Cedar Falls

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# Title Date Summary
101 Cool Neighbors project helped save energy and money
Public Relations News Release 2011:304, p.1
Project honors areas that reduced household energy use by 7 to 13 over a six month period.
102 Holiday Hoopla continues to bring holiday spirit to Main Street
Northern Iowan 108:26, p.7
Last week's Jingle and Mingle event was the second biggest event of Holiday Hoopla. Events continue into the middle of December. Trolley rides, holiday characters, carolers, and extended hours for shopping were highlights.
103 Holiday Hoopla to spread seasonal cheer in downtown Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 108:24, p.8
Volunteers and committee members started transforming the downtown area into a winter wonderland. Music, food, and the arrival of Santa will take place the day after Thanksgiving.
104 Wait, there was an election?
Northern Iowan 108:22, p.5
Student voting in the satellite voting booth in the Union was very disappointing. Fewer than 100 students took advantage of this opportunity. This happened in spite of the challenger's promise to have a student sit on the council as a nonvoting member.
105 Frank Darrah supports students
Northern Iowan 108:21, p.5
Support for Frank Darrah in the race for mayor of Cedar Falls.
106 "Die Claudius!' mystery performance involves Cedar Falls community
Northern Iowan 108:21, p.7
Theta Alpha Phi and Cedar Falls Public Library worked together to present a murder mystery; photo.
107 Cool neighbors learn about CFU rebates, choose action steps
Public Relations News Release 2011:100, p.1
Residents of Cedar Falls are working with Cedar Falls Utility to make homes more efficient.
108 Asking for support
Northern Iowan 108:17, p.4
Jon Crews states his desire to be re-elected as mayor of Cedar Falls. He provides contact information and his Web site. Mayor Crews shares some ways the city has joined with the University on projects.
109 Get to know the Fourth Ward candidates
Northern Iowan 108:17, p.3
Jim Miller, Carol Hanson, Marie Schmidt, and Carol Cooper are running for the Cedar Falls city council from the Fourth Ward. This area includes the UNI campus.
110 On-campus voting begins
Northern Iowan 108:17, p.1
Students may cast their ballots for Cedar Falls city officials in Maucker Union for the next two days. Jon Crews, Frank Darrah, and Larry Quigley are running for mayor; photo.
111 Myth busted: plenty to do in Cedar Falls, Waterloo
Northern Iowan 107:48, p.4
Presidential Scholars have been working for a year to develop eleven unique locations for students to visit. These locations are not normally visited by students.
112 The voting bloc that could
Northern Iowan 107:19, p.9
The case is made that students should vote in Cedar Falls. Their voice could make candidates take more seriously the concerns of students and the University. Students urged to get out and vote. Be informed; photo.
113 Ryan's Rants: proud to be a Panther
Northern Iowan 107:9, p.9
Panther pride shows after loss to Iowa State; proud of the university and athletic teams; photo.
114 UNI dedicates its first net-zero building
Northern Iowan 107:2, p.1
Multimodal Transportation Center generates its own energy thanks to solar panels installed above the facility. The facility is a joint effort of UNI, the cities of Cedar Falls and Waterloo, and the Metropolitan Transit Authority; photo.
115 College Hill hosts arts festival
Northern Iowan 106:60, p.1
The 32nd College Hill Arts Festival featured seventy five artists; hand picked from around the country. Attendance comes from a seventy five mile radius of Cedar Falls; photo.
116 Cedar Valley MyEntreNet EntreBash! Networking event for small businesses to be held on June 9
Public Relations News Release 2009:473, p.1
EntreBash! Is a netweorking event with the added opportunity for small-business owners and entrepreneurs to gather information important for their business or start-up.
117 Cedar Falls to open new community garden Sunday, May 16
100-square-foot plots cost $15 for a season

Public Relations News Release 2009:460, p.1
To help gardeners learn about gardening with natural pesticides and no herbicides, the garden also includes a 360-square-foot demonstration plot. Food from this plot will be donated to the North East Iowa Food Bank. Grant Schultz is the garden founder.
118 UNI will provide live streaming of May 18 events with His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Public Relations News Release 2009:453, p.1
The Dalai Lama will present "The Power of Education" in a keynote address for the 2010 Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series in the McLeod Center. He will receive an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree prior to his address.
119 Variety of transportation options at University of Northern Iowa available to students
Northern Iowan 106:54, p.
Cars, bicycles, walking, and bus service are the major means of getting around the campus and Waterloo/Cedar Falls area; photo.
120 Iowa River Revival's annual conference focuses on Cedar Valley
Public Relations News Release 2009:432, p.1
The conference theme, "Beyond the River Banks: Celebrating Iowa's Cedar Valley," emphasizes a watershed approach to recognize that rivers and streams need space to expand and recede, coexisting in harmony with the communities and habitats they shape.
121 Landlord accountability ordinance works to improve rental properties
Northern Iowan 106:53, p.1
Landlords can have permits suspended if the point total for violations of city code reaches fifteen; photo.
122 Students become victims of credit card fraud
Northern Iowan 106:50, p.1
Police are investigating use of student credit cards in other states. The students had used their cards at the Pita Pit during January and February.
123 Cedar Falls replants trees around the city
Northern Iowan 106:46, p.1
The storm of July 12, 2009, destroyed trees on three hundred and eighteen properties. Residents have until April 11 to request the assistance of the city in replanting. Three hundred ninety trees are expected to be replanted.
124 UNI to hold summer biotechnology camp for high school students
Public Relations News Release 2009:325, p.1
Students interested in crime-scene investigation can take part in a camp this summer with hands-on experience. "Students will isolate their own DNA from their cheek cells," said Kavita Dhanwada, associate professor of biology and camp director.
125 Green Iowa AmeriCorps provides 40,000 hours of service to two of Iowa's flood-distressed counties; A public update is scheduled for March 12
Public Relations News Release 2009:310, p.1
The update will be at the Cedar Falls Public Library. Green Iowa AmeriCorps, housed within the Center for Energy and Environmental Education, is part of AmeriCorps, which provides thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds with education awards.
126 UNI hosts immigration interpreter from Postville raids
Public Relations News Release 2009:304, p.1
Erik Camayd-Freixas, a federally certified interpreter who translated at the federal hearings in Waterloo after the 2008 immigration raid at Agri-Processors, Inc. in Postville, will participate in two events about "The Postville Story."
127 Surveillance cameras located on College Hill to monitor criminal activity
Northern Iowan 106:32, p.6
Cedar Falls police hope that cameras will help to deter crime on the Hill.
128 Nick Taiber wins at-large race
Northern Iowan 106:27, p.1
Nick Taiber won the run-off election for a seat on the Cedar Falls City Council. He was sworn in on December 14.
129 On the issues: City Council at-large candidates
Northern Iowan 106:23, p.4
Runoff election set for December 1. Gary Winterhof and Nick Taiber respond to questions; photo.
130 Two departments, one city
Northern Iowan 106:22, p.11
UNI Police and Cedar Falls Police Departments work together to keep Cedar Falls safe; photo.
131 Cedar Falls City Council runoff election
Northern Iowan 106:22, p.4
December 1 is the date for the runoff election between Nick Taiber and Gary Winterhof. Neither candidate earned the needed fifty per cent of the vote; photo.
132 NISG promotes Diversity First Initiative
Northern Iowan 106:19, p.1
Northern Iowa Student Government met with Cedar Falls city council candidate, filled election commission openings, learned of an upcoming diversity retreat, and approved a resolution on Veteran's Day observance.
133 City candidates confront issues
Northern Iowan 106:18, p.1
Conversation among municipal candidates covered little dealing with the university or students. Some candidates did support a student liaison sitting at the table; without voting privileges.
134 Candidates for Cedar Falls mayor have kitchen conversation
Northern Iowan 106:17, p.5
Jon Crews, Dave Sires, and Gage Rewerts were hosted by Anelia Dimitrova at a kitchen conversation following church services.
135 UNI student runs for mayor
Northern Iowan 106:17, p.10
Commentary on the upcoming Cedar Falls mayoral election; student Gage Rewerts is a candidate.
136 Cedar Falls City Council candidates tout experience, address issues
Northern Iowan 106:16, p.3
Three men vie for an open seat on the Cedar Falls City Council. City Hall was the site for an open forum for voters to get to know the candidates and their positions on the issues.
137 Increased Cedar Falls Police Department forces to be present at Homecoming
Northern Iowan 106:13, p.3
Cedar Falls Police will place more officers on duty this weekend during Homecoming. Nineteen reserve officers will be on duty, in addition to fifty-five sworn officers. Road blocks and no parking zones will be in effect.
138 NISG discussed tuition increases, SafeRide, new clubs and Cedar Falls mayor candidacy
Northern Iowan 106:9, p.4
Northern Iowa Student Government meeting agenda full of discussion. Information presented on Board of Regents meeting, donation from Public Safety for SafeRide, and thoughts of David Sires, candidate for mayor.
139 Cedar Falls Mayor Jon Crews seeks 13th term
Northern Iowan 106:9, p.2
Cedar Falls mayor seeks reelection. The university is a vital part of Cedar Falls, according to Jon Crews.
140 UNI student runs for Cedar Falls mayor
Northern Iowan 106:6, p.1
A city council member's comment calling UNI students tourists was "the straw that broke the camel's back" for Gage Rewerts. He has filed papers to have his name placed on the ballot for mayor.
141 UNI to host international solar boat competition
Public Relations News Release 2009:58, p.1
Solar Splash is hands-on educational experience that develops teamwork and interdisciplinary skills. The competitions will be held here in 2011, 2012, and 2013 at one of the lakes in George Wyth State Park. The competition began in Milwaukee in 1994.
142 NISG holds first senate meeting
Northern Iowan 106:4, p.3
Two new senators take the oath of office. Lobbying efforts for increased funding from Cedar Falls City Hall. Green Week announced.
143 Good Morning America visits Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.7
On July 23, 2009, four remote locations in Cedar Falls main street district were shown on ABC's Good Morning America. The city plugged their designation as a bike-friendly city.
144 Bathroom stall reading
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.9
Tips for survival at UNI include; be aware of crosswalks; parking in Cedar Falls is very strict; and utilize outside e-mail systems. The fliers, formerly found in restrooms, are no longer allowed by the Department of Residence.
145 Main Street highlights
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.
Scenes from downtown Cedar Falls, Iowa; photo.
146 NISG Senate meeting: January 21
Northern Iowan 105:30, p.3
The landlord ordinance explained, including some revisions. Discussion concerning snow removal near the campus by Cedar Falls led to plans for one on one contact prior to a resolution. Increased parking for students on the weekends is being explored.
147 Shame on Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 105:24, p.3
Cedar Falls taken to task for changing parking regulations, renter's ordinance, lost parking spaces due construction, and College Street still in disarray. Suggested that the city fathers adopt the attitude of "Students First".
148 A new fit for Main Street
Northern Iowan 105:9, p.11
New shoe store opens in downtown Cedar Falls, named " If the Shoe Fits"; photo.
149 Undiscovered Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 105:8, p.7
A quick look at Mohair Pear, Pursuing Picasso, Runway, and Cup of Joe; photo.
150 UNI Center on Health Disparities co-sponsors 'Preventing Medicare Fraud'
Public Relations News Release 2008:94, p.1
Timothy Fives, a special agent for Medicare fraud investigations with the California Department of Justice, will discuss the latest Medicare fraud scams that are facing the nation, and ways that consumers and organizations can avoid becoming victims.