Articles from July 2026

A group of children and adults walk across a large paved outdoor area on a sunny day, many carrying bright orange drawstring backpacks. Tents, trailers, and light poles are visible in the background under a clear blue sky, suggesting a community event or educational activity.

University of Iowa biomedical engineering students showcase health care tech at Community STEM Day, July 16

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Explore how engineering innovations can improve lives and shape the future of health care through interactive demonstrations led by University of Iowa engineering students, during a 2026 Community STEM Day in Cedar Rapids on July 16.

Ring doorbell camera screenshot of several people gathered arm-in-arm around a piano on a front porch. NBC Chicago news banner reads, "Impromptu Porch Performance Caught on Camera."

Rainy Fourth of July leads to unforgettable impromptu piano concert in Evanston

Monday, July 6, 2026

NBC Chicago

Skyler Kramer, an Evanston native who studies mechanical engineering at the University of Iowa, was interviewed about his impromptu piano performance, seen by thousands after being captured on a Ring camera and posted online.