Category: Brief Messages or Announcements

DEA Announces Rescheduling Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III and Inviting Public Comments

The DEA is asking for public comments on the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to III. There are many comments:

See the Federal Register notice about proposed rulemaking.

Also see the Regulations government website for further information.

FDA VRBPAC Meeting on Covid Vaccines Postponed

The May FDA VRBPAC meeting on Covid vaccines, originally scheduled for this month has been rescheduled to June 5, 2024, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM EST.

House Finches Moved On

Today was Day 17 for the house finch nest with eggs-which did not hatch. I suspect the female moved on, probably because of too many intrusions. I removed the nest and eggs.

You’d think they’d know better than to build a nest in a fake Christmas tree in the first place.

It has been said:

You cannot keep birds from flying over your head but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair.

Martin Luther

But you can’t keep birds from nesting in your artificial Christmas tree on your front porch.

New Iowa City Public Art Announcement!

There’s a new installment of public art coming soon and the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee announcement is just in.

What’s really cool is the new Google map showing where all the public art is located.

The new art showcase is seeking applications from artists for works that will be displayed at 8 community parks for two years now instead of just one (2024-2026). What’s also great is that the artists will get a higher honorarium as well as an opportunity to sell their art.

Will the Baby House Finches Hatch?

I checked on the house finch nest this morning. That would make about 15 days since we first found the nest. The eggs are not hatched, but it looks like they’re being moved regularly. I think it’s still possible there may be baby finches soon, although the typical incubation time is around 14 days. And I haven’t seen the female in about a week.

What do you think? Hatch or no hatch?

Reminder: NAMIWalks May 4, 2024 in Iowa City

Don’t forget to register for the Johnson and Linn County NAMIWalks on May 4, 2024. See registration and location info below:

Carver College of Medicine Health Sciences Research Day!

Heads up! The Carver College of Medicine Health Sciences Research Day is on April 26, 2024. The event is open to the public. Find your way to the Medical Research Facility (MERF) by google map.