Perry Beeman

1 month ago | businessrecord.com | Perry Beeman |Kathy A. Bolten |Michael Crumb

By Perry BeemanKanzi, a Des Moines resident bonobo known internationally for his communication skills, died Tuesday, most likely of heart disease, the Des Moines-based Ape Cognition and Conservation Initiative reported. Iowa State University is performing a necropsy. Kanzi, 44, was being treated for heart disease. Kanzi could associate abstract symbols called lexigrams with various words and objects. He communicated with scientists and some visitors with the symbols.

Oct 29, 2024 | nonpareilonline.com | Perry Beeman

With one week left until the Nov. 5 election, the Iowa Secretary of State’s office reported that more than 400,000 ballots have been received in the 2024 general election.

Oct 9, 2024 | nonpareilonline.com | Perry Beeman

Scientists at Iowa universities and colleges have endorsed an annual climate statement informing Iowans about individual actions that can help solve the climate crisis.

Sep 18, 2024 | globegazette.com | Perry Beeman

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Aug 23, 2024 | sej.org | Perry Beeman |Eric Fan |Jennifer LaFleur |Jennifer Lafleur |Warren Vieth

The Society of Environmental Journalists is proud to announce the winners of the SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment, which honor the best stories released from April 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024, and the best books on environmental topics published in 2023. The SEJ Awards stand as the world's largest and most comprehensive environmental journalism competition.