After severe flooding in northwest Iowa in June, many families still are recovering from damage to their home and trying to replace its contents. Among many shortages, one issue is a lack of beds, especially for children as the school year begins.

Iowa State University Museums received a national honor of reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), announced April 2 on the AAM website.

In preparation for a full building renovation, Iowa State’s College of Design hosted a $1 book sale in efforts to help faculty clear space and raise funds for The Design Closet.

Community members celebrated the 54th annual Earth Day on Monday, making efforts to preserve the planet in the Ames and Iowa State communities.