Campbell Lab Survival Guidebook
CAMPBELL LAB HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA 4283 CBRB Campbell Lab 285 NEWTON RD. IOWA CITY, IA 52242 Survival Guidebook
Welcome
placed on “best-place-to-live” listings in numerous national magazines. Iowa City prizes itself on its diverse population and intellectual resources. The Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa is a world renowned writing program that Riders in the annual Old Capitol Cri- aspiring writers compete to gain accep- terium bike race. tance to. The University of Iowa also has Welcome to Iowa, the University of Iowa, and the Campbell Laboratory. Notable Alumni over the course of its Here is a place where you can enjoy the history in the fields of literature, psychia- company of people from 109 different try, theatre, physics, justice, and many countries! You will be working in one of more. the United States’ top medical colleges. From everyone in the Campbell Lab, This guidebook can help you through “Welcome! We hope that you enjoy many of the questions and concerns that your stay with us, and we are looking you have about your recent move. Such forward to knowing you better.” as housing, transportation, and goods that are necessities. Entertainment and travel are some of what makes life more enjoyable. All of these topics, and more, are covered in this guide. In Iowa you will be able to work and Dancer at the Cultural relax. The Iowa City community features Diversity Festival free live music concerts in the summer, 2003. many cultural opportunities, and many athletic events. You can also enjoy relax- ing outdoors in one of the many parks strong support for it’s research pro- that Iowa has to offer. Iowa City is the grams. “Our 1,713-member faculty in- sixth largest city in Iowa. Cedar Rapids, cludes three Pulitzer Prize winners, five just 20 miles north of Iowa City, is the former clerks to U.S. Supreme Court second largest city in the state. justices, and numerous members of the nation’s most prestig- Iowa City has some of ious scholarly acad- the best schools in the emies.” - University state; it is a safe com- of Iowa Fact Book, munity, and the popu- Fall 2005. lation is well educated Playing chess in the and friendly. As a re- The University of Pedestrian Mall. sult, Iowa City is often Iowa has had many
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Table of Contents
3 Housing 12 Weather
3 Groceries 13 Other places to see...
4 Getting around town... 14 Taxes
4 Why didn’t they 14 The comforts that make it home warn me?
5 Entertainment in 15 Religious Observances Iowa City
6 Dining 15 English classes
7 Hidden Places & Things to do 15 Dislikes about moving in Iowa City
8 Traveling in Iowa 15 Lab Parties
10 Semi-professional sports in Iowa 16 Recommended banking institutions
10 Children 16 List of helpful websites
11 Health Care Services 16 Agency contact information
11 What to like about Iowa City If text is blue and underlined it is a link to a website. Campbell Lab Survival Guide Page 3
Housing
The Iowa City/ Coralville Iowa City/Coralville Area has ended. area has many options for Online Resource website Remember to ask places to live. Renting an for more information about the landlord what apartment or house of your the area, local realtors, fi- utilities are in- own, living in University of nancing and more. cluded in your Iowa housing, or purchasing The University has housing rent, and what your own home are just available for graduate stu- utilities you will be responsi- The Brown Street Inn, some of the options that are dents, generally at a cheaper ble for paying. Some apart- where many Campbell available. rate. University Housing: ments also have an extra fee Lab visitors spend a night or two. The Daily Iowan, the Press The Family Housing and for parking. Citizen, and the Cedar Rap- University apartments are Subletting an apartment is ids Gazette (all local news- generally for graduate stu- allowed by most landlords papers) are some of the dents and foreign scholars. in the Iowa City/Coralville best places to start your It is usually a good idea to area. search for housing. compare several different If you think that you might “Sublets are OK, I One bedroom apartments apartments before settling want to live in the same that are located near cam- on one. Landlords should place for longer than a year, was kind of pus will cost between $400 not hesitate to schedule an ask your landlord if having a [unsure about] and $600 per month. The appointment for you to tour two year lease would be prices tend to drop the fur- the apartment you are in- possible. By having a two subletting an ther the apartment is from terested in. year lease you can have apartment when I campus. Two bedroom Deposits on rental proper- more of a fixed rental price. apartments are generally in ties are often one month’s got here, as we the $490-$650 per month rent. The actual price de- range. pends on the property and Helpful websites: don’t do that in The University of Iowa has a the landlord. Your deposit Living Off-Campus Guide Brasil.” Family Services Office Hous- ensures that when you - Viviane Muniz, ing and Relocation depart- move out your landlord will UI Tenant-Landlord Associa- ment with many good re- have some money to pay for tion Co-Op Exchange sources for people who are any damages or cleaning just moving into the area. that needs to be done be- Campus Information Center Student, 2006. The Housing Clearinghouse fore the next tenant moves is a free service for rental in. The money that is left properties in the Iowa City/ over from your deposit Coralville area. See also the should be returned to you housing information on the after your lease agreement
Groceries Lebensmittelgeschäft Alimentation Shokuryohin-ten
Iowa City and Coralville have quite stores in the state of Iowa. Hy-Vee East-West Oriental Foods are good the selection of grocery stores. The has numerous locations in Iowa City places to find many Asian cooking New Pioneer Co-Op and Tait’s fea- and one store in Coralville. Cub materials. Tayeeb Afro-Oriental tures organically and locally grown Foods is located on Highway 6, as is Foods on 2nd Aveune in Coralville foods. Another place to get locally Aldi’s. Fareway has two locations in offers groceries from the Middle East. grown food is at the Iowa City Iowa City, one on the east side of There are also many middle eastern Farmer’s Market that takes place from Iowa City and one on the west side. and Indian grocers located in Coral- May through October at Chauncey Other places for grocery shopping ville. Swan Park. include the Super Wal-Mart in Coral- ville and John’s Grocery in Iowa City. Map for Grocers Hy-Vee, Fareway, Cub Foods, and Chong’s, a Korean grocery store, and Aldi’s are some of the larger grocery Page 4 Campbell Lab
Getting around town... Iowa City and its surrounding areas versity of Iowa and is available free of are easily accessible by foot, bike, bus, charge for everyone traveling around and car, so how to get to work in the campus. The Iowa City transit and the morning is something to consider. If Coralville transit systems cover much you ask around you are sure to get of the area that the Cambus does many different answers. Some lab not, but for a small fee. City bus members choose to live close to the passes are available at a reduced rate laboratory so that they can walk or for University and HHMI employees. ride their bike in to work each morn- ing. Others will tell you that driving is Some of the conveniences to walking, The Pedestrian Mall in Downtown the best way to get to work, though biking, or riding the bus are that you Iowa City. There are many shops and the parking may leave you a bit flus- do not have to worry about paying restaurants located in this area, as well as the Iowa City Public Library tered. The rest of the people will tell for parking on campus, trying to find a parking spot, or dealing with the rush (on the far right). you to ride one of the busses. hour traffic. However, it can be very There are three different busses that useful to have a car for going grocery run in the Iowa City/Coralville area. shopping, going to see a movie, or so The Cambus is operated by the Uni- that you can leave town to visit some of the attractions that Iowa and it’s
neighboring states have to offer.
For information about the Coralville For information concerning parking, transit system: bus passes, and the Cambus: http://www.coralville.org/mod.php? http://www.uiowa.edu/~parking/ mod=department&did=29
For information on the Iowa City Transit: http://www.icgov.org/ A Cambus and some bicycles parked on the Pentacrest. transportation.htm
Why didn’t they warn me?
For people joining the Camp- card with the credit limit set at or a home. Good credit even bell Laboratory from outside of the amount you sent (e.g. if you helps with smaller needs such the United States, it might be send them $500, they will give as cell phone contracts. convenient to have cash avail- you a card with a $500 able for the first month that limit). They keep your money you are here. in an account. After a year (or maybe sooner), you can call It is also good idea to try to and ask them to convert your build a credit history as soon as secured card to a regular credit you are able. “When I first card. If you’ve been paying all arrived, I couldn’t get any kind your bills on time, you should of regular credit card. My rec- get approved. Then they will ommendation is to get a send you a regular card and will “secured” credit card,” says send back your “secured” Aaron Beedle, Ph.D., a Post- money (e.g. the $500). You doctoral fellow from Canada. are then on your way to build- The typical procedure is to fill out an application and send the ing credit in the U.S. company a check. They will Having good credit can help deposit your money in an ac- you to get financing to make count and send you a credit larger purchases a such as a car Campbell Lab Survival Guide Page 5
Entertainment in Iowa City
No matter what you like to do for fun, fans grow to become a tight, spirit-filled cities, Waterloo, there is always a selection of things to community. If you have hit a block in Ames, and Des do in Iowa City and its surrounding area. your research, Motoi suggests going to a Moines often Although Iowa does not have a profes- game with Kevin. “…sometimes you will host concerts. A sional sports team, Iowa City is home to get your secret or a great project idea good place to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. The from going to a game with [Kevin]. If look for upcom- Hawkeyes are part of the Big 10 confer- you get season tickets, that is even bet- ing concerts is ence which is one of the premier colle- ter. You will find uncle Hawkeye comes Ticketmaster. giate sports conferences in the United down to you with Ann’s [Kevin’s wife] The box office in States. The Hawkeyes play a variety of popcorn, which I the IMU also popular sports including, gymnastics, miss a lot…Go sells tickets for soccer, tennis, basketball, and American Hawkeyes!!!” Ticketmaster football. The IceHawks are a club hockey “Sports are one of events. team affiliated with the University that There are many The Museum of Natu- compete during the fall and winter. In the easiest ways to places to go shop- The art muse- ral History in MacBride Hall. 2005 they were their conference cham- participate in local ping. The Pedes- ums located in pions. Home games are played at the trian Mall in Iowa City, Cedar Coral Ridge Mall ice rink and admission and national downtown Iowa Rapids, and Davenport have some fa- is free. customs. You can City features mous collections. The University of Iowa During the fall, many people enjoy many unique, one- Museum of Art is home to the most (American) football games, and not just talk about the game of-a-kind stores, notable painting by Jackson Pollack. The for the action on the field. Tailgating* is with people in the from jewelry to Cedar Rapids Museum of Art contains as much an activity in Iowa City as the home décor. The many works by Grant Wood, a world game itself. When the Hawkeyes are lab, even people who Old Capital Town renowned artist who grew up in Iowa. having a home football game you will find come from all over Center is also The Figge Art Museum in Davenport many parties going on and a lot of peo- located in down- features works by Grant Wood, Antonio ple dressed in black and gold, the the US.” town Iowa City. Boselli, Salvador Dali, and Pablo Picasso. school’s colors. Motoi Kanagawa, Ph.D. Sycamore Mall is Motoi Kanagawa, a Postdoctoral Fellow on the east side of Iowa City is also home to historical mu- (2001-2005) from Japan had this to say Iowa City on seums. The University of Iowa Museum about the Hawkeye-sports experience: Highway 6. Coral of Natural History is located on the “You may not understand why Iowans Ridge Mall is just off of I-80 in Coralville Pentacrest downtown in MacBride Hall. get so excited about college sports until and the Tanger Outlet center that is One of the main attractions is Rusty, the you go to the arena or stadium—then located about 25 miles west of Iowa City giant sloth. Plum Grove, The Herbert you will know. Sports are one of the on I-80. There are also many shopping Hoover National Historic site and the easiest ways to participate in local and opportunities in Chicago, Illinois. Click Old Capital are just some of the local national customs. You can talk about here to see more about shopping venues attractions. For information on these the game with people in the lab, even in Chicago and its suburbs. and other local museums please click people who come from all over the US. here. When you have There are movie theatres located in Old run out of top- Capital Town Center, Sycamore Mall, ics on science, and Coral Ridge Mall. If you like live you can simply theatre, Iowa City is home to the River- ask, ‘How is side Theatre, the Iowa City Community *Tailgating refers to the practice of eating your team do- Theatre; and there is almost always and socializing while perched on the open ing?’ This could something on stage at Hancher Audito- tailgate of a vehicle, though many people lead to a 1 hour rium, the Englert Theatre downtown, participate even if their vehicles don't have tailgates. This may include barbecuing and is conversation.” and other University Mainstage loca- usually related to sports fans preparing for Motoi ex- tions. Marion, located just north of Ce- games. presses what dar Rapids, also has the Liars Holo- many Iowans graphic Radio. For a map of local thea- feel, that sports ters click here. are more than Herky, the Iowa just enjoying a Iowa City has many great restaurants Hawkeyes mascot, game, but also and bars, some like The Mill or The takes the field at how students, Sanctuary even feature live music. If you Kinnick Stadium. players, and like large music venues, then the Quad Page 6 Campbell Lab
Dining
There are times when you the dishes than the authen- House is a really do not feel like mak- tic Mexican. The Campbell favorite of ing dinner. When you are Lab especially likes the chili Dr. Camp- in Iowa City and Coralville con queso from Carlos bell’s, and this is not a problem. O’Kelleys. their coffee There are numerous res- is featured taurants where you can Italian restaurants are also in the well represented in Iowa Campbell purchase a delicious meal. City. The Brown Bottle and A pleasant view of the While in office, former Lab tea Iowa River as seen from If you are in the mood for President Bill Clinton Givanni’s are located down- room. The inside the Iowa River Asian cuisine there places made a stop to eat at Iowa town, and Mondo’s is lo- Java House Power Company restau- like Takanami, Oyama, City’s Hamburg Inn #2 cated on the Coralville rant. restaurant. has three Sushi Popo, the Peking strip. stores in Iowa City, plus they also have a Buffet, and Thai Spice. kiosk located on the first floor Takanami and Sushi Popo specialize in There is also a large selec- tion of American restau- of the hospital. Dr. Campbell making sushi for the Iowa City commu- “The is a Java House enthusiast. The nity. Hunan and the Peking Buffet serve rants. In downtown Iowa City you can find 126, The owner of the Java House has mainly Mandarin dishes. Thai Spice and even presented him with his Thai Flavors prepare some of the best Motley Cow Cafe, the Campbell Lab Hamburg Inn #2, Mickey’s, own chair. If you would like to Thai food in Iowa City. The Three Samu- visit Dr. Campbell’s Java rai is a Japanese restaurant that com- Atlas, Buffalo Wild Wings especially Grill & Bar , and many House chair, it is currently on bines a spectacle for the eyes and a feast display at the 1st Avenue loca- for the palate. Indian dishes are served at more. Presidents Reagan and Clinton have both likes the chili tion, in Iowa City. Masala and the India Café. stopped at the Hamburg Inn There are numerous coffee Almost all of the restaurants in the Iowa #2 for a bite to eat. Other con queso houses in the downtown Iowa City/Coralville area serve dishes that do American politicians often City area. Terrapin, House of not contain meat. The Red Avocado and visit the Hamburg when from Carlos Aromas, T Spoons (in the Old Lou Henri are two of Iowa City’s vege- they are campaigning in Capital Town Center), and tarian restaurants. Other good choices Iowa City. The restaurant O’Kelleys.” Starbucks are all in the Ped- for vegetarian meals are Oasis Falafel even features a “Coffee Mall area. Most of these cafes and Z’Marik Noodle Café. Bean” caucus each year also serve tea, chai, hot chocolate, and during elections. Because of Hamburg’s Some of the best Mexican restaurants in reputation, it was featured on the TV assorted pastries. the Iowa City area include, El Ranchero, series Pizzerias are also in abundance in the Pancheros, El Dorado, Carlos O’Kelleys, “West Iowa City area. The Wedge serves gour- and Los Portales. El Ranchero, Los Por- Wing.” met pizzas. You can order a pizza with tales, and El meatballs or one with pineapple and Dorado Elsewhere in pistachios. At The Wedge there is no feature au- the Iowa pizza too strange. At Papa John’s, A & A Favorite Spots thentic City area Pagliai's Pizza, Dominos, and Pizza Hut Mexican there is the the American standards of pizza, pepper- dishes in an Village Inn, oni, sausage, supreme, and cheese, are for inviting at- which has The Java House kiosk on always available. mosphere. the first floor of the Uni- really good Dr. Campbell: Pancheros versity of Iowa Hospitals pies. The Overall, there are plenty of establish- and Carlos and Clinics. Iowa River ments to O’Kelleys Power dine at in, Sushi Popo serve Mexi- Company and Joseph’s Steakhouse, in and around, can- downtown Iowa City, offer a fine dining Iowa City. & American experiences. The Vine, has the best bar- dishes. They beque wings in the area. There are also The tend to have many fast food places. more American Iowa City and Coralville also have a large selection of coffee houses. The Java The Toottie-Fruitie pizza Java House flavoring to from “The Wedge” Campbell Lab Survival Guide Page 7
Hidden Places & Things to do in Iowa City
Iowa City is home to some little known Market Street. The Bijou The University of Iowa treasures. The Iowa City Public Library Theater shows independent, Department of Dance (ICPL) opened their foreign, and classic movies. also provides entertain- new building to the The Bijou is student run and ment throughout the public in the sum- all proceeds go to the Uni- year. Their largest pro- mer of 2004. The versity of Iowa Student Gov- duction is the Dance new building has a ernment. Gala. lot of room for the library to grow with Another fun place watch The Riverside Theatre the changing needs movies is at the Saturday Company puts on a spe- of the city. The Night Free Movie, run by cial festival each summer ICPL is located The Summer of the Arts in Iowa City’s Lower City along Linn Street on organization. They also run Park. The company pro- the east side of the the local Iowa City Jazz Fes- duces two of Shake- downtown Pedes- tival, Friday Night Concert speare’s plays each sum- trian Mall. The li- Series in downtown, and the mer. Riverside Theatre’s Iowa Arts Festival. The Sat- summer facility was in- Native American brary allows patrons Dancers from Thailand per- dancing at the Uni- to check out books, urday Night Free Movie form at the Cultural Diver- spired by the Globe versity of Iowa Pow- movies (video and takes place during the sum- sity Festival Theatre in London, wow. DVDs), music CDs, mer months. Movies are where Shakespeare’s magazines, and even shown on a large screen on the Pen- plays were originally performed. The art work, with your library card, all for tacrest lawn in front of McBride Hall. theatre is outdoors and set against a free. The library also has an entire area Everyone is welcome to attend, just bluff. don’t forget to bring your popcorn and a of computers that are available for use The Iowa City area offers numerous golf by the public, also free of charge. The blanket to sit on. courses. Many of the local golf courses ICPL has an online catalog and also par- The Cultural Diversity Festival takes are open to the public. Snow skiing and ticipates in the Park & Read program. If place in the University of Iowa Field snow boarding are also popular sports in you park in a local parking ramp, you can House. The Festival cele- Iowa. There are eight ski areas in the bring your ticket in to the brates the many cultures that state of Iowa. Fun Valley is located in library, and they will stamp it “Working in the you can find in Iowa City. Montezuma, Iowa, just about 1 hour for you, giving you an hour of The event is free to attend. west of Iowa City. Lessons and equip- free time in the ramp. To get Campbell lab was a There is music, arts and ment rental are available at Fun Valley. If a library card visit the front very good crafts, a fashion show, and you enjoy competing in fitness events desk at the ICPL. much more. There are even such as triathlons and foot races you can “Live from Prairie Lights” experience for my food vendors there if you Fitness Sports has information available would like to try some dishes to the public for many of Iowa’s fitness reading series is also some- life as I recall. I am thing fun that involves books. from around the world. Click events. The Iowa City area also features Prairie Lights bookstore, in starting to miss the here to see the University’s many different fitness centers. The City downtown Iowa City, hosts Multi-cultural calendar. of Iowa City has two recreation centers. day that I lived in The live readings by authors. If The University of Iowa you are unable to attend a Iowa.” Robert E. School of Music Orchestra Lee recrea- reading you can also listen to Department has a Symphonic it on KSUI, the local public Hajime Kusano tion center Orchestra, a Chamber Or- is located radio station. Ph.D.—Postdoctoral chestra, a Philharmonic, and in down- an All-University String Or- The American Indian Student Fellow (2000-2005) town Iowa Association has been running chestra. The four different City, and an annual University of Iowa from Japan. orchestras put on several Mercer Powwow and American In- performances throughout the Aquatic dian Arts and Crafts Festival held in school year (August-May). Park and April, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, for The School of Music also has several Scanlon more than ten years. The Pow-Wow other performing ensembles. Choirs, Gym are features Native American music, dancing, bands, faculty ensembles, and more are located on food, and arts and crafts. all represented. There are over thirty the east side of The Bijou Theater is a movie theatre music ensembles that perform through- located in the Iowa Memorial Union on out the school year. See the School of town. Riverside Theatre’s outdoor Music’s Performing Ensembles webpage. stage at Lower City Park. Page 8 Campbell Lab
Traveling in Iowa
When people first think of water Cave in Ride Across Iowa State fair is a showcase Iowa most often they picture northeastern Iowa of livestock, food, crafts, fields of corn; however, Iowa Iowa. It is the (RAGBRAI). games, shows, and many has much more to offer than longest cave RAGBRAI was other treats. The Iowa State corn. system in the started in 1973 fair boasts an attendance of state. For as a challenge over one million people Coralville Lake and Lake more informa- between two of each year and is nationally McBride State Park are both tion on the the Des Moines acclaimed. It attracts people excellent places to go fishing, Coldwater Register’s re- from all over the Midwest, hiking, and boating, just make Cave Project Dunning Springs Park, in porters. Since the nation, and persons sure to stop and get your fish- click here. Decorah, Iowa. then RAGBRAI living abroad. Some of the ing license first. There are has grown in most advertised sights at the many state parks and lakes in If you like life above ground, size and scope. People from fair are the “Largest Hog” Iowa where the fishing is su- you might like to pick up a map across the globe come each contest, the Butter Cow, perb. Iowa also allows some of Iowa, jump in the car, and year to join in the annual bike and the Ugliest Cake con- types of hunting; you will want start driving. Just to the north- ride across the test. Each to make sure to get a hunting west of Iowa City there are a state. The year the license first. Click here for group of towns known as the course for Iowa State more information concerning Amana colonies. The Amanas RAGBRAI fair has en- hunting and fishing licenses. were started by German set- changes each tertainment tlers. Today the towns host year, that way from some Iowa is full of many natural many different stores, and they resources. There are over 50 all parts of the of the best welcome visitors. To the state get to musical art- state parks (for a complete list southwest of Iowa City is the click here). Many of the state host the riders. ists of the town of Kalona. In Kalona you RAGBRAI present and parks allow fishing, camping, can learn more about the swimming, boating, and they takes place past. There Amish community that has each summer, are numer- often have hiking trails. Some settled in that area and their of the parks even have caves and the course ous free live way of life. There are shops in always starts shows avail- (caverns) complete with stalac- Kalona that feature handmade tites and stalagmites. Maquo- on the western able to peo- furniture, handmade quilts, and border of Iowa ple inside keta caves, north of Davenport, various other goodies. About has trails that lead you through at the Missouri The Butter Cow, one of the the park. two hours north of Iowa City, River. The There are many different caves. Crystal is the town of Dyersville (map). best known annual features at Lake Cave, south of Dubuque, journey is com- the Iowa State fair. also many Dyersville was the film location pleted a week freebies* is a living cave that currently for the movie “Field of gives tours. There is also Cold- later on the eastern border at given out at booths. Some- Dreams.” The film site is still the Mississippi River. Many times you even get to taste open to the public, and there RAGBRAI enthusiasts dip their test some of Blue Bunny’s are often baseball games played rear tire into the Missouri new ice cream flavors. (Blue on the field. River before starting off and Bunny is made in Le Mars, The Mississippi River is the then end the trek by dipping Iowa.) There is something longest river in the United their front tire in the Missis- for everyone to enjoy at the States, and it makes up the sippi River. Iowa State fair. entire eastern border of Iowa. There are also many opportu- Des Moines, the capital of The Mississippi River road can nities to rent a canoe along Iowa, holds many fun and also be a good place to go for a many of Iowa’s rivers. Other drive in the fall. You are able to outdoor activities include wa- see many of the leaves on the ter skiing in the summer and trees changing colors, and you cross country skiing in the are often able to spot bald winter. Some people have even eagles, the national bird. Click found opportunities to go div- here for ideas on where to ing in some of the quarries. view the bald eagle. One of Iowa’s largest activities Another good way to see the Crystal Lake Cave in Du- is the Iowa State fair that takes state of Iowa is to ride on the place in Des Moines every buque, Iowa. A living cave Register’s Annual Great Bicycle The Iowa State capital building where there are guided August for two weeks. The in Des Moines, Iowa. tours. Campbell Lab Survival Guide Page 9 exciting places corn to aid that running water. The Ledges has series, even makes a stop at to visit. The district. This many hiking and walking trails. the train station once a year. Science Center program began It also features numerous pic- He often brings some of his of Iowa has a friendship nicking spots, fishing, and camp- friends with him. interactive culminating in a ing. As you drive up to the Lost Island Adventure Park displays in life sister-state Ledges there is a lot of flat in Waterloo is a growing and physical relationship, the farmland. Then almost out of water playground for people sciences. The first of its kind nowhere you come to a grove of all ages. The park features Science Center between the of trees. Hiding behind these numerous water slides, a of Iowa also United States trees is a roadway with many lazy river, a lagoon, and even has an IMAX and Japan. As a twists and steep drops that a wave pool. Just outside of theatre, travel- sign of their leads you down into the bot- the waterpark grounds ing exhibits, appreciation, tom of the Ledges. When you there is an arcade, a minia- and a planetar- the citizens of reach the bottom and step out ture golf course, and a go- ium. The Sci- the Yamanashi of your vehicle, it is hard to ence Center presented a imagine that this place really kart speedway. also has a gift monument to exists in Iowa. These cliffs are If you feel like taking a small shop and a Iowa in 1962. truly a wondrous sight, made trip to Holland, but can’t café. Visitors The Science Center of Iowa, The 2,000- even more special by being afford the airfare, visit Pella, located in Des Moines, Iowa. are encouraged pound temple right in the heart of the state. Iowa. Pella was originally to explore the bell of peace If you enjoy going to parks like settled by the Dutch. In human body, the solar system, and friendship, as well as the early May each year the city structure that houses it, were this, then Palisades Kepler State caves and more. Park near Cedar Rapids has has a Tulip Festival. The city also has a historic village While in Des Moines, pro- made in Japan.” hiking trails. Wildcat Den State that is open 10 months of nounced di moin, you might Des Moines also boasts numer- Park also has trails and historic want to make a stop at the ous golfing facilities and even buildings located on the park state capital building, the His- hosts a Professional Golfers’ property. torical Museum, Blank Park Association (PGA) tournament. The Iowa Arboretum is near Zoo, Living History Farms, or The Allianz Championship the Ledges State Park. The many of the other attractions tournament often attracts well Iowa Arbore- that Des Moines has to offer. known profes- tum is open and Just to the east of Des Moines sional golfers free to the pub- is Adventureland Park. Adven- from across the lic. The gardens tureland is Iowa’s very own nation. contain many theme park. It is full of thrill The bridges of species of trees, rides, rollercoasters, live Madison shrubs, and shows, water rides, and more. County have flowers. If you Tulip Festival in Pella, Iowa The grounds where the Iowa been the like arboretums, State Capital building is located source of a the city of Du- the year. The village boasts also features numerous statues novel and a buque also has the tallest working windmill and gifts from around the movie. These one. Dubuque in the United States. world. “After typhoons in 1959 covered bridges Arboretum Come and discover that severely damaged crops, are historic to features an Iowa is more than corn homes, and farmlands of the Iowa and are English garden Yamanashi prefecture in Japan, currently being and Japanese fields. citizens of Iowa generously preserved. garden, as well sent breeding hogs and feed Madison as a Children’s County is not For more information on places The steam engine at the garden. to go and things to see in Iowa the only place Boone & Scenic Valley Rail- visit www.traveliowa.com. You in Iowa that If you enjoy road pulling passengers across trains, the can find information on places these bridges the mile high bridge. Boone & Scenic to stay, things to do, and even occur, but they request travel materials such as happen to be the best pro- Valley Railroad Museum is a good place to visit. maps and guides. tected bridges in Iowa. You can take a ride on three *Freebies are items that ven- The Ledges State Park, located different types of trains: diesel, dors hand out to people who The water is often over the 4 miles south of Boone, Iowa, electric, and coal powered. stop at their booth. roads at the Ledges State Park. is a park that has been carved Thomas the Tank Engine, from It is fun to play in and drive out of limestone deposits by the famous English storybook through. Page 10 Campbell Lab
Semi-pro sports in Iowa
Although the state of Iowa does not part of the Arena Football League. The Des Moines have a professional sports team, it Arena football differs from regular Buccaneers, Ce- does have four United States Hockey American football in that it is played dar Rapids League teams, six league baseball indoors. Also, the field is only 50 RoughRiders, the teams, one amateur league soccer yards long, whereas American football Sioux City Mus- (football) team, and one arena football is played on a 100 yard field. keteers, and the (American football) team. Waterloo Black- Cedar Rapids RoughRiders cele- Five Minor League Baseball teams hawks are all part brating their 2005 Clark Cup The Quad City Steamwheelers are reside in Iowa: The Burlington Bees, of the United win the Clinton Lumberkings, the Swing of States Hockey the Quad City, the Cedar Rapids League (USHL). The USHL is also an Kernels, and the Iowa Cubs. Minor amateur league and their games can League Baseball games can be just as exciting as watching Major League be very exciting to watch. Baseball games. Many of the players in The Des Moines Menace soccer team the Major League played on Minor was formed in 1994 and is part of the League teams prior to becoming pro- Premier Development League (PDL). fessional baseball players. The Sioux The Menace are the 2005 PDL cham- City Explorers are part of the ama- pions. Fans watching a Kernels base- teur Northern League. ball game.
Children
Iowa City is full of some of the children. Some grams for kids. The for kids. best educational facilities in the nannies are col- Science Station in state. For children that are not lege students that Cedar Rapids is Iowa City also has numer- quite ready to go to kindergar- watch children another hands on ous parks. The City of Iowa ten there are numerous day- before and/or good time for kids. City Parks & Recreation care centers, preschools, and after school. If They can play with department has many ac- there is the option of employ- you want to hire bubbles, make tor- tivities that it puts together ing a private nanny. Choosing a a nanny, a good nados, and partici- for kids of all ages. They organize events in swim- daycare or preschool can be a way to advertise Iowa Children’s Museum, pate in many other ming, arts and crafts, bit difficult as the choices in is to put an ad in located in Coral Ridge science related how to structure early child- the Daily Iowan Mall. activities. The Sci- sports, and much more. hood education vary greatly. or online at Job- ence Station is also Wilson’s Apple Orchard is These differences can be seen Net. where the first IMAX theatre fun to visit in the fall in many of the area childcare Finding something fun to do in Iowa is located. whether you go there to centers. Many of the childcare pick apples, or pick out a centers that are close to the with your children can some- The Iowa City Public Library times be difficult. Two of the also has programs and activities pumpkin. It is an adventure University of Iowa are located the whole family will enjoy. on Melrose Avenue. A good best local options are the Iowa for chil- way to find a childcare center Children’s Museum in Coral dren. Visit In the summer of 2004 that will suit you and your child Ridge Mall and the Science their Chil- Coralville opened the is to contact 4Cs. 4Cs Com- Station in Cedar Rapids. The dren’s Coralville Community munity Coordi- Iowa Children’s Library to Aquatic Center. This nated Child Care Museum is a speak with outdoor aquatic cen- Resource & Refer- hands on good one of the ter is a fun play ground ral is located next time for kids and librarians for all ages. There are to the Sycamore parents alike. and to gain two water slides, div- Mall on the east Kids get to ex- more in- ing boards, and a side of Iowa City. plore many dif- formation splash deck. It is a fun There is also the ferent activities on activi- way to enjoy the sum- in the museum. ties and option of hiring The Science Station and mer heat. The museum events that your own nanny to Iowa’s first IMAX theater Coralville Community look after your in Cedar Rapids. also offers many they will different pro- be hosting Aquatic Center. Campbell Lab Survival Guide Page 11
Health Care services Iowa City and Coralville offer a multi- ers to their patients. If you are having costs of eye exams and corrective tude of health care services, from family difficulty understanding your doctor, ask lenses. care doctors to acupuncturists. if they can get an interpreter to assist In addition to doctors and dentists, there In the United States most people see a you. are many alternative medical treatments family practice physician for regular Mercy has personalized assistance to available. Chiropractors diagnose and medical treatments. A family practice help you find a doctor and make an ap- treat patients whose health problems are physician is a medical doctor trained to pointment. You can contact Mercy On associated with the body’s muscular, treat patients at any age, with many dif- Call at 358-2767 or 800-358-2767. They nervous, and skeletal systems, especially ferent problems. A family practice physi- employ registered nurses who will help the spine. Most insurance companies will cian can prescribe medicine for many you locate the services appropriate to pay for a chiropractic visit, leaving you illnesses, and they will refer you to a your situation. with only a small fee to pay when ser- specialist if they feel that you need to be There are also family practice doctors vices are rendered. Click here for a list- treated by a doctor that is trained in one that are in the Iowa City area that are ing of chiropractors in the Iowa City specific field. not part of the University. It is important area. Modern medical that you ensure that the doctor you see Here is a list of some more alternative “[Iowa City] is a facilities are will accept your health insurance so that medical treatments available in the area. available at the you will not be required to pay a large • Acupuncturists great college University of medical bill. If you are a University em- • Holistic Practitioners Iowa Hospitals ployee this usually means that it is best • Hypnotherapists town where you and Clinics for you to see a doctor at one of the • Therapeutic Massage can meet many (UIHC) and University clinics. If you are an HHMI Mercy Hospital. employee, it might be a good idea to ask people, yet it is Both have a another HHMI lab member where they wide variety of go to the doctor, as some HHMI em- full of culture. services for ployees use Mercy services. their patients. Dentists and Optometrists can also be People from all UIHC has two an important part of staying healthy. family practice Most dentists are able to treat children, over the world clinics located adults, and geriatric patients. Your dental in Iowa City, as insurance often helps you to pay for come here for well as clinics your dental expenses. Make sure that for cancer, the dentist you visit accepts your dental University of Iowa Hospitals and both school and Clinics dermatology, insurance. Opticians are able to diagnose work. There are endocrinology, astigmatisms, cataracts, and other eye and many more. related problems. If you have vision in- always events, UIHC also of- surance it will typically help cover the fers interpret- whether it is in the arts or athletics. There What to like about living and working in Iowa City are many opportunities • The best thing here is that it is quiet • It is quiet and has lots of natural beauty. and very international. -Hajime Kusano here.” - Misa -Daniel Beltran • This is a big lab and there are Nakato. • I like the size and spirit of Iowa City many talented persons from whom – very small but nice and alive. I can learn. Misa grew up in Iowa -Elena Gertsen -Renzhi Han City, went to school at • It is easy to get involved in local • Being a small city, it’s easy to move the University of Iowa. civic organizations. There are plenty around and get to know the city. Research Assistant of organizations that need volun- -Hollie Harper 2004-2006 teers. -Severine Groh Fountain in the • Friendly, helpful people. NO TRAF- PedMall down- FIC. Great schools. town Iowa City. -Michael Henry Page 12 Campbell Lab
Weather
Iowa storms. weather Iowa City will sound two different sirens tends to at the same time if a tornado is immi- be a nent. Taking shelter in the lowest spot little available is highly advised. Stay away unpre- from windows, and remember to pro- dictable. tect your head with blankets, pillows, or It is not even a mattress. Tornados are unpre- Iowa City during the floods uncom- dictable and are very dangerous. of 1993. mon to Convoy of plows trying to keep have a up with the falling snow. day where it is 65°F (18°C) and sunny, and then the next morning wake up to find that it will only be 40°F (4°C) and colder than the actual temperature. Hav- raining. Weather can also change ing a good warm coat, gloves, and boots dramatically throughout the day during are essential for Iowa winters. At times any season. In the summers it can get the weather during the winter makes very hot and humid. During the winters traveling unadvisable. Local television there is often snow and ice, as well as and radio stations will announce school very cold temperatures to endure. and business closings due to the inclem- During the spring (March-May) Iowa has Tornado rolling through an ent weather. They will also announce if many rainstorms, and it is not uncom- Iowa cornfield. roads are being closed because of dan- mon to have fog on some mornings. The gerous driving conditions. spring months also mark the beginning of severe weather. The temperatures often Signs to watch for: fluctuate greatly during these months. ∗ A sickly greenish or greenish black Mornings are often cool, afternoons can color to the sky. be warm, sometimes hot. Because of ∗ If there is a watch or warning posted, this, there are increased chances for then the fall of hail should be consid- severe weather. The spring and summer months are ered as a real danger sign. ∗ A strange quiet that occurs within or often marked with periods of thunder- storms. Sometimes these storms will shortly after the thunderstorm. have hail, or even tornados. Severe ∗ Clouds moving by very fast, especially weather warnings are announced on the in a rotating pattern or converging local television and radio stations. If toward one area of the sky. there is a tornado warning issued, the ∗ A sound a little like a waterfall or rush- tornado sirens will sound, that means to ing air at first, but turning into a roar take cover as a tornado is possible. It is a as it comes closer. The sound of a good idea to have a radio that will run tornado has been likened to that of Mild days during fall are common in Iowa. on batteries in case your power goes both railroad trains and jets. out. Radio station 600AM has continu- ∗ Debris dropping from the sky. ous storm coverage during severe ∗ An obvious "funnel-shaped" cloud that is rotating, or debris such as branches or leaves being pulled upwards, even if no funnel cloud is visible. All year round you must watch the Iowa winters can be just as unpredict- weather in Iowa. The National Weather able as the Iowa spring and summer. Service has a weather safety prepared- Winter in Iowa is often marked with ness guide, it is advisable to read through heavy snow falls and ice. There are times it. when conditions are just right, and an ice storm will occur. The temperatures can A foggy morning at FW Kent also drop well below freezing. During State Park. the winter it is important to remember that because of the wind, it often is Campbell Lab Page 13
Other places to see...
Something that many Campbell Lincoln Presidential Library and nue of Flags. Nearby artists are store next door and watch Lab members enjoy doing is Museum is located in Spring- now working on a new sculp- crayons being made. going to see parts of the field. There are many historic ture. The Crazy Horse Memo- Moving further eastward into United States that are outside Lincoln related sites in and rial is to be a Missouri there is a of Iowa. Chicago, Illinois is the around Springfield. monument for small city that carries closest metropolitan city to In Utica, Illinois is the beautiful all Native with it a lot of history. Iowa City. It is only a 4 hour Starved Rock State Park which American Indi- “The Black Fulton, Missouri is drive by car. Chicago is home is listed as one of the top 10 ans, and their where Westminster to many sights and sounds. places to see the leaves great leaders. Hills National College is located. This includes the Art Institute change. It is only about 2 South Dakota What makes this col- of Chicago, the Shedd Aquar- hours away from Iowa City. It is also known Forest is lege and the city of ium, the Field Museum, Navy has many hiking trails, and for the Black Fulton important are Pier, and much more. Chicago offers horseback riding, hunt- Hills and the full of caves, their historical ties to is home to the Chicago ing, fishing, and Badlands. The Europe. In 1946 Sir Cubs and the Chicago boating. The Black Hills canyons, Winston Churchill White Sox, two major scenic state National For- made a speech at this league baseball teams. park is com- est is full of dizzying peaks, school, about an “Iron The Chicago Bears, a plete with caves, canyons, Curtain” that had de- professional American caverns, wa- dizzying peaks, and more.” scended in Europe. The football team, and the terfalls, and and more. historical speech has Chicago Bulls, a profes- cliffs. Badlands Na- been memorialized by sional basketball team, Minneapolis is tional Park has much to offer the reconstruction of the also call Chicago their another large in the way of history and out- bombed out Church of St. home. metropolitan door activities. Mary Aldermanbury. It was Chicago has some of the city. It is lo- The state of Nebraska borders removed from the city of Lon- best shopping in the cated just over Iowa on it’s west. Just across don as a gift from the British Midwest. Downtown is 300 miles the Missouri River lies the city Parliament. It was recon- host to many major Michigan Avenue sky- north of Iowa of Omaha, Nebraska. The structed and now looks much line at night. Horse names such as Gucci, drawn carriage rides City, in Min- Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha as it did before the bombings Barney’s, Louis Vuitton, are also available on nesota. Like is a world-class animal menag- of World War II. On the lawn Lord & Taylor, Saks, and Michigan Avenue. Chicago, Min- erie. The Omaha Zoo has an outside of the church is a many many more. Most neapolis also indoor jungle, a desert dome, sculpture made from a portion of these stores are located has professional sports teams the Hubbard Gorilla Valley and of the Berlin Wall, called right on North Michigan Ave- in baseball, basketball (men’s Hubbard Orangutan Forest, “Breakthrough.” nue, also known as the Magnifi- and women’s), and American and many more features that The St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis cent Mile. football. Just south of Minnea- are unique to this park. Union Station, St. Louis Sci- Gurnee, Illinois, just north of polis is the largest mall in Missouri makes up ence Center, and a Chicago is home to Six Flags America. The Mall of America Iowa’s southern sculpture park are amusement park. Six Flags has three main levels of shop- border. Missouri just a few of the Great America and Six Flags ping, an indoor amusement has many larger amenities that St. Hurricane Harbor are full of park, an aquarium, and much cities such as, Kan- Louis has to offer rollercoasters, thrill rides, more. Minneapolis has over 50 sas City and St. its guests. The water rides, and many of the museums that feature art, his- Louis. Kansas City Gateway Arch, in diversions that are expected at tory, and science. The Museum has many attrac- St. Louis, was built a large amusement park. Six of Russian Art is the only one tions to keep al- to commemorate Flags Great America also of its kind in North America. most anyone busy. the westward ex- boasts a double-decker carou- To Iowa’s northwest lies the Worlds of Fun and pansion that the US sel. To find out what else Chi- state of South Dakota. South Oceans of Fun are The Church of St. experienced during cago and the Chicago area Dakota is where the sculptor two theme parks Mary Aldermanbury as the eighteen hun- have to offer go to Gutzon Borglum carved into a that have made seen through dreds. “Breakthrough,” in www.chicagotraveler.com. granite cliff, the faces of four of their home in Kan- There are many Fulton, Missouri. America’s leading presidents, sas City. While places to visit in the Illinois was also the home of George Washington, Thomas visiting the Crown Center, in continental United States, the American Civil War President Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, downtown Kansas City, you places featured here are just Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was and Theodore Roosevelt. can stop at the Crayola Café the beginning of what sur- from Springfield, Illinois, the Mount Rushmore stands have some lunch, and then rounds Iowa. So take a trip and capital of Illinois. The Abraham proudly overlooking The Ave- make a stop at the Crayola enjoy your stay here. Page 14 Campbell Lab
Taxes
When you start a job in the United and federal taxes. The U.S. government All persons who earn money in Iowa, States you are required to fill out certain requires that all persons living inside the must file a State of Iowa income tax tax forms such as a W-4. The person United States pay taxes on their income. return. There is a line on the tax return who gives you these forms, whether The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) han- that allows for non-resident credit. from the University of HHMI, should be dles the tax returns that are filed. Fed- There is an additional form that must be able to help you with any questions you eral tax returns are due on April 15 filled out in order to figure the amount have concerning them. every year. of credit you will receive. The State of Iowa has all of the forms and instructions At the beginning of each year, people in There are special rules for foreign stu- America start preparing to file their state dents and scholars that are filing tax available on their website. returns. The Office of If you want help filing your tax returns International Students & there are services available. While some Scholars (OISS) provides tax preparation services are free, many tax assistance beginning of them charge fees. The Iowa Depart- in February each year. ment of Revenue has links to some Check their website for online tax preparation services, and the more information about OISS offers tax-filing software and taxation. For detailed classes in the spring to help with tax information concerning filing. forms, exemptions, and income reporting the The local public library will have tax IRS has a website that forms and instructions available for free. provides much of this information.
The comforts that make it home
Cell phones are very popular in Iowa. discounts for new customers. Another Owning pets can be a great stress relief, There are a few different cell phone option for cable television is to contact a and they make great companions. There companies in Iowa City. Cingular, Veri- cable satellite provider, such as DirecTV. are several places in Iowa City and zon, and U.S. Cellular are the most One thing that can be very useful in the Coralville to get a new pet. One of the widely used among lab mem- United States is a govern- best places to start looking is at the Iowa bers because they have good ment issued photo ID. A City Animal Shelter. You can also locate local coverage, as well as good “I definitely got driver’s license issued by pets online at petfinder.com Something coverage when traveling to the state that you are living to keep in mind when thinking about addicted to having other places. in can serve as this photo getting a pet is if the place where you are There are two phone compa- a cell phone… as ID. If you do not want to living allows pets. Many apartment build- nies that provide telephone get a driver’s license, it is ings in Iowa City do not allow pets. If service to the houses in Iowa well as an internet also possible to get a photo they do, it usually includes a monthly fee City and Coralville, Qwest ID from the driver’s license and a non-refundable deposit. There are and McLeod USA. Both com- cable connection!” station. many good veterinarians in Iowa City, panies offer more than just When you live in off cam- ask lab personnel who they prefer. typical phone service, ask Severine Groh, pus housing there are also their company representatives the basic utilities to think for more information about Ph.D.— about, if they are not in- their products and what might Postdoctoral Fellow cluded in your rent. Water, suit your needs (i.e. interna- garbage, and sewage are all tional phone calling, internet from France. run by the local city gov- connection, etc.) ernments. Electricity and Mediacom is the local pro- gas are provided by Mid- vider for cable television connection. American Energy. Here is a good basic Mediacom also provides cable internet website for a guide to these services in services. They usually have promotional Iowa City. Campbell Lab Page 15
Religious Observances
Iowa City and Coralville have the area: Anglican Catholic, Nazarene, Non- many religious facilities. Apostolic, Assemblies of God, Denominational, Presbyterian Religious Organizations with Baptist, Bible, Catholic, Charis- Church in America, Presbyte- facilities in Iowa City: Baha'i matic, Christian, Christian rian (USA), Quaker, Commu- Faith, Iowa City Zen Center, (Disciples of Christ), Christian nity of Christ, Salvation Army, Parkview Evangelical Free Reformed, Christian Science, Seventh-Day Adventist, Unitar- Church, and Presbytery of East Church of Christ, Church of ian Universalist, and United Iowa. Jesus Christ of Latter-day Church of Christ. The Iowa sky ablaze in sun- Muslim facilities: the Islamic Saints, Episcopal, Evangelical The United Campus Ministries set. Society of Iowa City. Free, Foursquare Gospel, Jeho- serves various denominations. Synagogues: Agudas Achim vah's Witnesses, Lutheran, Click here for more informa- Congregation and B'Nai B'Rith Lutheran Evangelical Synod, tion regarding the religious Hillel Foundation. Mennonite, Methodist African facilities mentioned. The following Christian de- Episcopal, Methodist Free, nominations have churches in Methodist United, Missionary,
English classes Things that are disliked about
It is Campbell Lab policy that scholars, the community, as a moving English be spoken inside of the whole, understands that many lab at all times. We understand people may not be comfortable It can be difficult to move to a the United States. The compa- that this is not always an easy with speaking English. Religious new place. Moving to a new nies will hold the money and task. However, the University centers will sometimes offer country can be even more return it to you after a year if of Iowa does offer IIE Commu- free English classes to members daunting. In the United States all of your bills are paid on nication Skills for Professionals, of the community. These the first couple of weeks can time. this is an English class specifi- classes are not religious in na- be a little rough for foreigners, It can also be difficult to leave cally designed for visiting schol- ture, instead they are spon- because when they first arrive your family and your friends ars, post doctoral fellows, and sored by the facility so that there are some things that back home. However, because participants do not need to pay can’t be set up without a social of the size of the University researchers. there are many people from If you prefer to have private a fee. security number. lessons a tutor might be a good Non-US citizens often have to different backgrounds that live pay an extra fee when setting in Iowa City, so you can end up choice for you. Because the University of Iowa up accounts with utility or making friends with people attracts many international phone companies because of who have lived all over the the lack of any credit history in world.
Lab Parties The lab parties, one at Halloween and one in barbeques, bowling parties, even Campbell the winter. There are lunches when the Hawk- Lab is also other times when eye Men’s basketball more than people in the lab decide team goes to a really big just a to get together. Some- tournament. All of these place to times a trip to a restau- opportunities are a good work, it is rant is organized among way to get to know the a place the lab members for people that you are where dinner one night, just so working with and for Lab members at the lab you can that everyone has a them to get to know Winter party. make chance to interact with you a bit better. This friends and each other on a more helps keep the atmos- have a personal level. In the Kevin, Rita Barresi, Motoi Kana- phere at the laboratory good time. The Campbell Lab often has past there have been gawa, and Yvonne Kobayashi celebrate LARGE over sushi. friendly and inviting. CAMPBELL LAB Iowa, Fields of Opportunities. HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE Banks that lab members recommend: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Hills Bank & Trust Company (small and locally owned, very friendly & helpful staff) 4283 CBRB 285 NEWTON RD. University of Iowa Community Credit Union (they have an ATM in the lobby of MERF and IOWA CITY, IA 52242 ATMs inside the hospital) US Bank Phone: 319-335-8655 It is also suggested that when a bank offers you an ATM card to make sure that it is a VISA or MasterCard check Fax: 319-335-6957 card. This can be used like a credit card to make purchases, but the money will come out of your bank account.
Many banks also offer online bill paying. Ask a bank employee about details. Coffee Houses recommended by Dr. Campbell: Java House
List of helpful websites: Official State of Iowa website City of Iowa City website City of Coralville website National Weather Service Dexonline.com—online phone directory, also has links to maps Google Maps — free online maps and directions Cultural Corridor.org Office of International Students & Scholars Opportunity at Iowa (the Diversity Center at the University of Iowa) list of student organizations University of Iowa UI Building Abbreviations -- CBRB = Carver Biomedical Research Building UI Dance Gala
Agencies contact information
Social Security office Iowa City/Coralville Visitor’s Utilities Social Security Administration Bureau Cable: MediaCom 400 S. Clinton Street, Room 900 First Avenue Phone: 1-800-332-0245 206 Coralville, Iowa 52241 Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (319)337-6592 DirecTV: Best Buy Phone: (319) 338-9461 or 1-800-283-6592 Coral Ridge Mall or 1-800-772-1213 Phone: (319) 625-2800 UI Office of International Stu- Iowa City Transit dents and Scholars Electric: MidAmerican Energy 1200 South Riverside Drive Phone: 1-888-427-5632 Iowa City, IA 52240 1111 University Capitol Centre Phone: (319) 356-5151 University of Iowa Telephone Companies: Iowa City IA 52242 Coralville Transit Phone: (319) 335-0335 McLeod USA: 1-800-909- 314 3rd Avenue Motor Vehicle Department 3012 Coralville, IA 52241 Qwest: 1-800-244-1111 Phone: (319) 248-1790 Iowa City Driver's License Station Iowa City Water: 356-5066 Eastdale Mall 1700 South First Avenue Coralville Water: 248-1715 Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (319) 338-5294
Author, Gwenda Skarbek, Project Assistant Editor, Kristin Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant
Campbell Lab publications, July, 2006