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IIHR Stories
2026
Local High School Student Uses Technology to Help Flooded Communities
Student Employee Finds Inspiration, Education at IIHR
Early Insights: Putting Science to Work to Improve Public Health in Iowa
New UI Study Uses NASA Earth Observations for Nitrate Forecasting and Public Water Supply Management
University of Iowa Researchers Launch New Program to Improve Health Outcomes for Iowans
CIROH Water Quality Think Tank participants visit an Iowa farm
Muscatine Fifth Graders Explore Nature, Have Fun at LACMRERS
The challenges and rewards of flash flood forecasting
Weber honored with prestigious Hancher-Finkbine Medallion
Understanding wastewater treatment lagoon emissions
CIROH Executives Meet with IIHR Regarding Future Ambitions
Vanessa Robledo Receives Iowa Flood Center Scholarship
2025
Staff Spotlight: Felipe Quintero
Levee survey a proactive step to protecting Iowa communities
Kristin Stein named 2025 Student of the Year by the American Water Works Association
Iowa researchers’ octopus-like design improves underwater vehicle maneuverability
UI students, NASA Langley advance autonomous aircraft research
IIHR Joins 2025 CIROH Annual Science Meeting
From the Skies to the Water: A Deep Dive on Fluid Dynamics
Modeling Melvin Price Locks and Dam to Evaluate Fish Passage Alternatives
Deep in the Weeds: Making Stream Measurements More Accurate
Watershed Wisdom: Outdoor Learning Brings Rivers to Life for Muscatine Students
University of Iowa expands research on the Mississippi River
Robotics Teams Dive into Ship Design at IIHR
Modeling the Cedar River Watershed for Data-Informed Land Use Decisions
Faculty Spotlight: Humberto Vergara
Faculty Spotlight: Priscilla Williams
BlueGAP: Bridging Science, Art, and Community to Combat Nitrogen Pollution
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