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51 Forgivable loan program offers incentive to teach in Iowa
Hamblin--Ashley (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 100:17, p.3
10/28/2003 Students who teach subjects in which there are teacher shortages in Iowa will be forgiven twenty percent of their loan each year for up to five years.
52 Assessment of state politics
Heggen--Joshua L. (Student--2001-2003)
Northern Iowan 100:15, p.5
10/21/2003 Concerned because Iowa misjudged its revenue again.
53 New Iowans program brings diversity to communities
Jensen--Nick (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 100:11, p.11
10/7/2003 Goal is rapid diversification of Iowa.
54 Convention fills need in Iowa business, technology
Pirillo--Christopher J. (Class of 1996)
Northern Iowan 99:60, p.6
7/18/2003 Des Moines-based technology company Lockergnome holds annual convention to show what Iowa has to offer.
55 States of disarray
Northern Iowan 99:59, p.5
7/11/2003 Laments the current money problems in Iowa and suggests the federal government should help.
56 Stop and smell . . . the politics
Northern Iowan 99:58, p.5
6/27/2003 Encourages students to get involved in politics; recognizes Iowa as a prime place to do so because if its importance in presidential elections.
57 UNI students seek out-of-state employment
Blome--Jessica
Northern Iowan 99:56, p.1
6/13/2003 Due to lack of employment options in Iowa, students seek jobs outside the state.
58 UNI to host earth science seminar
Public Relations News Release 2002:417, p.1
3/31/2003 James Caldwell will speak on "The U.S. Geological Survey in Iowa" on April 7.
59 UNI hosts earth science seminar
Public Relations News Release 2002:345, p.1
2/24/2003 "Bacteria at Iowa's Beaches" will be presented by Janice Boekhoff.
60 Abandon Iowa? Think again
Northern Iowan 99:32, p.5
1/31/2003 Commends those graduates who choose to stay in Iowa after graduation.
61 Student voices
Northern Iowan 99:32, p.9
1/31/2003 Students respond to the question: Do you plan on staying in Iowa after you graduate?; photo.
62 What is the 'Vision,' Iowa?
Northern Iowan 99:29, p.5
1/17/2003 Claims that money appropriated through 'Vision Iowa' was not divided fairly or wisely.
63 Farmers growing apathy
Northern Iowan 98:59, p.4
7/12/2002 Encourages Iowans to become more aware of the current economic situation of farmers.
64 Design proposed for new Iowa quarter
Kloppes--Kevin (Student--2001)
Northern Iowan 97:46, p.1
3/27/2001 One design proposed for the Iowa quarter would feature the Sulllivan Brothers from Waterloo.
65 Book hopes to educate Iowans
Melloy--Kate
Northern Iowan 97:39, p.1
2/20/2001 Professor Mark Grey wants to help Iowans understand and accept immigrants moving into the state; photo.
66 UNI student proud of her farm roots
Heyer--Rachel
Northern Iowan 97:35, p.10
2/6/2001 Wants students to know that there is nothing wrong with being from small town Iowa.
67 What constitutes a 'token Iowan'?
Northern Iowan 97:34, p.6
2/2/2001 Comments on auditions held in Iowa City for the MTV show "Real World."
68 Did you know? Need data on Iowa?
Campus News Network 11:12, p.2
1/9/2001 A Web site address is given where information can be found on the latest economic trends for Iowa.
69 Improving lives of employed Iowans object of Iowa Training Opportunity Program at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2000:193, p.1
12/22/2000 The Iowa Training Opportunity Program is an eighteen month pilot project aimed at current employees.
70 Did you know? How big is a small Iowa town?
Campus News Network 11:10, p.2
12/5/2000 Most towns in Iowa number fewer than ten thousand people.
71 Study show public concerns for Iowa's K-12 schools
Public Relations News Release 2000:110, p.1
10/9/2000 The results of the survey for Iowa public schools for grades K-12 show that Iowans have positive views, but want to make improvements in the schools.
72 Governor's council prepares to give Iowa a 10-year face lift
Poustovoitova--Elena
Northern Iowan 97:11, p.1
10/3/2000 Governor Tom Vilsack would like to see not only new workers come to Iowa but would also like for those who left the state to return to work here.
73 'Lackluster' letter perpetuates stereotypes
Sprague--Ivy A. (Class of 2000)
Northern Iowan 96:52, p.6
4/18/2000 Comments on earlier letter about stereotyping Iowans.
74 Iowans often lumped in 'lackluster' categories
Barnhart--Joel
Northern Iowan 96:50, p.10
4/11/2000 Believes Iowans are often categorized as not being cultured.
75 Education should take priority in spending decisions
Sprague--Ivy A. (Class of 2000)
Northern Iowan 96:41, p.7
2/29/2000 The Iowa State Legislature is debating which projects should take priority in the plan to improve communities.
76 Iowa earns a "D" in educating the educated
Delp--Sarah Lynn
Northern Iowan 96:32, p.3
1/28/2000 Iowa received a "D" for its efforts to improve the quality of its teachers.
77 Media Advisory: University of Northern Iowa home to teacher mentoring program
Public Relations News Release 1999:196, p.1
1/14/2000 Iowa received a "D" grade in the national Quality Counts 2000 survey for its efforts to improve teacher quality.
78 UNI professor and alumnus collaborate on book about Iowa's African Americans
Public Relations News Release 1999:197, p.1
1/14/2000 Floyd Bumpers and Charline Barnes will collaborate on a book about African-Americans who live in Iowa.
79 Media advisory: local expert sources for AP education report card story
Public Relations News Release 1999:191, p.1
1/13/2000 The Associated Press Education Week's "Quality Counts 2000" state survey gave Iowa an "F" in standards accountability.
80 Where have all the workers gone?
Public Relations News Release 1999:180, p.1
1/10/2000 Director of the IDM, Randy Pilkington, will discuss the labor force in Iowa.
81 Renowned artist takes on thorny subject of Iowa and water quality in provocative "living" exhibit
Public Relations News Release 1999:182, p.1
1/7/2000 Gregg A. Schlanger will have an art exhibition on display at UNI Gallery of Art, January 14 to February 12.
82 The grades are posted; MADD disappointed in Iowa drunk driving prevention grade
Farrell--Jennifer (Student--2001)
Northern Iowan 96:27, p.5
12/7/1999 Iowa was given a B- grade for the state's efforts to curb drunk driving. National score was C+.
83 Iowa: a place to grow
Public Relations News Release 1999:148, p.1
11/29/1999 The Institute for Decision making at UNI has been helping communities determine how they can create jobs and build wealth.
84 Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa
Northern Iowan 96:23, p.5
11/16/1999 Editorial points out the benefits to staying in Iowa after graduation.
85 Vilsack ready to revitalize the state
Bingaman--Sarah Marie (Class of 2000)
Northern Iowan 96:22, p.1
11/12/1999 Governor Vilsack outlined six strategies for improving the livability of Iowa in recent address.
86 University of Northern Iowa hosts landmark summit on "Iowa Livability"
Public Relations News Release 1999:128, p.1
11/11/1999 Governor Tom Vilsack convened a summit at UNI to identify quality of life issues that will determine Iowa's future.
87 Vilsack looking to keep Iowans at home
Delp--Sarah Lynn
Northern Iowan 96:21, p.1
11/9/1999 "Enhancing the Livability of Iowa Communities" summit will be held Wednesday. Governor Vilsack hopes to draw people to Iowa by improving recreation, natural resources, and tourism; photo.
88 Governor's summit examines livability in Iowa communities
Public Relations News Release 1999:118, p.1
11/8/1999 Discussion with Governor Vilsack after his presentation at the Governor's Summit at UNI.
89 Iowa 2010: predicting Iowa's future
Griffin--Michael Lloyd (Student--2000)
Northern Iowan 96:16, p.3
10/22/1999 Governor Vilsack has selected a council to hold a series of town meetings across Iowa and gather information for strategic planning.
90 Human rights includes right to tell your story
Gravitt--Mary E.
Northern Iowan 95:55, p.11
4/30/1999 Student writes that international students do not have human rights in this country.
91 Iowa is a friendly state and DMB does not "suck"
Spaete--Joshua
Northern Iowan 95:55, p.12
4/30/1999 Student comments on Nathan Chandler's column blasting the "Dave Matthews Band" and was disappointed by M. J. Rana's letter about unfriendly Iowans.
92 Iowans need to discover diversity
Steele--Brent
Northern Iowan 95:55, p.11
4/30/1999 Believes most Iowans have not experienced real diversity.
93 Iowa an unfriendly state: Part 2
Rana--M. J.
Northern Iowan 95:52, p.11
4/20/1999 Believes interests of international students are not represented on campus. Student asks UNI community to reach out to international students.
94 Attitudes not primarily Iowan attitudes
Denniston--Amy
Northern Iowan 95:51, p.7
4/16/1999 Students respond to letter about unfriendly Iowans printed April 13; letter also contained negative attitudes and stereotypes.
95 Unfriendly Iowa?
Northern Iowan 95:51, p.6
4/16/1999 Students need to take responsibility to get to know people from other cultures.
96 Iowa an unfriendly state
Rana--M. J.
Northern Iowan 95:50, p.8
4/13/1999 Some international students feel they are outcasts both on and off-campus and are treated badly.
97 Where you are from created who you are
Schnieders--Carrie
Northern Iowan 95:32, p.10
1/29/1999 Student responds to Jason Patocka's January 15 column about Iowa hicks.
98 Iowa really is best of both worlds, even if we are all hicks
Patocka--Jason (Class of 2000)
Northern Iowan 95:29, p.7
1/15/1999 Comments on characteristics of rural Iowans.
99 Gov. Branstad leaves legacy of quality education
Public Relations News Release 1998:205, p.1
1/7/1999 Governor Terry Branstad ends his sixteen year run as Iowa governor this month.
100 Loving, hating Iowa in same breath
Heeren--Chad
Northern Iowan 95:9, p.6
9/29/1998 Columnist describes why he loves and hates Iowa, and comments on staying in the state after graduation.

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