Cedar Falls
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101 | 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. | |
102 | 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. | |
103 | 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. | |
104 | 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. | |
105 | 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. | |
106 | 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. | |
107 | 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. | |
108 | 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. | |
109 | 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. | |
110 | 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. | |
111 | 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. | |
112 | 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. | |
113 | 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. | |
114 | 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. | |
115 | 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. | |
116 | 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. | |
117 | 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. | |
118 | 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." | |
119 | 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. | |
120 | 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. | |
121 | 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. | |
122 | 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. | |
123 | 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. | |
124 | 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. | |
125 | 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. | |
126 | 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. | |
127 | 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. | |
128 | 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. | |
129 | 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. | |
130 | 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. | |
131 | 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. | |
132 | 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. | |
133 | 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. | |
134 | 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. | |
135 | 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. | |
136 | 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. | |
137 | Main Street highlights Northern Iowan 105:54, p. |
Scenes from downtown Cedar Falls, Iowa; photo. | |
138 | 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. | |
139 | 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". | |
140 | 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. | |
141 | Undiscovered Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 105:8, p.7 |
A quick look at Mohair Pear, Pursuing Picasso, Runway, and Cup of Joe; photo. | |
142 | 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. | |
143 | Construction of new pond underway Northern Iowan 105:5, p.6 |
Wetland Demonstration Park under construction north of the Dome parking lot; expected to provide both instructional and recreational opportunities. | |
144 | Making UNI even better Northern Iowan 105:2, p.7 |
Welcome from city councilman Kamyar Enshayan. | |
145 | What's that noise? Northern Iowan 105:2, p.7 |
Construction noise from streets and the parking garage serves as an alarm clock for students. Unfortunately, some work is beginning at 6:00AM. This may violate the city code and working agreements with the University. | |
146 | Bourbon Street and Voodoo Lounge to open in Grinnell Northern Iowan 104:59, p.1 |
Darin Beck, of the Barmuda organization, will open bars in Grinnell; photo. | |
147 | Enjoying the finer points of Iowa Northern Iowan 104:56, p.1 |
Sturgis Falls celebration will be held, but changes have been made due to the flood damage; photo. | |
148 | Mother Nature breaks all records Northern Iowan 104:55, p.1 |
Coverage of the flood of 2008; photo. | |
149 | Sturgis Falls Celebration turns 33 Northern Iowan 104:54, p.1 |
Sturgis Falls Celebration has its roots in the Bicentennial; photo. | |
150 | UNI is aware of recycling Northern Iowan 104:51, p.5 |
UNI is involved in paper recycling and collaborating with the city of Cedar Falls. Recycle bins are located in many areas on campus. |