Housing

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	How to get your security deposit back Northern Iowan 115:51, p.3	04/22/2019	Aspen Olsen, AmeriCorps member with the Waterloo Regional Office of Iowa Legal Aid, submits a guest column then written by Cara Strike discussing receiving back security deposits for rented or leased properties upon move-out.
2	Changes coming soon to campus living Northern Iowan 114:25, p.1	11/30/2017	The Department of Residence (DOR) is making changes in the residence halls across campus. Second year students will now be allowed to live in Panther Village. Students can also opt-into all-gendered housing, allowing students to live with anyone regardless of gender; photo.
3	Like father, lite son: A tradition continues Northern Iowan 114:16, p.2	10/19/2017	Father and Son ended up living in the same of-campus house 30-years apart. Both share their experiences at college; photo.
4	Bad Roommates Northern Iowan 112:44, p.1	03/24/2016	Students, staff, and landlords reflect on roommate issues and solutions; photos.
5	New rentals for College Hill Northern Iowan 112:41, p.1	03/03/2016	Ryan Kreiner of CV Properties II hopes to demolish an old house on College Hill and building an apartment building called Urban Flats that could be housing for college students; photos.
6	Cedar Falls looks to restrict rentals Northern Iowan 111:3, p.1	09/08/2014	A task force was created in Cedar Falls to confront an abundance of rental problems.
7	Watch out for housing restrictions Northern Iowan 111:2, p.3	09/04/2014	Student Eric Boisen warns students about new housing restrictions that are to be enacted by the City of Cedar Falls; photo.
8	Shuttle running out of steam Northern Iowan 110:54, p.1	04/28/2014	UNI's Panther Shuttle may be in jeopardy next year. For the past three years funding has been $30,000 in the red according to Thomas Madsen, former NISG president. The complexes have not signed the revised contracts to pay for advertising on the shuttle.
9	Proposed housing changes and rates released for 2014-2015 Northern Iowan 110:32, p.1	01/30/2014	UNI is reducing their summer room and board rates for 2014-2015 to encourage more students to remain in Cedar Falls over the summer. Regular and board will increase by about 2.9 percent. Dining Rates are also expected to increase about 2 percent; photo.
10	Corrections Northern Iowan 109:43, p.2	03/15/2013	Sara Rockow was incorrectly identified as Kristina Kofoot in the March 12 issue of Northern Iowan. Veteran housing benefits are based on years served rather than rank.
11	Veteran housing benefits to drop Northern Iowan 109:42, p.1	03/12/2013	Incoming students serving in the military will be receiving housing assistance. The Basic Allowance for Housing has been re-evaluated and is re-adjusted each year. This will not affect current military students at UNI.
12	Let us pee in peace (and choose who we live with) Northern Iowan 109:34, p.4	02/12/2013	Author feels students have fewer and poorer choices when it comes to the lack of open, gender-neutral housing and bathrooms.
13	NI Archives Northern Iowan 108:18, p.10	10/28/2011	A look back at the NI on October 27, 1967. A highlight was female students with at least sophomore standing and parental permission had a no hours policy. Freshman had to be in the dorms by 1:00am. Dorm contracts were for a semester; photo.
14	Seeds of Hope Clothing Drive provides support for abuse victims Northern Iowan 107:53, p.6	04/26/2011	Seeds of Hope, a non-profit organization, helps prevent domestic violence and provides support during transitional periods. Students are helping with a clothing drive.
15	UNI and Iowa Central Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2009:482, p.1	06/11/2010	Through the program, ICCC students who plan to pursue bachelors degrees at UNI will receive special benefits to help pave the way for academic success at both schools. President Ben Allen and ICCC President Dan Kinney signed the agreement Friday, June 11.
16	UNI and Iowa Western Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2009:68, p.1	09/18/2009	The College "has a long history of working with Iowa's community colleges, which play an important role in providing higher education to Iowans," Allen said. "This new connection to to IWCC gives students a direct link to UNI.
17	Increased student enrollment challenges Admissions, DOR and UNI as a whole Northern Iowan 106:5, p.4	09/15/2009	Budget cuts and increasing enrollment have led to increased class size and an increased demand for dormitory space. Temporary housing has been set up in lounges in the Towers and Quads; photo.
18	The search for home sweet home Northern Iowan 105:29, p.7	01/23/2009	Helpful suggestions/questions for students considering the move to an off campus apartment; photo.
19	UNI students attend regional conference for university housing Public Relations News Release 2008:230, p.1	11/18/2008	Students traveled to Kansas City, MO., last month to participate in the Upper Midwest Region Association of College and University Housing Officers conference. The UMR-ACUHO is a collection of professionals whose goal is to educate and conduct research.
20	UNI and Kirkwood Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2008:228, p.1	11/17/2008	"This new connection to Kirkwood gives students a direct link to UNI from the day they sign up for the program, and we believe it will make earning a bachelor's degree a reality for more and more Iowans," according to President Ben Allen.
21	A big thank you to the parents Northern Iowan 105:13, p.8	10/14/2008	Recognizes sacrifices made by parents for their children; appreciates parents for providing clothing, housing , food, and education for their children.
22	UNI and Iowa Valley Community College District announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2008:72, p.1	09/12/2008	"UNI has a long history of working with Iowa's community colleges, which play an important role in providing higher education to Iowans. This new connection to the Iowa Valley Community College District gives students a direct link to UNI."
23	UNI and Des Moines Area Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2008:48, p.1	09/05/2008	This new connection to DMACC gives students a direct link to UNI from the day they sign up for the Admissions Partnership Program, and we believe it will make earning a bachelor's degree a reality for more and more Iowans."
24	Green is the new purple in dorm room décor Northern Iowan 105:1, p.15	08/29/2008	Dorm room decorating requires creativity, not being afraid to buy used, and using eco-friendly products; photo.
25	College Bound: Choosing your first home away from home Public Relations News Release 2007:327, p.1	12/03/2007	On-campus living provides easy access to campus resources.
26	Culture Corner: class war in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 104:20, p.5	11/02/2007	Finds Cedar Falls housing code difficult to understand; unhappy with city housing code enforcement.
27	Proposed new ordinance could affect students Northern Iowan 104:20, p.1	11/02/2007	Cedar Falls City Council is considering a points system to track housing infractions; could result in eviction of tenants and loss of license for landlords.
28	A vision for Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 104:10, p.5	09/28/2007	College Hill improvements, dealing with absentee landlords, and improved communication with student government are major areas of Councilman Enshayan's vision.
29	On or off campus, that is the question Northern Iowan 104:7, p.2	09/18/2007	Cost plays an important part in the decision to live on or off campus; photo.
30	Happy house hunting for college students Northern Iowan 103:33, p.1	01/30/2007	Tips for choosing an off-campus apartment; photo.
31	Majority of UNI freshmen, sophomores living on campus this fall Public Relations News Release 2006:178, p.1	09/25/2006	Michael Hager notes an increase of more than 10 percent of students living on campus this fall.
32	Board of Regents to meet May 3 and 4 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/03/2006	Regents will meet at UNI; list of topic discussions including mandatory fees, parking fees, and budget issues.
33	On or off campus depends on personal preference Northern Iowan 102:49, p.11	04/07/2006	A comparative look at living on campus and off campus; costs of both kinds of living arrangements; photo.
34	Student voices Northern Iowan 102:49, p.11	04/07/2006	Students respond to the question, "Where do you live and why?"; photo.
35	University Mills apartments have hidden fees Northern Iowan 102:46, p.8	03/28/2006	Urges students to examine leases carefully before they sign them.
36	The dorms they are a-changin'; UNI meets need for single rooms Northern Iowa Today 90:1, p.10	01/01/2006	A look at the way in which the university has responded to the perceived need for single dormitory rooms; special look at Shull Hall renovations; photo.
37	Fire in Hillcrest Apartments leaves 36 homeless; police still investigating Northern Iowan 102:15, p.1	10/18/2005	One apartment was a complete loss, while others received mainly smoke damage; no cause has been determined; photo.
38	Dorm decorating for dummies Northern Iowan 102:3, p.7	09/02/2005	Offers tips on how to turn a boring dorm room into a place that reflects you and your interests.
39	New owners for Hidden Valley Northern Iowan 101:58, p.4	06/24/2005	Group of new owners hopes to make improvements to student apartments.
40	Shull Hall gets go ahead for single rooms Northern Iowan 101:25, p.3	11/23/2004	Shull Hall to be renovated for apartment-style living for upperclassmen.
41	Shull Hall closed for renovations; enrollment, decrease of on-campus students to blame Northern Iowan 101:11, p.1	10/05/2004	Shull Hall to reopen in the fall of 2005 or 2006 after renovations are completed; photo.
42	Throwing money away Northern Iowan 101:10, p.5	10/01/2004	Believes the Department of Residence policy that requires students who live on campus to purchase a meal plan for campus dining centers pushes many students away from on-campus living.
43	Tenants beware: landlords aren't always fair Northern Iowan 101:2, p.7	08/31/2004	Recounts UNI students' personal experiences with local landlords.
44	You know you're in college when Northern Iowan 101:1, p.7	08/27/2004	Humorous anecdotes involving college life.
45	Students moving off campus prompt DOR survey Northern Iowan 100:55, p.6	04/30/2004	Department of Residence conducts survey concerning student preferences for on-campus living in an effort to stem the tide of students moving off-campus after only one year.
46	DOR: 'Keep costs low' Northern Iowan 100:50, p.1	04/13/2004	Explains Department of Residence policies and initiatives in order to keep students living on campus; photo.
47	Recontracting for rooms starts soon Northern Iowan 100:16, p.1	10/24/2003	Students who want to live on campus next semester can sign up online; photo.
48	Sterling agrees to explore options Northern Iowan 100:15, p.1	10/21/2003	Coal dust from UNI coal pile is blowing into Sterling apartments; settling dispute out of court.
49	UNI Department of Residence unveils plan to freeze rates for two years Public Relations News Release 88:1, p.1	07/30/2003	UNI's Department of Residence employs "2-Year Advantage" plan. Plan details are given.
50	Two year advantage passes at UNI, Board of Regents up next Northern Iowan 99:57, p.1	06/20/2003	If approved, students may sign a two-year contract to live in dorms with fixed room and board and some fees waived.
51	Towers top floors get trimmed for next fall Northern Iowan 99:53, p.1	04/25/2003	In response to lower occupancy levels in the Towers, floors 9-12 in Bender and Dancer Halls will be closed for the 2003-2004 academic year.
52	Board of Regents meeting at Iowa State University March 11 and 12 Public Relations News Release 2002:378, p.1	03/10/2003	Docket items are listed for the next Board of Regents meeting.
53	DOR creates options for on-campus living Northern Iowan 99:42, p.1	03/07/2003	Department of Residence has proposed new lifestyle houses within dormitories.
54	Positive aspects of dorm living Northern Iowan 99:21, p.7	11/12/2002	Encourages students to consider living on campus.
55	UNI Department of Residence names 2002 Gold Star award recipients Public Relations News Release 2002:175, p.1	11/01/2002	Five students were honored for their contributions to on-campus life.
56	House of horrors Northern Iowan 99:16, p.1	10/25/2002	Survey reveals that many students believe landlords overcharge college students, violate their tenant rights, and treat them with less respect than other tenants.
57	On-campus recontracting revised; prepayment requirement rises, plans become more varied Northern Iowan 99:16, p.1	10/25/2002	Among the changes in residence hall recontracting are closer parking offered to on-campus students, and an increase in the recontracting deposit, which will rise from $100 to $200.
58	Getting ready for residence hall living Public Relations News Release 2002:34, p.1	08/12/2002	James Barnes will offer suggestions to students on living in the dorms.
59	Deep in pursuit of dorm décor solutions Northern Iowan 98:33, p.14	02/05/2002	Students share their ideas on decorating dorm rooms.
60	Dorm or apartment? That is the question Northern Iowan 98:33, p.12	02/05/2002	After their first year or two, students contemplate the question about whether to live in the residence halls, or in an off-campus apartment.
61	Cyber-living: get your dorm room online Northern Iowan 97:36, p.13	02/09/2001	Students are now able to recontract their housing online; photo.
62	City investigates new housing plan Northern Iowan 97:14, p.1	10/13/2000	Two new apartment complexes have been proposed for Cedar Falls near UNI.
63	Occupancy ordinance up in air for students, community Northern Iowan 97:8, p.6	09/22/2000	Discusses some of the consequences of a prposed new ordinance, which would change the number of non-related people who can live together from four to three.
64	Students hope to CONNECT with Cedar Falls community Northern Iowan 97:8, p.1	09/22/2000	The Cedar Falls City Council is considering an ordinance to lower the number of non-related residents who may live together in one apartment.
65	Substance-free residence halls continued at UNI Public Relations News Release 2000:45, p.1	08/28/2000	Last year's program proved to be a success; will be offered again.
66	Student Voices Northern Iowan 96:50, p.11	04/11/2000	Students answer the question, "How could the quality of housing in the area be improved?"; photo.
67	Off-campus scene changes over time Northern Iowan 96:48, p.1	04/04/2000	While apartments have changed over the year, reasons for moving off-campus have remained constant.
68	Rental workshops available to students Northern Iowan 96:38, p.2	02/18/2000	Cedar Falls Fire Rescue and Police to offer workshops on housing issues.
69	Iowa House considers statewide dorm drinking ban Northern Iowan 96:30, p.1	01/21/2000	Iowa House is considering a bill that would ban alcohol from dormitories in all private and public institutions in Iowa; photo.
70	We're all adults here Northern Iowan 96:30, p.7	01/21/2000	Editorial comments on the proposed bill that would ban alcohol from all dormitories.
71	Media Advisory: local expert sources for story on proposed legislation banning alcohol at universities and colleges Public Relations News Release 1999:194, p.1	01/13/2000	A bill has been introduced in the Iowa House that would ban alcohol from dormitories at state universities and private colleges.
72	A lounge is a lounge is a dorm room? Northern Iowan 96:22, p.1	11/12/1999	Rider Hall's Gear House celebrated the reopening of their lounge. The lounge was used as living space for twelve residents since the beginning of the semester.
73	Two UNI dormitory floors go co-ed Public Relations News Release 1999:17, p.1	08/19/1999	Two floors of Bender Hall will be co-ed floors beginning with the fall 1999 semester.
74	NISG to investigate minimum housing code Northern Iowan 95:58, p.3	06/25/1999	Topics at recent NISG meeting included housing code exploratory committee, advertising on Panther Shuttle buses, "Welcome Week" activities, Student-Advantage, All-Events pass, and the increased student computer fee.
75	UNI students Unite! Northern Iowan 95:58, p.4	06/25/1999	UNI students need to voice their concerns about the minimum occupancy code that will affect housing opportunities on College Hill.
76	Cedar Falls enforces minimum occupancy Northern Iowan 95:57, p.1	06/18/1999	Cedar Falls Fire Rescue employees are doing routine checks for fire safety and occupancy to make sure new city code is being followed.
77	Dorm smoke-out Northern Iowan 95:41, p.6	03/02/1999	Smoking will be banned in Syracuse University dormitories in 2000.
78	WebDorm brings college experience home Northern Iowan 95:35, p.15	02/09/1999	Students can view everyday lives of several college students and interact through web page.
79	Workshop aims to teach tenant rights Northern Iowan 95:31, p.4	01/26/1999	Workshop "Know Your Rights and Responsibilities¿ Before You Rent" will be held Wednesday in Union.
80	Tenant rights subject of workshop Northern Iowan 95:29, p.2	01/15/1999	Workshop on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities will be January 27 in Union.
81	UNI to establish substance-free floors in several residence halls Public Relations News Release 1998:160, p.1	11/19/1998	Lyn Redington discusses the addition of two substance-free residence halls at UNI.
82	Cedar Falls, UNI need something to brag about Northern Iowan 95:3, p.10	09/04/1998	UNI and Cedar Falls are to blame for the lack of entertainment options on the Hill and for limiting off-campus student housing opportunities.
83	RAGBRAI set to pedal through Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 94:60, p.1	07/17/1998	RAGBRAI bicycle riders will make an overnight stop in Cedar Falls July 23, 1998.
84	Creative measures must be taken when dealing with deficient roommates Northern Iowan 94:57, p.4	06/19/1998	Columnist answers a reader's letter about roommate problems.
85	The Riot Act Northern Iowan 94:47, p.11	04/03/1998	Student lives in a cardboard box.
86	Start looking now, keep an open mind; resources for finding your home for 98/99 school year Northern Iowan 94:41, p.9	03/03/1998	Resources and tips are given for locating off-campus housing; photo.
87	Open house Northern Iowan 94:32, p.13	01/30/1998	Open house is scheduled February 4 for the new Campus Court off-campus apartment complex on the southwest corner of University Avenue and Hudson Road.
88	Apartment complex nears completion Northern Iowan 94:27, p.1	12/09/1997	First unit of Campus Court apartments, on southwest corner of Hudson Road and University Avenue, almost finished; photo.
89	Council dams future housing flow Northern Iowan 94:22, p.1	11/14/1997	Cedar Falls City Council votes to extend College Hill Overlay Ordinance to Starbeck Circle area; map.
90	Proposal threatens student housing area Northern Iowan 94:20, p.5	11/07/1997	NISG debates Starbeck Circle zoning proposal; believes people should see bigger picture on housing and parking.
91	Student housing area safe for time being Northern Iowan 94:14, p.1	10/17/1997	Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission votes against proposal that would have banned conversion of single family residences to multiple family residences in Starbeck Circle neighborhood; map.
92	New apartment complex aimed at UNI students Northern Iowan 94:4, p.3	09/12/1997	New apartment complex to be built on southwest corner of Hudson Road and Universtiy Avenue; photo.
93	NISG begins new session Northern Iowan 93:51, p.1	04/18/1997	Meeting included ceremony for outgoing members, Lang Hall lobbying effort, room and board rate increase, Cedar Falls parking, and Black Student Union funding.
94	Apartments that were to be, are not Northern Iowan 93:44, p.1	03/14/1997	Construction on new apartments at corner of Hudson Road and University Avenue was halted after discovering site was used as landfill; NISG planning to increase legal services available to students.
95	Moving off campus? Look before you leap Northern Iowan 93:43, p.10	03/11/1997	NISG offers newsletter and Tenant/Landlord Handbook for those looking for off-campus housing.
96	New minimum rental housing code amendments need attention; Tired of living in a 'student rental ghetto'? Northern Iowan 93:43, p.7	03/11/1997	College Hill resident describes how new Rental Housing Code amendments will improve student living conditions.
97	Also discussed at NISG meeting Northern Iowan 93:42, p.3	03/07/1997	UNI will have telephone upgrade starting June 2; dorm rooms will have one jack for voice and two for data.
98	Four's company, more's a crowd; city plans to enforce 'four-to-a-house' ordinance Northern Iowan 93:38, p.1	02/21/1997	Possible changes to the Minimum Rental-Housing Code will affect students.
99	Bringing creative touch to school Northern Iowan 93:6, p.14	09/20/1996	Students can personalize their dorm rooms in creative ways.
100	Housing problems abound on, off campus Northern Iowan 93:3, p.4	09/10/1996	Overcrowding in men's dorms has many students living in hall lounges.