Flood of 2008
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| Title | Date | Summary | ||
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UNI program educates teachers about flood prevention Public Relations News Release 2010:134, p.1 |
11/9/2010 | The program "Rain, Runoff, and Rivers: Understanding Watersheds," will include weekend workshops. "A watershed is a land that water flows across or under on its way to a stream, river, or lake. | |
| 2 |
Green Iowa AmeriCorps looks to fill summer positions in Black Hawk and Linn counties Public Relations News Release 2009:360, p.1 |
3/29/2010 | The positions will last for three-month in the summer in Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids in order to continue its response to the growing need for energy conservation after extensive flooding in 2008. Those hired will provide education and energy services. | |
| 3 |
UNI biology professor looks at ways to reduce flooding in Iowa Public Relations News Release 2009:320, p.1 |
3/8/2010 | Laura Jackson, professor of biology, discusses flooding and land-use change trends in a chapter of "A Watershed Year: Anatomy of the Iowa Floods of 2008." A chapter of the book is co-authored by Dennis Keeney, emeritus professor at Iowa State University. | |
| 4 |
Small businesses recover from summer of disasters Northern Iowan 105:56, p.1 |
6/19/2009 | One hundred twenty-four area businesses were directly affected by the natural disasters during the past year. Thirty-four per cent have closed or permanently downsized. UNI's Regional Business Center has been helpful to these businesses. | |
| 5 |
UNI to host 5k run/walk fundraiser for 2008 flood victims Public Relations News Release 2008:386, p.1 |
3/9/2009 | Registration is open for "Footsteps for Flood Relief: 5,000 Meters Because We Care". The mission for the race is to better connect UNI with the people of the Cedar Valley in order to raise awareness and provide relief for victims. | |
| 6 |
After the storms Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.14 |
11/1/2008 | A look at the ways that UNI assisted those who were affected by the Parkersburg tornado and the Flood of 2008; business advice, scholarships, and recreationsl activities; photo. | |
| 7 |
It would appear that Iowa is cursed Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 105:17, p.8 |
10/28/2008 | A look back at the natural disasters that occurred in Iowa over the past twelve months; photo. | |
| 8 |
UNI's CEEE will host and sponsor workshops on flood management Public Relations News Release 2008:167, p.1 |
10/22/2008 | "Managing Floods of the Future: Concepts, Tools, and Success Stories," a workshop for elected officials, planners, economic development staff and community leaders will include national leaders in floodplain management. | |
| 9 |
Hockey for flood relief Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 105:6, p.3 |
9/19/2008 | Proceeds from the Waterloo Black Hawks/Cedar Rapids Rough Rider hockey match will benefit those affected by flooding. | |
| 10 |
Aid provided to students affected by floods Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 105:2, p.1 |
9/5/2008 | UNI Disaster Scholarship Fund created to aid students affected by the flooding. Requirements for the one time $5000 scholarship provided; photo. | |
| 11 |
A cultural transformation Becker--Mark Benedict (Class of 2009) Northern Iowan 104:58, p.2 |
7/18/2008 | Thoughts on working with nature and the soil; photo. | |
| 12 |
A voice from Cedar Rapids Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 104:57, p.3 |
7/11/2008 | Takes a look at the long-lasting effects of the Flood of 2008. | |
| 13 |
A river scanned Becker--Mark Benedict (Class of 2009) Northern Iowan 104:56, p.2 |
6/27/2008 | Analysis of the recent flooding; its impact on the area and people. Readers asked to question their response to living with nature. | |
| 14 |
Fast Facts Northern Iowan 104:55, p.2 |
6/20/2008 | Flood of 2008 information. | |
| 15 |
Mother Nature breaks all records Morton--Jennie M. (Student--2006) Northern Iowan 104:55, p.1 |
6/20/2008 | Coverage of the flood of 2008; photo. | |
| 16 |
Unexpected rewards Donisi--Samantha T. (Student--2006) Northern Iowan 104:55, p.3 |
6/20/2008 | Talks about experiences from volunteering during the Flood of 2008. | |
| 17 |
UNI classes and normal work activities cancelled today and tomorro; Red Cross to open evacuation center in McLeod Center at 5 p.m. today, June 10 Public Relations News Release 2007:719, p.1 |
6/10/2008 | Due to local flooding and the need to reduce utility use, classes are cancelled beginning at 3 p.m. today and also tomorrow. The Red Cross will open an evacuation center in McLeod Center today. The West Gym is being used to house evacuees. |
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