June 30
Beetle mania
A recycled Volkswagen Beetle is the main attraction in the Reiman Gardens conservatory. The "Ladybug Breakfast" educational display opened in June and runs through November.
June 30
Council turns down Campustown developer request
The Ames City Council declined Tuesday night to extend an agreement with the developer that has been working on plans to revitalize Campustown. Council members expressed doubt that city, university and developer would eventually arrive at an agreement on the proposed plan.
June 30
University closed July 4 for holiday
Summer classes will not meet and university offices will be closed Monday, July 4, to observe the national Independence Day holiday. Several heavily used university facilities will close or alter their hours that day as well.
Charles Schwab
June 30
Blissful commute
Charles Schwab says his summer commute to campus on a Segway is fun and stress-free.
June 27
Regents appoint presidential search committee
In a June 23 telephonic meeting focused on the search for Iowa State's next president, the state Board of Regents named the search committee, approved a list of core qualities they'll seek in ISU's next leader and ratified a letter of understanding with the executive firm that will assist in the search.
