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1 Caucus results cause delay, confusion
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 116:33, p.01
2/6/2020 Technical difficulties resulted in Democratic caucus result delays. As of printing, Pete Buttigieg narrowly led the state, followed by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Joe Biden. UNI hosted two locations. In the West Gymnasium, Sanders received four delegates, Warren three, and Buttigieg two. In Maucker Union, Sanders received three delegates, and Warren, Buttigieg, and Klobuchar two. Student Erin Thomason, who served as the precinct chair for the West Gym, discussed the technical difficulties they encountered.
2 Iowa braces for 2020 caucuses
Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 116:32, p.02
2/3/2020 Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses will be held on February 3. A record number of 28 Democrats are seeking the nomination. Incumbent Donald Trump will likely receive the Republican party's nomination. There is a brief listing of Democratic candidates, if they visited UNI, and their main focus. The list includes Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Tom Steyer, Andrew Yang, Michael Bennet, Michael Bloomberg, Tulsi Gabbard, Amy Klobuchar, and Deval Patrick.
3 UNI hosts mock caucus in Maucker
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021)
Northern Iowan 116:31, p.01
1/30/2020 UNI students and faculty participated in a mock caucus on January 27 ahead of the Iowa caucuses. The event was hosted by the American Democracy Projects, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), and the political science department; photos.
4 AOC, Michael Moore stumped for Bernie
Pistarino--Emma (Student--2019), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 116:30, p.01
1/27/2020 United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Mark Pocan, and filmmaker Michael Moore held a town hall at UNI in support of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Sanders could not attend the event, held in advance of the Iowa caucuses, due to the impeachment trial of President Trump. Each spoke on their reasons for supporting Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez answered questions; photos.
5 Buttigieg hosts town hall
Pistarino--Emma (Student--2019), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 116:29, p.01
1/23/2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg hosted a town hall in Maucker Union on January 15 in advance of Iowa's February 3 caucus; photo.
6 University to host mock caucus
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 116:29, p.02
1/23/2020 The political science department, American Democracy Project, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host a mock caucus event designed to introduce students to the caucusing process. Participants will be led through the processes that both parties use to conduct their caucus. UNI had the highest midterm voter turnout of Iowa universities; photo.
7 Camp Kamala launches across Iowa
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021)
Northern Iowan 115:46, p.02
4/4/2019 U.S. senator Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for president, and her staff will be hosting Camp Kamala organizing training programs across the state. UNI's will take place on April 18; photo.
8 The importance of Iowa politics
Horning--Colin (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 115:22, p.03
11/8/2018 Horning discusses the importance of Iowa politics and their impact on a national level; photo.
9 End Iowa's early caucus
Cooling--Corey C. (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 111:21, p.3
11/10/2014 Student Corey Cooling talks about his opinion on the early caucus and how he feels it should stop.
10 Collaboration of theatre and politics
Public Relations News Release 2011:101, p.1
11/2/2011 UNI will host a week long collaboration project between the theatre companies, New York City's The TEAM (Theatre of the Emerging America Movement) and Portland Oregon's Sojurn Theater. The two companies will study the Iowa caucus and then create a play.
11 Caucus provides new experience for many students
Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 104:28, p.4
1/18/2008 Students talk about their caucus experiences.
12 "News Talk" to discuss caucuses
Public Relations News Release 2007:352, p.1
1/3/2008 Jens Krogstad will be leading a discussion on the Iowa caucuses January 5.
13 Ins and outs of Iowa Caucuses
Conaway--Brandon U. (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 104:26, p.1
12/4/2007 Iowa caucus process explained; photo.
14 UNI Residence Halls to open early for Iowa Caucuses
Public Relations News Release 2007:295, p.1
11/15/2007 The residence halls will be opening January 3 for students wishing to participate in the Iowa caucuses.
15 NI year in news
Andrews--Eric A. (Student--2002)
Northern Iowan 100:55, p.1
4/30/2004 Recap of news stories and photographs from the 2003-2004 school year; photo.
16 Rest in peace: Howard Dean's plummet
Humphrey--Benjamin (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 100:40, p.7
2/27/2004 Analysis of the errors made by Howard Dean in his campaign and how his grassroots network can be converted into a potential tool for bolstering Democratic support.
17 Close second brings Edwards back in Wis.
Humphrey--Benjamin (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 100:38, p.1
2/20/2004 John Kerry wins Wisconsin primary, but a close second place finish by John Edwards keeps the race alive; photo.
18 Iowa caucus: connection is key to start
Steffen--Amie R. (Class of 2006)
Northern Iowan 100:32, p.1
1/30/2004 Iowa caucuses believed to have significant impact on presidential nominations nationwide.
19 Candidates' true colors burn through caucus fog
Humphrey--Benjamin (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 100:30, p.5
1/23/2004 Praises John Kerry and John Edwards for their post-caucus behavior while admonishing Howard Dean for his.
20 Kerry makes caucus comeback; Edwards takes second, Dean third
Andrews--Eric A. (Student--2002)
Northern Iowan 100:30, p.1
1/23/2004 Senator John Kerry wins the Iowa caucuses with a near-record number of Iowans (122,000) turning out; photo.
21 Reflections on a raucous caucus
Northern Iowan 100:30, p.5
1/23/2004 Gives observations on the Iowa caucuses.
22 Iowa caucus -- is it still important?
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
1/20/2004 Professor Maureen Berner says that having a larger state begin the presidential race would provide different results.
23 Democratic caucuses take place Monday: what you need to know
Andrews--Eric A. (Student--2002)
Northern Iowan 100:29, p.1
1/16/2004 Information given on status of Democratic race in Iowa; student panel held in Union to discuss candidates; photo.
24 Edwards edges other offerings
Humphrey--Benjamin (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 100:29, p.5
1/16/2004 Endorses Senator John Edwards for the Iowa caucuses.
25 Hollywood heavies hawk Howard Dean
Weiskircher--Heidi B. (Classes of 2005 and 2006)
Northern Iowan 100:29, p.1
1/16/2004 Rob Reiner and Martin Sheen appear on campus to endorse Howard Dean; photo.
26 Kerry has what it takes
Furlong--Ezekiel L. (Student--2002-2003)
Northern Iowan 100:29, p.6
1/16/2004 Endorsement given to Senator John Kerry.
27 Student voices
Northern Iowan 100:29, p.7
1/16/2004 Students respond to the question "Are you planning on caucusing this year, and if so, who for?; photos.
28 UNI Department of Political Science offers mock caucus
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
11/25/2003 Participants will review the purpose of the caucus system with their party representatives.
29 What's Up
Northern Iowan 100:25, p.3
11/25/2003 Meetings and events planned; Presidential hopeful John Kerry to speak; Bill Teaford will discuss causes; Steven Pinker to lecture.
30 Stop and smell . . . the politics
Northern Iowan 99:58, p.5
6/27/2003 Encourages students to get involved in politics; recognizes Iowa as a prime place to do so because if its importance in presidential elections.
31 Iowa's caucus craze
Public Relations News Release 2001:301, p.1
2/18/2002 Allen Brierly will talk about the caucuses in Iowa which are held to discuss the 2002 elections.
32 Despite hype, caucuses revive hope for America
Sprague--Ivy A. (Class of 2000)
Northern Iowan 96:33, p.6
2/1/2000 Iowa caucuses prove to be a democratic process where Americans come together to express their opinions and feelings about the country.
33 Caucus creates discontent among voters; a political reporter's opinion about Iowa's democratic process
Melloy--Kate
Northern Iowan 96:32, p.1
1/28/2000 News writer discusses lack of participation at local caucuses and the political process; photo.
34 The nation focuses tonight on the Iowa Caucuses
Public Relations News Release 1999:0, p.1
1/24/2000 Jon Hall and Allen Brierly will speak on their findings of a study of the Iowa caucuses, and what we should expect from this election.
35 Caucuses serve important function in Iowa
Rawe--Jennifer Kristina (Class of 2000)
Northern Iowan 96:30, p.7
1/21/2000 Voting in Monday's caucus can make a difference for a candidate.
36 Iowa prepares for first caucuses in the nation
Melloy--Kate
Northern Iowan 96:30, p.1
1/21/2000 Iowa Caucus will be held Monday.
37 Continued caucus research by University of Northern Iowa faculty members sheds light on upcoming elections
Public Relations News Release 1999:188, p.1
1/11/2000 Professors Allen Brierly and Jon Hall are continuing an Iowa Precinct Caucus Survey Project.
38 Despite competition, Iowa retains first in nation caucuses
Melloy--Kate
Northern Iowan 96:19, p.1
11/2/1999 Iowa presidential caucuses will be January 24, 2000.
39 Caucus research by University of Northern Iowa faculty members sheds light on upcoming elections
Public Relations News Release 1997:290, p.1
4/6/1998 Results of research on Iowa caucuses by Jon Hall and Allen Brierly reveal interesting views.
40 1998 Iowa caucuses provide clues to the next presidential race
Public Relations News Release 1997:287, p.1
4/2/1998 Jon Hall to discuss caucus research results.
41 Republican caucuses prove money, negativity cannot win nomination
Northern Iowan 92:36, p.5
2/16/1996 Dole emerges as winner; speculates that there may be a better way to pick a nominee than the caucus system.
42 Caucus handicapping
Hayworth--Bret
Northern Iowan 92:34, p.8
2/9/1996 Gives odds for winning Iowa Republican caucus.
43 The site of media melee in '88 is now a long-forgotten prairie
Public Relations News Release 1991:347, p.1
2/3/1992 Jeremy Lewis states that the Iowa caucuses are losing their luster.
44 Top five Iowa news stories for 1988 covered politics, drought and economy, says Northern Iowa professor.
Public Relations News Release 1988:227, p.1
12/27/1988 Iowa presidential caucuses, the 1988 general election , the drought, the continuation of Iowa's stable economy, were the top five stories headlining Iowa news stories.
45 Iowa caucuses may have stumbled politically, but benefitted in other ways
Public Relations News Release 1987:350, p.1
4/6/1988 Des Moines economic developers, Mike Murwin and Bob Boyd, visit to speak on the role of the Iowa caucuses in boosting the state economy.
46 1988 caucuses boosted Iowa economy, clarified 'farm' image: Experts tell why at April 8 public relations seminar
Public Relations News Release 1987:327, p.1
3/24/1988 Mike Murwin of the Iowa Ambassadors is joined by The Iowa Department of Economic Development's Bob Boyd in the Communication Arts Center to explain the economic boost created by the Iowa caucuses.
47 Collapse of Iowa winners Gephardt, Dole to raise opposition to caucuses?
Public Relations News Release 1987:305, p.1
3/10/1988 Professor Robert Ross discusses the impact of the dropping out of caucus winners Dick Gephardt and Bob Dole from the presidential election.
48 Students commended for political awareness
Corning--Joy (Classes of 1951 and 1954; Lt. Governor of Iowa)
Northern Iowan 84:38, p.2
2/16/1988 Joy Corning impressed by numbers of UNI students at caucuses.
49 A political virgin gets a lesson
Majerus--Tim
Northern Iowan 84:37, p.2
2/12/1988 Gives his impression of caucuses.
50 First time caucus goer unimpressed by process
Grunewald--Eric
Northern Iowan 84:37, p.12
2/12/1988 Student gives his impressions of the caucuses.

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