Elections

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101 Presidential Candidate Michele Bachmann to discuss education at UNI's presidential candidate forums
Public Relations News Release 2011:123, p.1
Michele Bachmann a Minnesota State Senator and presidential hopeful will speak at the educational forums on campus.
102 Mayor Crews wins reelection
Northern Iowan 108:22, p.1
Jon Crews defeated Frank Darrah in the race for mayor of Cedar Falls. A candidate from Ward 4 did not receive the majority and will cause a possible run off election; photo.
103 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.
104 Frank Darrah supports students
Northern Iowan 108:21, p.5
Support for Frank Darrah in the race for mayor of Cedar Falls.
105 Voting for justice(s)
Northern Iowan 108:21, p.5
The Family Leader taken to task for 2010 campaign to vote out Iowa Supreme Court judges. Persons voting today urged to vote for leaders who have integrity and courage.
106 Crews delivers results
Northern Iowan 108:20, p.4
Cedar Falls industrial park, trail system, fiber optics system, local option sales tax, and award winning downtown mentioned as past accomplishments of Mayor Crews. Challenges are ahead that he can handle.
107 From the archives
Northern Iowan 108:20, p.11
Information from the November 3, 1992, Northern Iowan.
108 Re-elect mayor Crews
Northern Iowan 108:20, p.4
Professor Thomas Thompson supports Mayor Jon Crews for reelection.
109 Vote for Wieland for Council at Large
Northern Iowan 108:20, p.5
Current member of the Cedar Falls city council asks for the student vote in the upcoming election; photo.
110 Take action on November 8
Northern Iowan 108:19, p.5
Students encouraged to participate in the upcoming elections. Groups are not mutually exclusive. They may have slight differences, but hopefully these can be put aside and groups work together; photo.
111 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.
112 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.
113 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.
114 Slactivism at its finest
Northern Iowan 108:16, p.4
Writer observes that many "just show up" for activities where they can be seen and don't pull their weight in actually doing something productive. Marching and manning phone banks are not equal; photo.
115 Straw Poll surveys yield new results
Public Relations News Release 2011:87, p.1
UNI Professor Donna Hoffman and Chris Larimer recently completed a study that used information form the 2011 Iowa Straw Poll to measure the conservatism of Iowa republicans.
116 University of Northern Iowa and Iowa Public radio seek presidential candidates for forums Elevating Education platform in Iowa
Public Relations News Release 2011:86, p.1
Presidential hopefuls for the election in 2012 are invited to discuss their views on education as part of UNI's Presidential Candidate Education Forums along with Iowa public Radio.
117 There is a problem with this "choice"
Northern Iowan 108:13, p.5
Students, faculty, and staff urged to research political candidates prior to going to the polls. Forced decisions at the ballot box are not the best option.
118 Letter to the Editor
Northern Iowan 108:10, p.3
Students urged to vote in the upcoming District 18 Iowa Senate seat race.
119 Marriage equality is at risk
Northern Iowan 108:9, p.3
With the appointment of Swati Dandekar, her senate spot is up for a special election. Liz Mathis is the Democratic candidate. If you wins the Democrats will hold the majority in the Iowa Senate.
120 The Don or the Dunce?
Northern Iowan 107:51, p.12
Donald Trump has started talking like a candidate for President. Will he succeed? Writer believes that he is taking advantage of a timid Republican party and hoping for better ratings for his television show; photo.
121 A human error
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.1
Trevor Boeckmann and Adam Haselhuhn filed a grievance with the NISG election committee following an examination of the off-campus voting. A scheduled run-off election was cancelled.
122 Fellow Panthers
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.9
Former candidate for president of the student body expressed disappointment in the election process, but will not call for a recount. Election reform and oversight are needed.
123 Mistakes were made
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.9
Misspelled words, the lack of a comma, and improper counting of votes have recently happened to the NI staff and the NISG election commission. Luckily students point out these mistakes, so they may be corrected.
124 spencer--ian--WIN
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.1
Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith named president and vice-president of the student body. The victory comes following a transportation error in the election votes; photo
125 A response to 'The Northern Iowan's influence on the election'
Northern Iowan 107:39, p.8
Editorial staff defends their coverage of the election. Northern Iowan urges readers to air their concerns on the reporting of campus events.
126 NISG to hold runoff election next week
Northern Iowan 107:39, p.1
None of the tickets in this week's election won over fifty per cent. A runoff election between the Walrath and Goldsmith ticket and the Greenway and Beaves ticket will be held; photo.
127 NISG Debate 2011
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.2
Scenes from the town hall style debate; sponsored by the NI and the Political Science Society. Three tickets for NISG president and vice president debated. Full length video available; photo.
128 Take an interest
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7
The Northern Iowa Student Government elections will soon be drawing to a close. NISG does affect students by sponsoring the Panther Shuttle, SafeRide, and making student voices heard at the Board of Regents. Become involved.
129 Vote Spencer and Ian
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7
Support shown for Spencer and Ian in the NISG elections; photo.
130 Walrath-Goldsmith found not guilty of early campaigning allegations
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.1
NISG Attorney General Andrew Miller accused the Walrath-Goldsmith ticket of making two videos prior to the start of the election process. The videos were posted on Facebook. The election committee found in the ticket's favor.
131 Elections 2011: get to know the candidates
Northern Iowan 107:33, p.1
Short biographies on the candidates for president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
132 What did it mean?
Northern Iowan 107:23, p.1
Professor Donna Hoffman led a discussion forum on what messages were sent during the election of 2010; believes that there was no mandate this year and that negative ads are not well received by Iowa voters; photo.
133 Life after the elections
Northern Iowan 107:21, p.12
Readers urged to decide and think for themselves on key issues, even after the elections; photo.
134 Joe the Plumber, M. D.
Northern Iowan 107:20, p.7
Discussion of the recent election results that removed three members of the Iowa Supreme Court discussed.
135 State of affairs
Northern Iowan 107:19, p.11
Politics and today's election bring out the best and worst in individuals. The negative campaigning seems more prevalent every year. Everyone is entitled to his opinion, but few seem willing to listen to other views.
136 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.
137 Think
Northern Iowan 107:19, p.9
Students urged to think before forwarding messages via E-mail that may or may not be true factual. Think before you vote. Become informed on the issues and where the candidates stand. VOTE.
138 Letter to the editor
Northern Iowan 107:16, p.12
Students urged to vote for Bob Kressig and Doris Kelly; for retention of the Iowa Supreme Court justices; and against the constitutional convention in the upcoming election.
139 Are Dems doomed?
Northern Iowan 107:15, p.9
With the mid term elections two weeks away, Democrats are fighting to hold the majority in the House and Senate. The high unemployment rate and weak economy are the focus of voters. The results will be interesting.
140 Libertarians five views on political issues
Northern Iowan 107:15, p.1
Nick Taber and Eric Cooper visit with students concerning the fundamentals of the libertarian political philosophy; photo.
141 Don't 'just' vote
Northern Iowan 107:14, p.8
Students urged to make informed decisions when voting in November. Elected officials will determine the direction of the state. Listen, read, and examine their positions before you vote.
142 Election 2010
Northern Iowan 107:13, p.1
Candidates from both major parties for governor, senator, and state and federal representative share their views on same-sex marriage, energy, the economy, and education.
143 Tea time isn't racist time
Northern Iowan 107:8, p.5
Tea Party movement strives for smaller government, especially at the federal level. The movement is stronger than anticipated; taking credit for upset victories in several states; photo.
144 Ku Klux Klan Chapter denies involvement with UNI vandalisms, assault
Northern Iowan 106:43, p.1
Brother Douglas, Imperial Wizard of the Fraternal White Knights, states that the Ku Klux Klan has groups of seven or more members in eleven Iowa towns. Waterloo and Cedar Falls are included; photo.
145 Anderson and Hashman elected president, vice president of student body
Northern Iowan 106:39, p.1
Election of officers for the Northern Iowa Student Government resulted in Joel Anderson and Emma Hashman named president and vice president. Sustainability is a primary focus of the pair. Other results noted; photo.
146 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.
Scenes from sand volleyball court and the John McCain rally in the West Gym; photo.
147 The news is making me sick
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.4
24 hour news cycle has the potential to turn people away from the news. The attention placed on seemingly unimportant matters makes people lose interest.
148 NISG Supreme Court faces a potential investigation
Northern Iowan 105:41, p.1
The 2009 election of the Northern Iowa Student Government was filled with lawsuits, forced resignations, and Supreme Court decisions; photo.
149 Court decides Kahler v. Boeckmann & Palomo
Northern Iowan 105:40, p.1
Supreme Court of the Northern Iowa Student Government found Boeckmann & Palomo campaign guilty of sending mass emails to resident assistants, maintaining a web site, and placing advertisements on Union monitors prior to the start date for campaigning.
150 NISG election postponed
Northern Iowan 105:39, p.1
Early campaigning controversy, trials, and appeals force the postponement.
151 Timeline of events
Northern Iowan 105:39, p.1
Chronology of events leading to the postponement of the election for the Northern Iowa Student Government.
152 NISG announces election petition forms availability
Northern Iowan 105:28, p.2
Petition forms for senate positions on the Northern Iowa Student Government will be available January 22 and must be returned by February 3.
153 Election affects Iowans
Northern Iowan 105:23, p.1
Panel discusses meaning of recent elections; Ronald Walters also speaks on campus.
154 Don't stop believin'
Northern Iowan 105:20, p.3
Believes that it is important to continue to be aware of what is going on in the political arena, now that the election is over.
155 First chance to vote is historic
Northern Iowan 105:20, p.3
Waiting to register and then voting was time well spent; found that the sense of pride at participating in an historic event was overwhelming.
156 Obama gets youth support
Northern Iowan 105:20, p.1
The Presidential election of 2008 energized the youth of the nation. About 10% of the voters were voting for the first time. Obama had the support of 65% of this age group; photo.
157 An independent voice
Northern Iowan 105:19, p.7
Supports Doris Kelley for re-election.
158 Oppression and politicking
Northern Iowan 105:19, p.7
Believes that the electoral process is as hierarchical and cultish as ever; makes case that creatively transforming our lives comes from within.
159 Politics should be open for debate
Northern Iowan 105:19, p.8
Writer notes the during elections, people do not seem to understand when to quit voicing their opinions.
160 Thank you, voters
Northern Iowan 105:19, p.7
Students thanked for realizing the importance of voting this year. Many voted without consideration of professors' offers of extra credit or following their parents' influence.
161 Vote Doris Kelley
Northern Iowan 105:19, p.8
Support for Doris Kelley's re-election.
162 Yale professor discusses voting research
Northern Iowan 105:19, p.1
Donald Green, political science professor at Yale University, spoke on "The Science (and Pseudoscience) of Winning Elections".
163 Can't we all just get along?
Northern Iowan 105:18, p.5
The labeling of political parties and individuals challenged. Readers urged to vote.
164 Remember that voting is local, too
Northern Iowan 105:12, p.5
Believes that elections for the U. S. Senator, Congressman, State Senator, and State Representative have real influence in keeping educational quality up and tuition and student loan costs down.
165 UNI will host political science conference
Public Relations News Release 2008:33, p.1
The 11th Annual Great Plains Political Science Association Conference to be held on Saturday. The association was created in 1997 to promote the study of political science and public affairs. It is interested in supporting academic study of these topics.
166 This week at UNI
Northern Iowan 105:42, p.6
Activity dates, times, and places for events taking place this week. Michael Kimmel, Jennifer Wahl, and Sean Ulmer will speak.
167 The unconventional voice
Northern Iowan 104:25, p.8
Readers urged to vote with reason and respect for their country.
168 New legislation to look for
Northern Iowan 103:36, p.6
Notice of proposed amendment to the constitution of the Student Body. The amendment will be voted on February 27 and 28.
169 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 103:22, p.7
Students respond to the question; "How do you feel about the results of the election"?
170 Breaking it down: Know your candidates
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.1
Biographical and position information on education, minimum wage, state deficit, and renewable energy for Doris Kelley, Bob Kressig, Matt Reisetter, and Dave Wieland; photo.
171 Doing good democracy
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.7
Students urged to vote. Young people need to share and express their good ideas.
172 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.11
Students respond to the question; "What do you think about campaign attack ads"?
173 Third-party candidates just fodder for fun
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.7
Examines platforms of the Constitutional Party, Libertarian Party, and the Green Party.
174 See where the candidates stand for the upcoming election
Northern Iowan 103:20, p.1
Brief background information and views on issues; education, teacher pay, federal deficit, immigration abortion, and economic development from Chet Culver, Jim Nussle, Bruce Braley, and Mike Whalen; photo.
175 Votes getting caught in machine
Northern Iowan 103:18, p.7
Upcoming off year election discussed.
176 Satellite voting intended to increase student turnout
Northern Iowan 103:15, p.1
Voting will be more convenient for students due to voting stations being available in Maucker Union; photo.
177 Hotly contested Congress race explored
Northern Iowan 103:14, p.5
Looks at race between Bruce Braley and Mike Whalen.
178 Struggle for political control in House comes to Maucker Union
Northern Iowan 103:14, p.4
Candidates Matt Reisetter, Bob Kressig, Doris Kelly, and Dave Wieland participated in debate; photo.
179 Voter registration deadline fast approaching
Northern Iowan 103:13, p.1
Student voters are reminded that you can vote at only one address. The time to change your registration from your hometown to Black Hawk County is now.
180 Editor's response
Northern Iowan 103:13, p.10
Islamic cartoon and Mike Whalen article are defended and process explained.
181 Focusing on what's important
Northern Iowan 103:10, p.6
Reaction to comments concerning the Whalen/Braley congressional race.
182 Snubbing liberties
Northern Iowan 101:33, p.5
Editorial board discusses the lack of voter participation in the US; encourages students to vote in the upcoming NISG elections.
183 Election preview
Northern Iowan 99:38, p.1
Jordan Holm and Jeff Harrison present their platform for NISG presidential election; photo.
184 NISG 'shocked' by demonstration, upcoming election
Northern Iowan 99:34, p.1
Public Safety officer demonstrates taser use to NISG; photo.
185 Are candidates buying our votes?
Northern Iowan 98:32, p.6
Suggests that a rule should be established about how much money NISG candidates can spend on a campaign.
186 On the docket: elections, student fee allocations
Northern Iowan 98:31, p.8
The Northern Iowa Student Government is preparing for the upcoming elections and helping to allocate money to registered student organizations.
187 Northern Iowa Student Government spring general elections to be held online
Public Relations News Release 2000:264, p.1
UNI will hold its student elections online on Feb. 27 and 28; first Regents institution to do so, .
188 Clinton, Carnahan make history in Senate races
Northern Iowan 97:22, p.4
Mel Carnahan, from Missouri, wins the first ever post-humous United States Senate seat; while Hillary Clinton becomes the first First Lady to win a public office; photo.
189 Boston named to public relations position
Northern Iowan 97:21, p.8
Election rules are reviewed.
190 Columnist creates hodge-podge column
Northern Iowan 97:21, p.6
Comments on the large amount of diversity on the UNI campus, Halloween haunted house, and upcoming elections.
191 Senior Karen Erikson giving her all for voters
Northern Iowan 97:21, p.9
Profile of senior political communications major Karen Erikson; photo.
192 Vote today!
Northern Iowan 97:21, p.6
Asks students to vote in the 2000 general election.
193 NISG helps to rock the vote
Northern Iowan 97:17, p.1
Katy Swalwell and Adam Briddell are UNI's co-chairs of the Rock the Vote campaign.
194 Voter registration urged
Northern Iowan 97:17, p.10
Encourages students to take advantage of their voting rights.
195 Candidates, students come together for Vote 2000 rally
Northern Iowan 97:13, p.3
A political rally of local candidates and voter registration was held before the "Capitol Steps" performance; photo.
196 Untitled
Northern Iowan 97:13, p.1
NISG President Dan Sterenchuk helps to set up for the Vote 2000 rally; photo.
197 NISG election to be held Wednesday
Northern Iowan 97:11, p.2
A special election will be held to fill vacant seats.
198 NISG to host elections Wednesday
Northern Iowan 97:11, p.8
Approximately 1500 students attended the concert held during Homecoming week.
199 Future of voting is here
Northern Iowan 96:38, p.1
Northern Iowa becomes first state university to implement online voting for student government elections.
200 Meet your NISG candidates
Northern Iowan 93:36, p.1
Student government candidates discuss their goals for the year; photo.