DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 4 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * DNR to host an open house on the Turin Preserve Wildlife Area * The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding an open house on November 13, from 5-7 p.m., at the Turin Community Building at 310 Hwy. 175, in Turin, to discuss the habitat management, recreation use, wildlife populations and other topics of interest for the Turin Wildlife Area. The public will also be invite  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 4 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Fall fishing for Iowa's prize trout * Fishing Iowa's trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa's prize trout. Male brown and brook trout display their brightest, most vibrant spawning colors this time of year. Iowa boasts some of the most beautiful and plentiful trout streams in the Midwest. A true angler's paradise, North  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Nov. 3 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Grammy-nominated Lorelei Ensemble returns to Luther College Nov. 9 * The Grammy-nominated Lorelei Ensemble will deliver a bold and inventive program that champions the extraordinary range of the human voice at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. This performance is part of Luther College's 2025-26 Center Stage Series. The Lorelei Ensemble is one of the country's leading vocal ensemble  more

AMES, Iowa, Nov. 5 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * The value of physical intelligence: How researchers are working to safely advance the capabilities of humanoid robots You may not remember it, but odds are you took a few tumbles during your toddler era. You weren't alone. Falling, after all, is a natural consequence of learning to crawl, walk, climb and jump. Our balance, coordination and motor skills are developing throughout early childhood. But it also d  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 4 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * November 12 open house to discuss Poweshiek County's Diamond Lake restoration project * Montezuma - Poweshiek County Conservation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will discuss upcoming lake restoration efforts planned for Diamond Lake at an open house on Nov. 12, at 6 p.m., at the Foster Center at Diamond Lake County Park. Work is scheduled from summer 2026 through   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 5 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * UMSL Marketing and Communications wins three CASE Best of District VI Awards The department was honored for its work in UMSL Magazine and UMSL Daily. By Heather Riske The Council for Advancement and Support of Education has announced its 2025 Best of District VI Awards, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis Marketing and Communications Department took home three awards. In the com  more