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Iowa-led research team names, describes ‘Lucy’s hunter,’ a crocodile from our ancestors’ world

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Richard C. Lewis
Researchers led by the University of Iowa have described and named a new crocodile species that roamed a region in Africa more than 3 million years ago. The species is named Lucy’s hunter, because it overlapped with the famed Lucy and her hominin kin and would have hunted them.

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Dance Faculty Concert

Friday, March 13, 2026 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
This performance will feature works choreographed by faculty from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.
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Poetry WorkShop at Harlan, IA Community Library- The Invisible Poem: Hajri Aga and william o'neal ii

Saturday, March 14, 2026 11:00am to 1:00pm
Harlan Community Library
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Free Event - 16 & Up featuring Writers' Workshop students Hajri Aga and william o'neal ii -- Poetry Readings, Discussions, Create New Poetry, or Bring Your Own Poetry Projects. A light lunch will be served for participants. "The mission of the Harlan Community Library is to provide a welcoming place to promote the love of reading and the joy of learning to the community." Library resources and services include a multitude of viewpoints. The library does not endorse any single position or opinion...

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The Great American Bison Road Trip

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University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
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