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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Stepping towards sustainability Northern Iowan 114:16, p.1	10/19/2017	US President Donald Trump is withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. The agreement was originally signed by former president Barack Obama. Faculty members give their reactions to the news.
2	Secrets of underground tunnels revealed Northern Iowan 106:9, p.9	09/29/2009	Tunnels provide room for steam delivery to campus buildings. The tunnels allow easy access if repairs are needed; photo.
3	Power plant just blowing off some steam Northern Iowan 103:40, p.1	02/23/2007	Students living in University Mills were forced to evacuate their apartments due to the release of large amounts of steam from the UNI power plant on February 21; photo.
4	UNI to celebrate American Education Week Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/07/2006	Students and teachers from Cedar Falls and Waterloo schools will be able to participate in different programs at UNI during American Education Week.
5	UNI, City of Cedar Falls teaming up for on-campus recycling project Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/26/2006	The University of Northern Iowa and the City of Cedar Falls have provided a city/university collection site for recycling.
6	Thursday April 20 - Friday, April 21 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2	04/17/2006	Tours of the UNI Power Plant will be given as part of the Earth Day celebration.
7	Long-term building projects focus on student needs Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.6	07/01/2002	Review of campus construction projects; roster of contractors and architects; dates of expected completion; photo.
8	Capital and other physical improvements A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.453	07/01/1995	Brief review of construction during the early 1970s including the Education Center, UNI-CUE, and the ITC; photo.
9	Enlarging and beautifying the campus and physical plant A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.44	07/01/1995	President Latham's construction and landscaping programs prosper despite the Depression; photo.
10	Financial matters A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.145	07/01/1995	Meeting the challenge of post-war inflation; developing the residence hall system; starting the Price Lab School complex; photo.
11	The fiscal crisis of the Thirties A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.37	07/01/1995	The college faces a difficult financial picture, with a decline in enrollment, salary cuts, and strict economies in operations; photo.
12	Physical Plant investigates recycling use for ash; an estimated 5,400 tons of fly ash will be produced this year Northern Iowan 88:43, p.1	03/06/1992	New boiler produces larger quantities of fly ash.
13	Layoffs cause for possible problems in Power Plant Northern Iowan 88:21, p.1	11/12/1991	Four employees laid off in August; Power Plant operating with fewer workers; supervisor expresses concerns for safety.
14	Firing up for environmental protection Campus News Network 1:2, p.2	09/17/1990	New boiler should be available this winter.
15	University of Northern Iowa chooses most environmentally beneficial design for new power plant boiler Public Relations News Release 1990:30, p.1	09/04/1990	New boiler cuts down on emissions of nitrous oxides and sulfur dioxide
16	Getting started A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.27	07/01/1990	A look at the earliest days of the Normal School; description of living conditions; photo.
17	The quest for adequate financial support A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.37	07/01/1990	Early changes in faculty; General Assembly actions affecting the Normal School; the building of the second hall: South Hall, later Old Gilchrist Hall; photo.
18	Air emissions--how clean is the air we breathe? Public Relations News Release 1989:470, p.1	03/15/1990	Professor John Konefes discusses how coal plants and chemical waste dumps are responsible for much of the air pollution present in Iowa.
19	Big wheels a burnin'--tire recycling Public Relations News Release 1989:317, p.1	12/21/1989	John Konefes discusses the use of unused tires in power plants. He states that burning shredded tires will help stretch coal supplies, as well as reduce harmful emissions.
20	Regents name acting dean for University of Northern Iowa, approve other business. Public Relations News Release 1989:92, p.1	09/21/1989	Donald Whitnah was named the acting dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The Board ratified contracts and additions on the Campbell Hall roof improvements project totaling, $99,335.
21	Regents approve three boiler contracts Northern Iowan 85:40, p.1	02/24/1989	Mike Yohe will head computing systems office; Eunice Dell named budget director.
22	Boiler nearing completion Northern Iowan 85:36, p.1	02/10/1989	UNI may receive an additional $1.1 million to complete the new plant near Hudson Road.
23	Down it went Northern Iowa Today 16:3, p.8	09/01/1988	Power Plant smokestack demolished in May; photo.
24	Extra revenue to go to boiler project Northern Iowan 84:65, p.1	07/15/1988	State surplus may keep students from paying for boiler.
25	Power Plant handles summer cooling load Northern Iowan 84:64, p.1	07/08/1988	Steam pressure seems adequate; plans in place for emergencies.
26	Office of Public Relations Public Relations News Release 1988:447, p.1	05/24/1988	Captions for the falling smokestack of UNI's old power plant.
27	Power plant no. 1 demolition information sheet Public Relations News Release 1988:443, p.1	05/22/1988	Historical background on building and stack and plans of power plant replacement project. Layman's explanation of stack 'falling' and safety measures are stated.
28	Legislature approves boiler, student seat Northern Iowan 84:54, p.1	04/19/1988	Matters now in Governor Branstad's hands.
29	UNI crews trying to locate source of oil leak Northern Iowan 84:49, p.1	04/01/1988	Small leak of unknown origin near Power Plant shows up in Dry Run Creek.
30	Northern Iowa Physical Plant crew working to find, repair fuel leak Public Relations News Release 1987:321, p.1	03/22/1988	The Department of Natural Resources discovers an oil leak in Power Plant No. 2, discharging fuel from a storm sewer. Duane Anders and Professor Rick Stinchfield commit all possible resources to correcting the leak.
31	'Fan'cy painting Northern Iowan 84:46, p.1	03/15/1988	Someone has scrawled graffiti on the smokestack that will shortly be demolished; photo.
32	A major power outage Northern Iowan 84:45, p.1	03/11/1988	The old Power Plant is in the process of being torn down; photo.
33	Razing decision not hasty Northern Iowan 84:44, p.2	03/08/1988	Leland Thomson says that shutting down the old boiler was necessary.
34	Blame for boiler fee should not fall on UNI Northern Iowan 84:43, p.3	03/04/1988	Believes General Assembly and Governor are at fault.
35	Legislature acts favorable on funding requests Nonpareil 72:2, p.18	03/01/1988	Legislature funds new boiler, creates UNI vanity plates and Center for Early Developmental Education.
36	Campus cold snap was avoidable Northern Iowan 84:41, p.2	02/26/1988	Should not have demolished old power plant until a new one, with sufficient capacity, was ready.
37	Representatives propose boiler payment option Northern Iowan 84:38, p.1	02/16/1988	Measure introduced that would direct Regents to issue bonds to pay for boiler instead of using dorm residents' fees.
38	There's snow way they can do it! Northern Iowan 84:37, p.1	02/12/1988	A message in the snow protests proposed student funding of new boiler; photo.
39	UNISA opposes student funding of new boiler Northern Iowan 84:37, p.1	02/12/1988	Also supports development of new ID cards.
40	Boiler to scald students Northern Iowan 84:35, p.2	02/05/1988	Does not believe students should be charged for boiler.
41	UNI buys new boiler; residents may foot bill Northern Iowan 84:35, p.1	02/05/1988	Financing for boiler not yet settled.
42	UNI sets legislative priorities Northern Iowan 84:34, p.1	02/02/1988	Hoping for extra $1 million for salary increases and a new boiler.
43	Construction reflects growing campus Nonpareil 72:1, p.18	01/01/1988	Survey of current or impending construction includes new Business Building, expansion of Union, and renovation of Latham Hall.
44	Over yonder . . . . Northern Iowan 84:23, p.1	11/13/1987	Reflection of Power Plant in window; photo.
45	Regents approve academic calendars, business for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:134, p.1	11/11/1987	The Board of Regents approve the revised academic calendars for 1989-90 and 1990-91. Contracts are confirmed for the remodeling of Latham Hall and destruction of Power Plant No. 1.
46	Electricity to be disconnected Northern Iowan 84:22, p.4	11/10/1987	Electrical switching gear to be installed.
47	Regents approve business for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:94, p.1	10/21/1987	The Board of Regents approves resignation reports, which show an increase in faculty transfers to other universities. Contracts are given to Sega, Inc., Young Plumbing and Heating, and Iowa Environmental Services for the destruction of the power plant.
48	New boiler funds approved Northern Iowan 84:8, p.1	09/22/1987	Regents approve $11.1 million boiler replacement project; old plant will be demolished to make way for Business Building.
49	Regents approve contracts, appointments for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:41, p.1	09/17/1987	The Board of Regents approve plans to replace and destroy Power Plant No. 1, renovate Latham Hall, and appoint two acting administrators. Jonathan Lu was named head of the Department of Geography, and James Dittrich director of Maucker Union.
50	UNI to receive money for Latham renovation Northern Iowan 83:61, p.1	06/19/1987	Will receive $3 million for project; no money coming for new boiler.
51	Branstad vetoes bonding bill; administrators disappointed Northern Iowan 83:46, p.1	03/24/1987	Would have funded fire safety work, renovation of Latham Hall, and a new boiler.
52	Bonding bill for UNI draws mixed feelings Northern Iowan 83:44, p.1	03/10/1987	Politicians have differing views on bonding for Power Plant.
53	It's all happening at Northern Iowa; renovations, additions, replacements Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.6	03/01/1987	Renovated Auditorium opened; construction expected to begin on Business Building in Fall 1987; architect will be selected for addition to Union; library addition, Latham and Wright hall renovations, new power plant, and new faculty lines await funding.
54	Regents approve improvements Northern Iowan 83:40, p.5	02/24/1987	Will renovate Redeker plaza; recommends funding for boiler; John Ketter will retire; Rollin Evers will resign; approve appointment of Lowell Norland; approve phased retirement for five faculty; approve PDLs; photo.
55	Regents recommend $10.1 million UNI power plant project to legislature Public Relations News Release 1987:227, p.1	02/19/1987	The Board of Regents appeals to the Iowa General Assembly to fund a $10.1 million power plant and boiler replacement project. Consulting engineers from Sega, Inc. recommended a new steam distribution system, coal storage, and a steamline tunnel.
56	University could receive $17.7 million Northern Iowan 83:32, p.5	01/27/1987	Several projects included in package that will go to the floor for discussion in the General Assembly.
57	Building to replace pond, tennis courts Northern Iowan 83:29, p.1	12/12/1986	Site for new Business Building picked.
58	Communication gap a problem Northern Iowan 82:59, p.2	06/27/1986	Believes that there needs to be better communication between power plant workers and management.
59	Two employees not spokespersons for all Northern Iowan 82:57, p.2	06/13/1986	Maintains that critics of power plant procedures do not speak for him.
60	Boiler system "wastes money" Northern Iowan 82:56, p.1	05/06/1986	Chief boiler operator cites known problems with boiler that led to pipe ruptures; administrators offer different view; photo.
61	Acid rain no longer a problem on campus Northern Iowan 82:50, p.5	04/15/1986	Professor DeKock talks about the causes of acid rain; power plant officials say the campus plant now burns a lower sulfur coal that causes fewer problems.
62	New plant shutdown--UNI sues for $385,000 Northern Iowan 82:41, p.1	03/07/1986	Transformer explosion and other problems lead to months' long shutdowns; University hopes to settle lawsuit against contractors and suppliers out of court.
63	Important issues? Northern Iowan 81:19, p.2	11/09/1984	Believes there are more important issues on campus than cleaning the smokestack.
64	Still no action on smokestack Northern Iowan 81:17, p.3	11/02/1984	Humorous suggestions for the dirty smokestack.
65	Untitled Northern Iowan 81:11, p.2	10/09/1984	Believes smokestack should be cleaned to improve its appearance.
66	Regents approve repairs budget Northern Iowan 79:56, p.1	06/17/1983	Approve roofing projects, interchange agreement with Cedar Falls Utilities, CAC bonding.
67	New acting director named; offices plan merger by July Northern Iowan 79:29, p.1	01/25/1983	Yancy Beavers will head Financial Aid; Financial Aid and Admissions may merge; Virginia Hash will head Continuing Education; Geof Mills will replace Jack Fuller; School Administration and Personnel Services changed to Educational Admin. And Counseling.
68	Computer helps cut coal, energy costs UNI Century 11:1, p.1	12/01/1982	Building management system monitors climate conditions in buildings; also includes fire and security alarms.
69	Opening delayed Northern Iowan 79:20, p.7	11/12/1982	Damage occurs during testing at new power plant; damage could reach $50,000.
70	The last snow picture! Northern Iowan 78:48, p.5	04/13/1982	Bill Oakes promises that this will be the last snow picture printed in the Northern Iowan until next winter; photo.
71	Plant manager explains heating Northern Iowan 77:21, p.11	11/18/1980	Don Luchtenburg talks about the complexities of the heating system.
72	Budget proposals approved by regents Northern Iowan 76:59, p.3	06/27/1980	Robert Stansbury talks about some of the budget changes approved by the Board of Regents.
73	Warmth ahead Northern Iowan 76:48, p.3	04/11/1980	Construction is nearing completion of the $8.7 million power plant on the west edge of campus; photo.
74	New boiler, turbine generator aid in energy efficiency UNI Century 8:2, p.7	03/01/1980	Description of new boiler.
75	In store for winter Northern Iowan 76:20, p.15	11/16/1979	Coal is piled near the UNI power plant; photo.
76	Soot sticks to cars by Gilchrist Northern Iowan 76:11, p.1	10/09/1979	Because of humidity, soot from the Physical Plant, has been sticking to cars.
77	$1.7 million approved in contracts Northern Iowan 76:9, p.5	10/02/1979	Various heating and building contracts were approved by the Board of Regents.
78	Bundle up for energy conservation UNI Century 7:4, p.3	10/01/1979	Survey of UNI measures to conserve energy; photo.
79	Boiler project loses steam Northern Iowan 76:8, p.5	09/28/1979	The boiler project will be set back one month; photo.
80	Steam boiler costs more than Dome Northern Iowan 76:5, p.7	09/18/1979	Completion of the $8.75 million coal-fired steam boiler construction is expected this January.
81	Contracts for UNI approved Northern Iowan 75:59, p.4	06/29/1979	The Board of Regents approved $364,000 of UNI's budget for construction projects.
82	A good example? Northern Iowan 75:39, p.2	02/27/1979	Student says that UNI killed off the population of a stream south of campus.
83	Contrast Northern Iowan 75:38, p.13	02/23/1979	Construction continues on Power Plant; photo.
84	Untitled Northern Iowan 75:27, p.16	12/12/1978	The Power Plant in winter; photo.
85	Hudson Road becomes 4 lanes Alumnus 63:4, p.9	12/01/1978	Hudson Road work includes underpass and overpass for pedestrian traffic; photo.
86	Pollution controls advised by DEQ Northern Iowan 75:21, p.1	11/14/1978	Tom Paulson talks about measures that may be taken to cut emissions from the Power Plant.
87	Regents approve new projects; no more trailers! Northern Iowan 74:54, p.8	04/28/1978	Approve sale of trailers in South Courts; forty-nine trailers had been in place since 1963; a fiftieth trailer was destroyed by fire; other projects include work on Rider Hall, PLS; final reports accepted on PEC and BRC.
88	Painting the smokestack Northern Iowan 74:23, p.4	11/18/1977	The workers are painting the smokestack gray; photo.
89	Regents approve UNI contracts Northern Iowan 74:16, p.7	10/25/1977	Approve contracts for Men's Gym renovation and boiler replacement.
90	Halloween? Northern Iowan 74:15, p.11	10/21/1977	A view of the Power Plant at night from Prexy's Pond; photo.
91	Campus changes Alumnus 62:4, p.6	05/01/1977	Changes in campus buildings and landscapes; photo.
92	UNI's capital, general needs explained UNI Century 5:2, p.1	03/01/1977	Vice-President Stansbury outlines UNI's capital and general fund requests.
93	Regents approve 4 projects Northern Iowan 73:41, p.7	02/25/1977	Approve painting, carpeting, and recommendations on power plant.
94	Students owed an explanation Northern Iowan 72:53, p.2	04/27/1976	The paint-ruining problem near Rider Hall seems to have no explanation.
95	Coal dust ruins car Northern Iowan 72:52, p.3	04/23/1976	Coal dust settles into cars and discolors them.
96	Damage to cars: UNI responsible? Northern Iowan 72:52, p.1	04/23/1976	Students believe smokestack emissions are causing damage to cars' paint; photo.
97	Immortality erased Northern Iowan 72:13, p.4	10/14/1975	Painters erase 1972 graffiti high on the Power Plant smokestack; photo.
98	Beautify UNI time Northern Iowan 71:54, p.2	05/02/1975	Finds Power Plant and coal pile unattractive; should at least build fence around them.
99	Coal burners Northern Iowan 70:27, p.1	01/11/1974	Will shut down oil burners and fire up coal burners; should save money and conserve oil.
100	UNI requests boilers Northern Iowan 70:23, p.1	12/07/1973	Asks to use coal boilers instead of oil boilers, because oil seems to be in shorter supply.