, we are in a position

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-25509991105681826422008-06-17T18:22:00.003-05:002008-06-24T09:57:42.139-05:00

The LSAT examination originally scheduled for June 16 has been rescheduled for Monday, June 30 in the Boyd Law Building. The Law School Admissions Council will contact those registered with additional information.

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-91060030200546337022008-06-17T15:15:00.010-05:002008-06-24T10:11:49.579-05:00

Following is a summary of issues discussed at the daily media briefing today, June 17 (listen to the briefing in an mp3 audio format here.)Bush Visit: University of Iowa officials have been told that President George W. Bush is scheduled to tour areas in Iowa affected by the flooding on Thursday, June 19. With 83 of Iowa's 99 counties affected by the flood, UI officials don't know for certain

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-24797907964691968512008-06-17T15:12:00.002-05:002008-06-17T15:13:52.442-05:00

The steam blow from a temporary boiler installed near Kinnick Stadium that was scheduled for noon today has been postponed. The blow, which is needed before the boiler can come online, will be held later Tuesday or Wednesday. When it occurs, the blow will be loud.

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-47945546368078121742008-06-17T14:31:00.001-05:002008-06-17T14:33:11.765-05:00

Volunteers are needed immediately to help the University of Iowa move 250,000 unused sandbags to other towns in southeast Iowa stricken by floods. The sandbags will be transported by Iowa National Guard trucks and volunteers are needed to load the bags onto the trucks. Volunteers should report to the corner of Burlington and Madison Streets, and will likely be needed into the evening.

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-87948370459958828012008-06-17T14:04:00.001-05:002008-06-17T14:26:24.489-05:00

University of Iowa faculty and staff are urged not to return to campus unless absolutely essential until Monday, June 23. This is necessary in order to continue the important work of protecting the campus, its faculty, staff and students, and to assist the protection and recovery assets. The University has lost to flooding 3,000 parking spaces and access to campus is very limited. The utility

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-15041644544197044522008-06-17T12:03:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:09:08.642-05:00

Two buildings were removed from the “At risk of flooding” buildings today: Communications Center and Engineering Research Facility. The four buildings that were listed as having no access off Madison Street because of sandbagging now have access: Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences, Chemistry Building, Lindquist Building and Halsey Hall. [NOTE: This list was updated at 2:45 p.m.

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-17727501596785667512008-06-17T11:57:00.003-05:002008-06-24T09:58:28.340-05:00

University Book Store will open in its temporary location on the ground floor of University Capitol Centre on Monday, June 23 (in the former Stuff location). Hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Hours for the remainder of the week are to be determined. Please check the University Book Store website at www.book.uiowa.edu for updates and more information.Peggy

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-54452918107340353732008-06-17T11:27:00.001-05:002008-06-24T09:58:28.341-05:00

University Counseling Service (UCS) will have staff on duty daily beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, for anyone in the university community experiencing difficulty coping with the Iowa City/Coralville flooding.To schedule a consultation or talk to a counselor, call 319-335-7294.In anticipation of the resumption of classes next week, UCS will offer additional consultation appointments to the

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-82058792743111540262008-06-17T11:07:00.004-05:002008-06-24T09:57:42.143-05:00

The UI Student Health Service will be open for limited hours on Wednesday, June 18, Thursday, June 19, and Friday, June 20. Students may call 319-335-8394 beginning at 8 a.m. June 18 to make an appointment for these days. A walk-in clinic for immunizations such as tetanus will be staffed 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday-Friday at Student Health Service in Westlawn.The SHS Nurseline will be staffed

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-40452387968335433522008-06-17T09:05:00.005-05:002008-06-24T10:11:03.200-05:00

The Hancher Auditorium Box Office, which has been closed since it was displaced by the flood, has re-opened for online sales only. The new, temporary URL for the box office is http://hancher.tardiscomm.com/. Advance tickets may now be purchased through this online facility for all Iowa Summer Rep 08 performances. Summer Rep will continue as scheduled, with all performances at Iowa City West High

Peter Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11497307571806618137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-22436644896619280092008-06-17T08:48:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.351-05:00

[NOTE: This is an updated posting. The steam blow will now start at noon today.]UI Facilities Management will do a steam blow through piping on the temporary boiler near Kinnick Stadium starting at 12 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, June 17. The blow is required to clean the new pipes and set combustion controls on the boiler. The steam blow will be intermittent and last several hours. It will also be

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-6148113494314633222008-06-16T17:04:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:10:43.617-05:00

The weekend session of the Iowa Summer Writing Festival scheduled for June 21 – 22 and the week-long session scheduled for the week of June 23 have been cancelled. The Iowa Summer Writing Festival will resume on July 6th. Updates regarding location changes for Summer Writing Festival events will be posted at http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/iswfest/ .

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-3166934341529891862008-06-16T15:50:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:10:43.618-05:00

This week's readings in the "Live from Prairie Lights" series have been canceled due to travel difficulties for the writers. The events, all scheduled at 7 p.m. in Prairie Lights books, are:Tuesday, June 17: David WroblinskiWednesday, June 18: Ben TaylorThursday, June 19: Shannon Olson, Barrie Jean Borich and Morgan GrayceThe third and final week of Iowa Summer Music Camps—Jazz Camp, June 23–27—

Peter Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11497307571806618137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-87416600713441503152008-06-16T15:48:00.015-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.352-05:00

The following experts on the University of Iowa faculty and staff are available to discuss with the media the various aspects of the flood and flood cleanup. Please note that the university's TV studio is temporarily unavailable due to the flooding.ALLERGIES/MOLD:Antoine Azar, M.D., clinical assistant professor of internal medicine, UI Carver College of Medicine and UI Hospitals and Clinics, 319-

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-56313688117115676922008-06-16T14:24:00.008-05:002008-06-24T10:13:07.982-05:00

Here are highlights from the Monday, June 16 media briefing on the University of Iowa campus (Note: Some of the information is updated from a posting of highlights earlier today and available here.) Listen to an audio file of the briefing in WAV format here.--Don Guckert, associate vice president for facilities management, said electrical power has been restored to all campus buildings that lost

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-28450065769413491652008-06-16T12:06:00.000-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.356-05:00

University Relations is looking for stories of students, faculty, staff, and others in the campus community affected by the flood. E-mail your accounts of preparing, evacuating, volunteering, and waiting out the waters here. With your permission, we’ll share your stories online or in print in the near future. 

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-25243631941519304952008-06-16T11:44:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:09:08.644-05:00

June 16, 2008--With water levels on the Iowa River having already crested, University of Iowa flood relief efforts are focused on issues of public safety. UI officials request that all non-essential personnel continue to stay away from flood-affected areas.UI officials also said that every effort is being made to resume classes beginning Monday, June 23. Lola Lopes, interim executive vice

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-66154131371770413432008-06-16T11:09:00.001-05:002008-06-24T10:09:08.646-05:00

As of this morning (Monday, June 16, 2008) power has been restored to the nine buildings listed in yesterday’s update as having lost power: Lindquist Center, Jessup Hall, Chemistry Building, Old Capitol, Currier Residence Hall, Burge Residence Hall, Stanley Residence Hall, MacBride Hall and Trowbridge Building (includes Department of Geology offices and Iowa Geological Survey– Department of

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-57370854103236109032008-06-15T19:46:00.001-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.357-05:00

The University of Iowa Vice President for Research Office has set up a blog with information specifically for researchers affected by the flood. The site is available here.

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-59197597560641412652008-06-15T19:43:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:13:07.985-05:00

Coralville Transit routes are operational and will operate all scheduled routes beginning Monday, June 16, according to Coralville city officials. However, in light of street closings, which include 1st Avenue and Highway 6, buses will be running late. Passengers are encouraged to take these delays in to account and allow extra time or take an earlier bus than normally planned.Coralville

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-11120610086838465842008-06-15T14:41:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.359-05:00

The following information was announced at the 1 p.m. flood news briefing on Sunday, June 15 (Note: because of technical difficulties, no audio file of the briefing will be available today):-- UI President Sally Mason announced that the University of Iowa Foundation has established a flood relief fund, thanking alumni and friends who have already offered their support. Additional information is

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-16834991267857751902008-06-15T14:01:00.006-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.362-05:00

Special Section: Health Issues During Flood Recovery -- includes videos, fact sheets and other helpful information for Iowans coping with flooding and recoveryGeneral health and safety information related to the Iowa City flooding:UI issues strong warning for onlookers: University of Iowa officials are strongly urging people who are not directly involved with volunteer efforts to avoid the Iowa

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-25960525402412886722008-06-15T13:18:00.004-05:002008-06-15T13:23:26.667-05:00

Nancy Hall, a microbiologist with the University Hygienic Laboratory on the University of Campus, provided information about the health risks that may lurk in floodwaters in a recent interview with KXIC radio. A transcript of the interview is available here. An audio file (mp3) of the interview is available here.Related: Free water test kits available

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-29474304349695320162008-06-15T12:49:00.008-05:002008-06-24T10:09:08.648-05:00

The following university buildings are closed as a result of the flooding:Flooded (buildings are locked down and no entry is allowed) 
1. Art Building2. Art Building West3. Museum of Art4. Theatre Building5. Hancher Auditorium6. Voxman Music Building7. Stanley Hydraulics Lab8. Cambus barn9. Iowa Advanced Technology Labs10. Iowa Memorial Union11. North Hall12. Hawkeye Court apartments13. Mayflower

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-8306749133038437742008-06-15T11:59:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:13:07.987-05:00

All University of Iowa employees (including student employees) who work on the Oakdale campus or in transportation services (parking, Cambus, etc.) should plan to report to work Monday, June 16 if they can safely do so , despite UI President Sally Mason's call that only non-essential employees come to campus the week of June 16-20.UI officials indicate that facilities located on the Oakdale

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-71805385239434428482008-06-15T11:58:00.001-05:002008-06-24T10:09:08.653-05:00

The University of Iowa has suspended its volunteer operations, effective Saturday night, June 14, after sandbagging all possible areas on campus that are at risk of flooding. Volunteers should not report to campus today. Instead, the UI is encouraging people who want to assist with flood relief efforts to contact the City of Iowa City, which continues to need volunteer help with filling sandbags.

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-25839416383355338352008-06-15T11:21:00.007-05:002008-06-24T10:11:49.587-05:00

The University of Iowa Foundation has created a special flood relief fund that will accept gifts from UI alumni and friends who wish to support the university as it recovers from flood-related damage not covered by insurance or other resources.Gifts may be made to the fund online by visiting www.uiowafoundation.org or www.givetoiowa.org/floodfund, or they may be sent by mail to the UI Foundation,

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-14492597929204079322008-06-14T22:38:00.009-05:002008-06-24T10:12:34.632-05:00

Hundreds of volunteers pitched in to help shore up University of Iowa buildings located near the Iowa River Saturday. To view more photos, visit the University News Services Flickr site here.Credit: Tim Schoon, University Relations Publications Photography Unit

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-24705186712797066512008-06-14T22:30:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.365-05:00

The studios of Iowa Public Radio stations WSUI and KSUI were evacuated Saturday afternoon as a safety precaution under supervision of the Iowa City Police Department. The Clinton Street Building is in a critical area which may be adversely affected by flood waters in the next few days. Local broadcasting from the Iowa City stations has ceased; however, KSUI, 91.7 FM is currently carrying

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-51090757616276597852008-06-14T16:28:00.002-05:002008-06-24T09:58:28.356-05:00

Officials with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City today announced they are taking steps to help patients, visitors and staff to continue accessing the state’s only comprehensive medical center should floodwaters block an important route to the facility.Forecasters now say they expect the Iowa River to crest on Tuesday, June 17. Those floodwaters may force the closing of the

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-58593568623667527692008-06-14T16:11:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:09:08.658-05:00

University Housing ordered a mandatory evacuation of the Hawkeye Court Apartments on Thursday, June 12, 2008 due to a flood emergency. University Apartments staff attempted to contact all registered tenants by all means at their disposal. Evacuated students were given the option of relocating to vacant Hawkeye Drive Apartments, Parklawn Hall, or Hillcrest Hall. Some tenants chose to stay with

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-44451558732242790252008-06-14T16:02:00.007-05:002008-06-24T09:59:10.290-05:00

University of Iowa and City of Iowa City officials have sent volunteers home after the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning this afternoon.University officials were already planning to wind down volunteer operations this afternoon after building temporary dikes around all facilities that can be protected.For city volunteers, the West Side Sandbagger Shuttle (commuter lot

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-11793349691765344892008-06-14T15:25:00.004-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.368-05:00

Summer Serving hours for the Burge and Hillcrest Market Places are as follows:Monday through SaturdayBreakfast: 7 to 9 a.m.Lunch: 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.Dinner: 4:45 to 6:15 p.m.SundayBrunch: 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.Dinner: 4:45 to 6:15 p.m.Prices during flood emergency: $3 for breakfast; $5 for lunch/brunch and dinner. All stations will not be available during the flood emergency.

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-49806360355726996572008-06-14T14:41:00.010-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.370-05:00

The following information was announced at the 1 p.m. flood briefing today: (An audio recording of the briefing, in mp3 format, may be heard by clicking here.)--Sandbagging operations will likely be wrapped up later this evening as all parts of the UI campus that can be protected by a temporary dike will be protected. Don Guckert, associate vice president for facilities management, said the huge

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-77558914601829253462008-06-14T14:32:00.005-05:002008-06-24T10:11:03.201-05:00

The following university buildings are closed as a result of the flooding:Flooded (buildings are locked down and no entry is allowed)--Art Building--Art Building West--Museum of Art--Theatre Building--Hancher Auditorium--Voxman Music Building--Stanley Hydraulics Lab--Cambus barn--Iowa Advanced Technology Labs--Iowa Memorial Union--North Hall--Hawkeye Court apartmentsAt risk of flooding (buildings

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-4188634567257300762008-06-14T13:11:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.373-05:00

The residence halls on the University of Iowa campus are being used to house faculty and staff in offices that are essential to the university’s continued operation. The facilities are meant to give staff members a place to rest and relax when they are not working. The amenities are few, but we want to make it a welcoming environment for university essential employees.Process:1. Call the

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-12169947556556617232008-06-14T13:02:00.003-05:002008-06-15T13:26:21.193-05:00

Free well water test kits are now available through county health departmentsPrivate well owners in Iowa’s 49 flood-ravaged counties may receive a helping hand from University Hygienic Laboratory (UHL) with free water testing.“UHL has always provided free water analysis kits in disaster situations for as long as I can remember,” said Nancy Hall, UHL supervisor of environmental microbiology and

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-67514584785858935722008-06-14T12:25:00.004-05:002008-06-14T12:29:27.187-05:00

City of Iowa City Mayor Regenia D. Bailey has issued a curfew restricting anyone except those authorized by law enforcement from being within 100 yards (the length of a football field) of any area affected by the flood between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. until further notice. The language of the curfew proclamation follows:Pursuant to the powers vested in me as Mayor under Section 372.14 of the Iowa

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-71036953465792913012008-06-14T11:44:00.002-05:002008-06-14T12:34:54.154-05:00

University of Iowa officials are strongly urging people who are not directly involved with volunteer efforts to avoid the Iowa River, particularly east of the river where sandbagging efforts are continuing today. The area presents a number of potential safety hazards to drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. The swollen river is filled with fallen trees and other debris that could snag someone

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-7135005000822929392008-06-14T11:43:00.000-05:002008-06-24T10:20:38.375-05:00

Because of flooding at the transmitter site, WSUI, 910 AM remains off theair for the time being and anyone wishing to listen to the Iowa PublicRadio News Network should tune, in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area, toKUNI, 90.9 FM.However, KSUI, 91.7 FM continues to broadcast at full power and hasbegun a period of regional service in which WSUI and KSUI staff willbring listeners in eastern Iowa

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-25692499320586167322008-06-14T11:41:00.003-05:002008-06-24T10:13:07.989-05:00

During the flood crisis there are two parking alternatives for faculty and staff displaced from their assigned parking. They may park at the Sycamore Mall, on the west side of the parking lot; or they may use the Hawkeye Commuter parking lot located on the northwest side of the Hawkeye Apartments. Cambus service will be provided from both locations.Sycamore Mall is located at 1660 Sycamore

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-58996502762966814812008-06-14T10:52:00.004-05:002008-06-24T10:11:49.592-05:00

Officials at the University of Iowa will hold its daily flood update news briefing at 1 p.m. today, Saturday, June 14 in Room 2520D on the second floor of the University Capitol Centre (UCC) in downtown Iowa City.UI representatives will be on hand to provide updates on the flood situation and its impact on the campus, including the UI President Sally Mason; Don Guckert, associate vice president

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-67993998475304801442008-06-14T10:44:00.001-05:002008-06-24T10:09:08.663-05:00

Volunteers in the University of Iowa's Main Library moved thousands of books yesterday and through the evening. Operations have concluded at the Main Library and it is closed. No more volunteers are needed there.

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-45954448355653783752008-06-14T08:24:00.003-05:002008-06-24T09:59:10.294-05:00

Volunteers for sandbagging should no longer report to Lot 24 as operations there have ceased.

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-7262937748337751022008-06-14T08:15:00.002-05:002008-06-24T10:11:49.594-05:00

The Iowa Electronic Markets are still operating despite massive flooding on the University of Iowa campus. The IEM is located well out of harm’s way in the Tippie College of Business' Pappajohn Business Building. The College of Business has designated the IEM as one of its essential services, so in the event of a power failure, the IEM server will continue to operate on emergency generator

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-24487032609619864642008-06-14T07:17:00.004-05:002008-06-24T10:25:11.393-05:00

AMES, Iowa – June 13, 2008: 4 p.m. – Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor conditions and never enter a water-covered roadway.The Iowa DOT's temporary customer service phone line will be in operation from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily until further notice. That number is 866-452

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-64595294688177765642008-06-13T21:55:00.005-05:002008-06-24T10:12:34.632-05:00

Don Guckert, associate vice president for facilities management at the University of Iowa, points out an area of flooding to Iowa Gov. Chet Culver, U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin and U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley during a tour of the campus Friday. UI President Sally Mason and U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack also took part in the tour.More photos of the event, and other images of flooding on campus, may be viewed in

Stephennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-47420413036081689812008-06-13T19:23:00.003-05:002008-06-13T19:25:37.773-05:00

The Boyd Law Building and Pappajohn Business Building are closed until at least Sunday, June 22.

Tom Sneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03391670549476000809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-81319675326544043322008-06-13T17:36:00.001-05:002008-06-13T20:59:00.674-05:00

The Crisis Center is working with the United Way of Johnson County and the Johnson County Department of Human Services to provide help to individuals and families in need due to the massive flooding in the area. Beginning on Monday, June 16, the Crisis Center will have case managers available form 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to provide individualized assistance to help people identify and access resources

Wendy Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877177267097360209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418709344401083269.post-71740497958848596532008-06-13T17:21:00.005-05:002008-06-24T10:11:03.202-05:00

Due to flooding on the University of Iowa campus, the Hancher Box Office has been forced to close. More information will be posted as soon as possible.

Lois Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460301362370662367noreply@blogger.com