Highways and Roads

Displaying 1 - 50 of 267 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Ice guys finish last on winter roads
Northern Iowan 114:20, p.3
Columnist Tanner Schrad discusses ways for students to remain safe driving on the roads during winter conditions.
2 Hit by a car? No free tuition
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.1

Campus members, including the Employee Safety and Employee Health and Well-Being Committee, question the safety of the Hudson Road crosswalk from the Towers to student parking near the UNI-Dome. Additionally, chair of the Health and Safety Committee Therese Callaghan emphasizes safety and that the rumor that if a student gets hit by a car they get free tuition is false.

3 Roundabouts: the crisis of our times
Northern Iowan 112:5, p.3
Columnist Michael Jackson discusses the proposed roundabouts on University Avenue and why he believes people are freaking out over nothing; photo.
4 University Avenue to undergo construction
Northern Iowan 111:5, p.1
Repairs on University Avenue are set to commence in 2016.
5 University Avenue to undergo construction
Northern Iowan 111:5, p.1
Repairs on University Avenue are set to commence in 2016.
6 Iowa mowing laws designed to protect roadside habitats
Public Relations News Release 2013:263, p.1
UNI's Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Program (IRVM) reminds Iowans of restrictions prohibiting the mowing of state-maintained highway right-of-way and roadside ditches prior to July 15. The Iowa Code 314.7, extended the no-mow period.
7 The ultimate road trip
Northern Iowan 105:33, p.9
Kendra Willey aided in the writing of the script for the documentary, "Paving the Way: The National Park to Park Highway"; photo.
8 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.
9 "Reno 911 !" comedians crack up campus
Northern Iowan 104:45, p.9
Comedians Carlos Alzaraqui and Cedric Yarbrough perform to packed house in Maucker Union. Skits about the Hawkeyes, Cyclones, and the potholes on University Avenue were huge hits with the crowd; photo.
10 Damaged roads are damaging area vehicles
Northern Iowan 104:42, p.1
Severe winter weather has caused area streets to be full of potholes; photo.
11 Breathe--just breathe
Northern Iowan 104:41, p.5
Students and the public urged to use restraint in dealing with the weather and road conditions.
12 Caution--rough roads ahead
Northern Iowan 104:39, p.5
Winter weather conditions have caused area roads and streets to be full of potholes; photo.
13 Culture Corner: Our crumbling infrastructure
Northern Iowan 104:35, p.5
Considers College Street construction project and the disagreement among members of the Republican party over John McCain.
14 Students must learn to deal with area road construction
Northern Iowan 104:1, p.3
Students find major street construction upon their return; work under way on College Street, Campus Street, and University Avenue.
15 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 104:1, p.2
Campus scenes; photo.
16 Cedar Falls RAGBRAI committee announces street closings, traffic changes for July 25 event
Public Relations News Release 2007:56, p.1
The Cedar Falls RAGBRAI® committee announced its plans for closing streets and traffic changes during RAGBRAI.
17 Cedar Falls water tower champions panther pride
Northern Iowan 103:6, p.1
Panther colors and University logo added to Hudson Road water tower. Betty Zeman states that Cedar Falls Utilities is pleased to repaint the tower to create a community landmark and show pride in being home to UNI; photo.
18 Panther Parkway kicks Nebraska Street to the curb
Northern Iowan 102:26, p.1
Nebraska Street, near the UNI-Dome, has been renamed Panther Parkway; photo.
19 How do the UNI students cross the road? It's no joke, but police will make sure drivers get it
Northern Iowan 102:18, p.1
Public Safety will hand out cards at problem intersections to raise awareness about crosswalks; photo.
20 Construction to begin on deadly stretch of highway
Northern Iowan 101:48, p.1
A three mile stretch of Highway 58 will have barriers constructed; photo.
21 Main Street anticipates mid-November reopening
Northern Iowan 101:22, p.1
Cedar Falls Main Street district to complete renovations; photo.
22 Safety measures to be added along Hwy. 58
Northern Iowan 101:21, p.3
Two million dollars allocated for safety improvements to Highway 58, especially for wire barrier to be constructed on the median to reduce fatalities on that stretch of road; photo.
23 Darting across the street leads to close calls
Northern Iowan 101:7, p.1
Addresses growing problem of pedestrians walking out in front of vehicles on campus roadways; photo.
24 Peeved by pedestrians
Northern Iowan 99:37, p.6
Criticizes students who take their time crossing the street, oblivious to cars on the road.
25 Here's one for the road
Public Relations News Release 2002:207, p.1
Tips for driving in snowy winter weather will be offered.
26 Student complains of dangerous C.F. intersections
Northern Iowan 98:54, p.11
Criticizes the City of Cedar Falls for not posting needed traffic signs, especially along Olive Street.
27 Road closed ahead! Road closed ahead! South side campus construction progressing as planned
Northern Iowan 96:57, p.1
Major construction projects across campus include the renovation of the Redeker Dining Center and reconstruction of streets around the University; photo.
28 Construction update
Campus News Network 10:19, p.1
Minnesota Street and Dakota Street will be closed for reconstruction until July 7th; photo.
29 Offices move and roads close due to construction at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1999:415, p.1
Department of Residence offices move to the Towers Center during renovation of Redeker Center. Some roads will be closed.
30 Untitled
Northern Iowan 95:56, p.1
Construction on West 23rd Street in front of Lawther Hall; photo.
31 UNI construction update
Campus News Network 9:16, p.1
Spring and summer construction projects include work on Performing Arts Center, Lang Hall, Lawther and Bartlett Halls, Bender and Dancer Halls, Commons, and West Gym, along with several road projects; pedestrian traffic should not be interrupted.
32 Planting seeds to beautify Iowa
Northern Iowan 94:48, p.1
Roadside Management Program distributed wildflower and prairie grass seed to beautify Iowa's roadsides; photo.
33 Portion of Ohio Street on University of Northern Iowa campus to close for three days, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17
Public Relations News Release 1997:32, p.1
Section of Ohio Street will close for work on water lines that will connect to the site of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
34 Two-lane option . . . one-track mind
Northern Iowan 93:50, p.4
Comments on two lane highways in Iowa.
35 What's with the roads?
Northern Iowan 93:44, p.7
UNI should fix the potholes.
36 City recognizes holes
Northern Iowan 93:43, p.4
More potholes than usual are on Cedar Falls and campus streets.
37 Pothole or death-trap?
Northern Iowan 93:42, p.2
Large pothole near Biology Resource Center; photo.
38 Professor comments on his criminal mischief arrest
Northern Iowan 93:9, p.10
Thomas J. Remington comments on the need for monitored crosswalks on 23rd Street.
39 Red light . . . green light
Northern Iowan 91:65, p.1
New stoplights at corner of University and Campus; photo.
40 Green, yellow, red--STOP!
Campus News Network 5:17, p.4
City of Cedar Falls is installing a stoplight at the corner of University Avenue and the south entrance to campus.
41 Green, yellow, red
Campus News Network 2:18, p.2
Stoplight may be installed at corner of University and Campus.
42 NISG supports changes in nondiscrimination policy
Northern Iowan 88:35, p.4
Would include sexual orientation; also hear report on traffic light on University Avenue.
43 Accident victim dies of kidney failure after long stay at University Hospitals
Northern Iowan 88:29, p.1
Charlotte Feild died December 28, 1991; increased calls for safer passage across University Avenue, especially for handicapped students.
44 Need for traffic signal on University Avenue evaluated by officials
Northern Iowan 88:27, p.3
Vice President Connor explains what the city and the university are doing with regard to the intersection at which student Charlotte Feild was struck by a car.
45 Graduate student in wheelchair struck by automobile crossing University Avenue
Northern Iowan 88:22, p.1
Student Charlotte Feild is in critical condition.
46 Chung unanimously approved as new NISG vice president
Northern Iowan 88:22, p.1
Also considers bookstore loan and traffic light.
47 That darn gopher
Northern Iowan 88:13, p.1
The University Golf Course is demolished to make way for Highway 58; photo.
48 Jon Crews attends NISG meeting
Northern Iowan 88:6, p.1
Talks about Cedar Falls; encourages students to participate in government; senators talk about recent protest, traffic light on University Avenue.
49 Strides in campus construction
Campus News Network 2:1, p.1
50 Ohio street at University of Northern Iowa to be closed August 12-23
Public Relations News Release 1990:691, p.1
Ohio Street will be closed for resurfacing.