Dry Run Creek

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Recycling & Reuse Technology Transfer Center hosts Earth Week events Grove--Meg (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:53, p.04	4/24/2023	Last week, UNI's Recycling & Reuse Technology Transfer Center (RRTTC) hosted multiple events to celebrate Earth Week. The events included a disc golf activity, Campus Cleanup, and free bike rentals; photos.
2	RRTTC to host wetland clean-up Weber--Colby (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:14, p.01	10/17/2019	The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center (RRTTC) met in the northern Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) parking lot to clean up the ponds north of the WRC. This was in an effort to clean up trash from the local wetlands before winter arrives. This event has been going on for 14 year and is one way for give back to the planet; photo.
3	Celebrating earth week Hinz--Taylor (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 111:52, p.4	4/23/2015	In celebration of earth week, UNI students, staff, and other volunteers cleaned up dry run creek.
4	Students help create natural tread trail Baker--Brandon Lee (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:15, p.1	10/16/2012	Work continues with the Campus Trails Project at Dry Run Creek. Professors and students discuss benefits of creating second trail; photo.
5	UNI to host creek cleanup Public Relations News Release 2011:39, p.1	9/16/2011	The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center will host a cleanup for Dry Run Creek.
6	UNI receives Environmental Excellence Award Koolbeck--Alex Elizabeth (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 107:60, p.2	7/22/2011	UNI has taken an active role in practicing sustainable stewardship of our primarily urban campus. Controlled drainage of Dry Run Creek, the installation of rain gardens, and the introduction of native plant species are helpful; photo.
7	UNI receives Governor's Environmental Excellence Award Public Relations News Release 2011:5, p.1	7/7/2011	The Governor's Environmental Excellence Award for their work with Dry Run Creek and runoff water on campus.
8	College Hill Partnership seeking nominations Makinster--Jordan Michael (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 107:2, p.2	8/31/2010	Naming of the Dry Run Creek Plaza after someone with significant contributions to the College Hill area or historical significance to the area is the goal to the Partnership group.
9	Invertebrate zoology students to visit UNI's Dry Run Creek on April 22 Public Relations News Release 2009:409, p.1	4/16/2010	Students will measure various physical and chemical parameters of Dry Run Creek, including flow, discharge, dissolved oxygen and nitrate and pH levels; the students will compare surface water in the stream to groundwater in a nearby well.
10	UNI to celebrate Earth Week Public Relations News Release 2009:404, p.1	4/15/2010	Earth Week is a campus-wide event, which aims to involve the campus sommunity in environmental action and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day activities are listed.
11	UNI trail system offers escape to natural areas Public Relations News Release 2008:251, p.1	12/2/2008	Hikers can escape from an urban or campus setting into woods that are full of deer and some 60 native species of birds on the South Campus Trail. The nearly four-mile trail system runs around the middle branch of Dry Run Creek watershed.
12	UNI works to restore Dry Run Creek at north end of campus Public Relations News Release 2008:213, p.1	11/12/2008	We're converting this creek section back to a more natural state, which will improve water quality, increase the creek's holding capacity, and increase its biological function, making it safer, more aesthetically pleasing and natural, said Paul Meyerman.
13	UNI hosts lecture on Dry Run Creek Watershed Management Project, Oct. 27 Public Relations News Release 2008:162, p.1	10/21/2008	Rebecca Kauten, UNI alumna and urban coordinator in the Watershed Assessment and Monitoring Section of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will speak on "Water Quality in the Built Environment: Examples from a Local Watershed Project."
14	Rundown College Hill will begin revitalization in June Lietzow--Andrew Calvin (Class of 2007) Northern Iowan 102:44, p.1	3/10/2006	First round of work will focus on 23rd Street and Dry Run Creek area; then will turn to College Street; hope to have work completed by fall 2007.
15	Franzen provides UNI, residents with fishing fun McCabe--Mike Northern Iowan 86:63, p.6	7/13/1990	Would like to see Dry Run Creek stocked with trout.
16	Creek clean-up a success Franzen--Keith Northern Iowan 86:54, p.2	4/20/1990	150 people pull ten tons of junk from Dry Run Creek.
17	UNI, Cedar Falls begin Dry Run Creek clean-up efforts Miller--Jennifer C. (Student--1989-1990) Northern Iowan 86:50, p.4	4/6/1990	Several organizations will haul trash.
18	University of Northern Iowa and community to clean up Dry Run Creek Saturday (April 7) Public Relations News Release 1989:529, p.1	4/4/1990	Members of the Conservation Club, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, the Sierra Club, and the Isaac Walton League of America volunteer to clear the banks of Dry Run Creek of trash. The cleanup effort is a joint operation between UNI and area businesses.
19	Earth Day brings awareness to campus, community Struck--Chad A. Northern Iowan 86:48, p.1	3/30/1990	Twentieth anniversary of first Earth Day; descriptions of activities scheduled.
20	New leakage raises questions Fandel--Brad Northern Iowan 86:45, p.4	3/13/1990	Attempting to trace leak into Dry Run Creek.
21	UNI outlines plan to clean up creek Miller--Jennifer C. (Student--1989-1990) Northern Iowan 86:4, p.1	9/15/1989	Vice President Conner presents plan for Dry Run Creek.
22	CF residents battle UNI; in the wake of another fish kill Inouye--Robert M. (Class of 1992) Northern Iowan 86:1, p.1	9/1/1989	Fish kill in Dry Run Creek; local citizens blame UNI; photo.
23	UNI crews trying to locate source of oil leak Iwerks--Daniel H. (Classes of 1991 and 1994) Northern Iowan 84:49, p.1	4/1/1988	Small leak of unknown origin near Power Plant shows up in Dry Run Creek.
24	Curris discusses Regents seat, financial aid, boiler Thomas--Daniel Carl (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 84:41, p.3	2/26/1988	Does not favor a student seat on the Board of Regents; believes tuition is too high; supports higher faculty salaries; opposes so-called "dead week".
25	Winter wonderland.. Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 84:36, p.1	2/9/1988	Snow bank along Dry Run Creek; photo.
26	War waged on Dry Run Creek Mielke--Kurt L Northern Iowan 78:14, p.4	10/23/1981	Leland Thomson discusses plans for Dry Run Creek.
27	Dry Run runs wet Herzog--Larry Northern Iowan 76:44, p.13	3/18/1980	Dry Run Creek begins to resemble the Mississippi; photo.
28	Instant spring Herzog--Larry Northern Iowan 76:44, p.12	3/18/1980	Dry Run Creek near the Towers was a tranquil stream on Friday afternoon; photo.
29	New shopping center may be built near UNI Wiley--Jim Northern Iowan 76:39, p.3	2/29/1980	A shopping center and apartment buildings may be constructed south of University and west of Hudson Road; adjacent landowners fear increased flood threat.
30	A good example? Fuerste--Robert Northern Iowan 75:39, p.2	2/27/1979	Student says that UNI killed off the population of a stream south of campus.
31	NI headline editorializing Potter--Victor C. (Physical Plant Staff) Northern Iowan 74:5, p.3	9/16/1977	Quarrels with choice of words in headline about coal pile run-off into Dry Run Creek.
32	Dry Run pollution: UNI is found guilty Vorman--Julie A. (Class of 1979) Northern Iowan 74:4, p.1	9/13/1977	Old drain tile runs polluted water to creek; UNI takes corrective action.
33	UNI accused of polluting stream Northern Iowan 74:3, p.1	9/9/1977	Tests are being conducted as to the nature and origin of the orange-colored sludge is in Dry Run Creek; photo.
34	Kids, water don't mix Northern Iowan 72:49, p.2	4/6/1976	The Northern Iowan staff reminds parents to keep children away from swollen streams and creeks.
35	Environmental course offered Northern Iowan 71:21, p.5	11/12/1974	Team of faculty will teach course focussing on Dry Run Creek.
36	Frosh women hike Tuesday College Eye 31:28, p.3	4/19/1940	Will have picnic at Dry Run Creek.
37	Campusmacks College Eye 29:33, p.2	5/20/1938	Paid advertisement by Mack's containing news from the TC campus.
38	The bridge and the moon Alumnus 15:4, p.10	10/1/1931	Memories of lovers' bridge on Merner Avenue.
39	Second Primaries have picnic College Eye 16:11, p.5	11/11/1924	Held at Dry Run Creek.
40	Dempsey-Firpo battle is reproduced on the Hill; identity of combatants and promoters well concealed College Eye 15:5, p.6	10/3/1923	Two unidentified men fought in the center of about 100 unknown men.
41	Kindergarten picnic College Eye 13:6, p.7	10/5/1921	Had picnic on Dry Run.
42	1921 I. S. T. C. Old Gold 0:0, p.176	6/1/1921	Cedar River and Dry Run Creek; photo.
43	The teachers of the Training School College Eye 12:30, p.8	4/20/1921	Enjoyed a picnic.
44	Jots from the Junior B. A.'s College Eye 11:4, p.8	10/8/1919	Enjoyed picnic on Dry Run.
45	Home economics; camp cooking lesson College Eye 11:3, p.6	10/1/1919	Class took cooking lesson near Dry Run; news of students in the curriculum.
46	Tuesday evening College Eye 8:26, p.8	4/25/1917	A campfire group met at Dry Run.
47	Music's picnic College Eye 7:29, p.5	5/10/1916	The first years entertained the second years with a picnic at Dry Run.
48	Alumni banquet College Eye 7:1, p.1	6/1/1915	Alumni tell old stories and enjoy the reunion.
49	Two students College Eye 4:20, p.8	2/18/1915	Claims students may be catching frogs and turtles to pay their way through school.
50	Young Men's Christian Association notes College Eye 2:7, p.4	10/17/1912	Men enjoy picnic near Dry Run Creek.

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