Highways and Roads
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| 101 | Road construction builds confusion Northern Iowan 78:1, p.4 |
List of road construction projects on campus. | |
| 102 | Electricity off today Northern Iowan 77:58, p.1 |
Reconstruction work along 27th Street underway. | |
| 103 | Road construction to change traffic patterns Northern Iowan 77:58, p.1 |
List of summer road construction projects. | |
| 104 | Regents allow for capital improvements Northern Iowan 77:57, p.1 |
List of remodeling and repair projects. | |
| 105 | Contracts approved Northern Iowan 76:32, p.9 |
Contracts for handicapped accessibility improvements were accepted at the recent Board of Regents meeting. | |
| 106 | New campus stop signs improve safety Northern Iowan 76:26, p.1 |
Four-way stop signs will be installed for pedestrian safety. | |
| 107 | Campus concern: street closings? Northern Iowan 76:20, p.5 |
Stop signs are installed at four intersections where a safety concern has been raised. | |
| 108 | Regents approve $200,000 for UNI projects at May meeting Northern Iowan 75:58, p.1 |
The Board of Regents approved a preliminary budget for UNI. The budget included $200,000 for construction projects. | |
| 109 | Minnesota Street to get new surface; Regents okay construction work Northern Iowan 75:30, p.7 |
Will replace brick road east of Russell Hall. | |
| 110 | Highway safety Northern Iowan 75:29, p.8 |
Administrators urge pedestrians to use Hudson Road underpass. | |
| 111 | City of lights Northern Iowan 75:26, p.24 |
A look down University Avenue; photo. | |
| 112 | Hudson Road nears completion Northern Iowan 75:26, p.24 |
Work ending for winter; should be completed in spring. | |
| 113 | Hudson Road becomes 4 lanes Alumnus 63:4, p.9 |
Hudson Road work includes underpass and overpass for pedestrian traffic; photo. | |
| 114 | Merner switches to calendar parking Northern Iowan 75:12, p.1 |
City will also install stop sign at the intersection of Merner and 19th Streets. | |
| 115 | Jennings Drive opens Northern Iowan 75:6, p.3 |
Description of new Hillside Courts road; named for Business Manager Phil Jennings; cost $412,000. | |
| 116 | Hudson Road project on schedule Northern Iowan 75:3, p.7 |
Hudson Road widened between University Avenue and 27th Street; underpass at 23rd Street nearly completed at cost of $84,475; overpass at Speech/Art Complex will cost $164,833; photo. | |
| 117 | UNI-Dome lots open for use Northern Iowan 75:1, p.1 |
Information about where to park during construction of Hudson Road; photo. | |
| 118 | Hwy. 57 revisited Northern Iowan 74:62, p.8 |
Construction project cuts power to library. | |
| 119 | Work on Hudson Road forces cancellations; Eagles, Sha-Na-Na, and graduation called off Northern Iowan 74:60, p.6 |
Problems associated with reconstruction of Hudson Road; photo. | |
| 120 | Graduation off Northern Iowan 74:58, p.1 |
Hudson Road construction forces cancellation of summer commencement. | |
| 121 | Mud swamp problem Northern Iowan 74:45, p.2 |
Believes the muddy area on Hudson Road by the UNI-Dome is a safety problem for students. | |
| 122 | UNI Regents review UNI Century 6:1, p.6 |
Regents approve funds for widening of Hudson Road; will seek approval for planning completion of Speech/Art Complex. | |
| 123 | Letter to editor brings walkway Northern Iowan 74:26, p.3 |
Information about a new, temporary walkway that was constructed along Hudson Road parallel to O. R. Latham Stadium. | |
| 124 | Dangerous situation Northern Iowan 74:23, p.2 |
Believes Hudson Road from 22nd to 27th Street is dangerous for pedestrians. | |
| 125 | Campus St. Northern Iowan 74:16, p.12 |
A view of the sign for Campus Street; photo. | |
| 126 | Lot closed Northern Iowan 74:9, p.3 |
Will construct road linking Minnesota and Indiana Streets. | |
| 127 | Construction begins Northern Iowan 73:59, p.1 |
Jan Hollins talks about the new road which will link Hillside Courts with University Avenue; new housing units about to be constructed; older trailers will be decommissioned over time. | |
| 128 | Road changes to be made this summer Northern Iowan 73:55, p.7 |
Road will be built to Hillside Courts; Campbell Hall parking lot will be paved. | |
| 129 | Regents approve project funding pay rates, and facilities policy Northern Iowan 73:53, p.1 |
Approve infrastructure projects; approve policy on use of university facilities by non-university groups. | |
| 130 | Monument return doubted Northern Iowan 73:45, p.7 |
26th Street gateway destroyed during road work; important pieces saved; unlikely that it will be rebuilt. | |
| 131 | Regents approve projects totaling over $800,000 Northern Iowan 73:45, p.1 |
Will make improvements in Bartlett Hall and Redeker Center; new home economics lab in Wright Hall; pick architects for additional units of Married Student Housing. | |
| 132 | Regents help married students Northern Iowan 73:41, p.2 |
Applauds State Board of Regents for approving forty new married housing units and a new road connecting central campus to Hillside Courts | |
| 133 | 23rd open shortly Northern Iowan 73:21, p.7 |
23rd Street should open in less then two weeks. | |
| 134 | Bridge still a problem Northern Iowan 72:6, p.3 |
Finds the Hillside Courts bridge a hazard to bicyclists; also finds steps at end of University Avenue underpass an obstacle. | |
| 135 | Troubled bridge over water? Northern Iowan 72:5, p.2 |
Bridge across Dry Run Creek to Hillside Courts is treacherous for the traffic for which it was intended; photo. | |
| 136 | Dome access approved Northern Iowan 71:60, p.1 |
$26,500 truck access drive approved. | |
| 137 | No roads lead to the UNI-Dome Northern Iowan 71:10, p.2 |
Hudson Road widening may be delayed; current width inadequate to handle increased traffic. | |
| 138 | Progress II: Dome moves forward Northern Iowan 71:10, p.1 |
Lee Miller talks about the funding and construction schedule; inflation making goals difficult to reach; widening of Hudson Road may be delayed. | |
| 139 | Which way to campus?; the obstacle course . . . Northern Iowan 69:61, p.2 |
Critical of road to Hillside Courts. | |
| 140 | A road needed Northern Iowan 69:28, p.2 |
Critical of curving road leading to Hillside Courts. | |
| 141 | Facts of life in the courts; Hillside rematch Northern Iowan 68:60, p.1 |
Students voice complaints about Hillside Courts; many would like shorter access road to campus. |
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| 142 | The long and winding road whys told; it's 1.7 miles Northern Iowan 68:60, p.4 |
Architect Robert Porter attempts to explain lack of direct access to campus. |
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| 143 | Married Student Housing or the great trek UNI Quarterly 3:2, p.70 |
A look at the newly-constructed Hillside Courts units; only one road, from South Main, leads to the area; notes potential for fire; photo. | |
| 144 | Financial aids director runs for city councilman Northern Iowan 68:11, p.6 |
Dennis Jensen outlines several platform issues, including his opposition to Highway 518 route. | |
| 145 | Parking problem proposals Northern Iowan 68:11, p.4 |
Outlines plans to improve traffic flow and increase parking possibilities. | |
| 146 | Chilton urges voters to cast ballots for 'reasonable people' Northern Iowan 68:8, p.2 |
Asks voters to study candidates and their responses to issues. | |
| 147 | Proposals for UNI traffic Northern Iowan 68:5, p.2 |
Professor Chang outlines ways to improve flow of traffic on campus. | |
| 148 | Regents Approve Business Transactions for UNI Public Relations News Release 1972:9, p.1 |
Projects include increasing the power wattage of the radio station from 10 watts to 3000 watts, providing ped access south of University Avenue to student housing, and sodding and seeding around Hillside Courts. | |
| 149 | UNI Social Research Center to Conduct Survey on 518 Public Relations News Release 1971:627, p.1 |
The survey process will begin May 17-21 for the Iowa Highway Commission. | |
| 150 | UNISA schedules Clean-Up Day for May 1 Northern Iowan 67:47, p.1 |
Will clean up highways around Cedar Falls. | |
| 151 | Commuters take heart Northern Iowan 67:19, p.9 |
University Avenue widening project is nearly done; photo. | |
| 152 | Regents Approve UNI's Capital Improvements Business Transactions Public Relations News Release 1970:193, p.1 |
Budget for repairs at Heating Plant #1, remodeling of the leased Ericson Building and parklot lot expansion and repairs project. | |
| 153 | UNI Access Road Receives Preliminary Approval Public Relations News Release 1970:165, p.1 |
The Iowa State Highway Commission accepted a bid of $129,233 for the grading and paving of a new access road on campus that would connect S. Main St to the new married student housing complex (Jennings Drive). | |
| 154 | Untitled Northern Iowan 67:13, p.8 |
No parking signs were posted on the south side of 23rd street, eliminating some student parking; photo. | |
| 155 | Student parking facilities need more improvement Public Relations News Release 66:43, p.2 |
Jim Ogden reports on his work to make parking facilities better. | |
| 156 | Regents approve plans for married student housing project at UNI Public Relations News Release 1969:411, p.1 |
278 units of married student housing; approved plans for converting the Laundry Building into a Psychology Annex; reduced speed limit; police; land lease | |
| 157 | Regents Approve UNI Budget Increase Public Relations News Release 1969:333, p.1 |
Maucker received the approval from the Regents to increase the UNI operating budget by $91,000; enginnering services; extension of 31st Street west of Hudson Road. | |
| 158 | Regents Hear Report of Married Student Housing Prototype Project Public Relations News Release 1969:66, p.1 |
Report on married student housing; UNI golf course land acquisition for U.S. Highway 218 improvement. | |
| 159 | Untitled Northern Iowan 66:10, p.1 |
Work progressing on widening University Avenue. | |
| 160 | Untitled Northern Iowan 66:9, p.9 |
Bridge under construction on Dike Road; photo. | |
| 161 | Road nearing completion; four lanes Northern Iowan 66:3, p.3 |
University Avenue construction should relieve campus traffic on 27th Street; report on other campus construction. | |
| 162 | Waterloo Firm Awarded Contract for Enginnering Services at UNI Public Relations News Release 1969:11, p.1 |
Brice, Petrides and Associates Inc. awarded the contract - to last from Sept. 12, 1969 to June 30, 1971. | |
| 163 | Work to improve campus Northern Iowan 65:61, p.1 |
University Avenue will be widened to four lanes; two-lane access road will be built on south edge of campus. | |
| 164 | Regents approve construction projects; award contracts Northern Iowan 65:58, p.1 |
Approve contract for new heating plant west of Hudson Road and tunnel system; approve widening of University Avenue. | |
| 165 | Ombudsman Northern Iowan 65:47, p.2 |
Questions about skip days and highway safety. | |
| 166 | Student Senate discusses campus traffic problems Northern Iowan 65:27, p.8 |
Also considers student representation on Redress Committee and Educational Policies Commission. | |
| 167 | Student Senate authorizes collective bargaining agent College Eye 63:48, p.1 |
Committee will negotiate with administration on distribution of student fees; consider minimum GPA for senators and guarantee of seat at athletic contests. | |
| 168 | Drag strip 27 dangerous College Eye 63:47, p.2 |
Concerned about the danger of having a busy street in the middle of campus; photo. | |
| 169 | Traffic prompts installation of traffic signals College Eye 63:47, p.5 |
Signals installed at 23rd and College Streets. | |
| 170 | Close 27th St. entrance to parking lot College Eye 63:21, p.8 |
Hope to enhance safety in the Baker Hall parking lot area. | |
| 171 | May close West 27th within 10-minute circle College Eye 63:12, p.1 |
Closing West 27th Street would help to increase the safety of students walking around campus. | |
| 172 | Road program for SCI is approved College Eye 63:9, p.3 |
Describes upcoming road construction around campus; will pave Wisconsin Street and construct two access roads from Wisconsin to College Street. | |
| 173 | Road care program for housing area College Eye 60:46, p.3 |
Will improve roads in married student housing areas. | |
| 174 | State of the Union, 1965--First in a series: Brewer: I don't dictate planning moves College Eye 60:16, p.4 |
Campus planning consultant James Brewer talks about decision-making on campus, with special attention to the location of the new Union; photo. | |
| 175 | Untitled College Eye 59:34, p.2 |
Automobile driver crashes through fence, shares concern with police officer. | |
| 176 | Highway office to survey traffic on West 27th Street College Eye 59:31, p.1 |
Will close the street to measure the effect on other streets. | |
| 177 | AMRH discusses political make-up, street drainage College Eye 59:26, p.4 |
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| 178 | '63-'64. Now I ask you, how many more? Bumpty-bump College Eye 58:27, p.2 |
Driver crawls through the married student housing only to find that signs and potholes are everywhere. | |
| 179 | Co-ed still waits for cars to pass College Eye 58:23, p.2 |
Responds to a letter written by Jim Sparks concerning students crossing the street for meals. | |
| 180 | Better a street than barbed wire! College Eye 58:22, p.2 |
Points out that men living in Regents Halls must cross a highway to eat and to go to classes, and they do not complain. | |
| 181 | Co-ed doesn't like watching Grand Prix before dinner College Eye 58:21, p.3 |
Pleads with drivers, asking them to stop to let students cross the street between Campbell and Lawther Halls. | |
| 182 | Speed reducers causing village feud College Eye 58:6, p.2 |
Compares current situation in Sunset Village to that of the Old West. | |
| 183 | Housing area children don't respect cars College Eye 58:4, p.2 |
Suggests that children is Sunset Village are allowed to play in the streets unsupervised and that is part of the problem. | |
| 184 | Speed reducers must go: Parson College Eye 58:4, p.2 |
Questions the validity of the solutions provided to stop cars from speeding through Sunset Village. | |
| 185 | 'Don't kill our children' plead housing area mothers College Eye 58:3, p.2 |
Addresses the problem of cars speeding by on the streets near married student housing. | |
| 186 | Untitled College Eye 58:3, p.6 |
Children wearing shirts saying '10 mph', parade to stop drivers from speeding through the streets of Sunset Village. | |
| 187 | Council approves street widening College Eye 56:30, p.4 |
Will widen and pave West 23rd Street. | |
| 188 | One-way streets deemed success College Eye 51:14, p.3 |
Two Cedar Falls streets made one-way. | |
| 189 | Sticks and Stones . . . College Eye 48:14, p.2 |
Comments on the yellow lights on both streets of an intersection, the permeating smell of popcorn in the dorms, and the extra space in the new KYTC studios. | |
| 190 | Sticks and Stones . . . College Eye 48:13, p.2 |
Comments on winter break, the traffic light by the A & I Building, and briefly reviews the Jan Peerce performance. | |
| 191 | Sticks and Stones . . . College Eye 48:8, p.2 |
Wonders about the new street by the Power Plant, how Halloween went, and why the campus seemed deserted over the weekend. | |
| 192 | Bell Ringer College Eye 47:38, p.2 |
Complains about the snow fences that are still up and also about the stoplight that runs all night. | |
| 193 | Bell Ringer College Eye 47:36, p.2 |
Responds to readers' comments about his column. | |
| 194 | Bell Ringer College Eye 47:35, p.2 |
Encourages students to take an active part in the TC campus by writing letters to advisors, and putting up chicken wire to prevent birds from being trapped in buildings. | |
| 195 | Stop and go College Eye 47:34, p.2 |
Complains about the stoplights in Cedar Falls. | |
| 196 | SLB continues 2.5 grade point for Purple Key College Eye 47:13, p.1 |
Also consider traffic signal at intersection of 23rd Street and Hudson Road. | |
| 197 | Sun Spots College Eye 45:24, p.2 |
Complains that the potholes and burned out street lights make night-time travel dangerous for Villagers. | |
| 198 | Sun Spots College Eye 45:22, p.9 |
Discusses problems in Sunset Village, including potholes. | |
| 199 | Students can't push missing button College Eye 45:8, p.10 |
Students react to new traffic control signal on 27th Street; photo. | |
| 200 | College should plan for married students College Eye 44:39, p.2 |
Lengthy and detailed look at living conditions in Sunset Village; photo. |