Power Plant

Displaying 1 - 50 of 302 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Stepping towards sustainability
Northern Iowan 114:16, p.1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brief review of construction during the early 1970s including the Education Center, UNI-CUE, and the ITC; photo.
9 Financial matters
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.145
Meeting the challenge of post-war inflation; developing the residence hall system; starting the Price Lab School complex; photo.
10 Enlarging and beautifying the campus and physical plant
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.44
President Latham's construction and landscaping programs prosper despite the Depression; photo.
11 The fiscal crisis of the Thirties
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.37
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
New boiler produces larger quantities of fly ash.
13 Layoffs cause for possible problems in Power Plant
Northern Iowan 88:21, p.1
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
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
New boiler cuts down on emissions of nitrous oxides and sulfur dioxide
16 The quest for adequate financial support
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.37
Early changes in faculty; General Assembly actions affecting the Normal School; the building of the second hall: South Hall, later Old Gilchrist Hall; photo.
17 Getting started
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.27
A look at the earliest days of the Normal School; description of living conditions; photo.
18 Air emissions--how clean is the air we breathe?
Public Relations News Release 1989:470, p.1
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
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
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
Mike Yohe will head computing systems office; Eunice Dell named budget director.
22 Boiler nearing completion
Northern Iowan 85:36, p.1
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
Power Plant smokestack demolished in May; photo.
24 Extra revenue to go to boiler project
Northern Iowan 84:65, p.1
State surplus may keep students from paying for boiler.
25 Power Plant handles summer cooling load
Northern Iowan 84:64, p.1
Steam pressure seems adequate; plans in place for emergencies.
26 Office of Public Relations
Public Relations News Release 1988:447, p.1
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
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
Matters now in Governor Branstad's hands.
29 UNI crews trying to locate source of oil leak
Northern Iowan 84:49, p.1
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
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
Someone has scrawled graffiti on the smokestack that will shortly be demolished; photo.
32 A major power outage
Northern Iowan 84:45, p.1
The old Power Plant is in the process of being torn down; photo.
33 Razing decision not hasty
Northern Iowan 84:44, p.2
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
Believes General Assembly and Governor are at fault.
35 Legislature acts favorable on funding requests
Nonpareil 72:2, p.18
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
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
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
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
Also supports development of new ID cards.
40 Boiler to scald students
Northern Iowan 84:35, p.2
Does not believe students should be charged for boiler.
41 UNI buys new boiler; residents may foot bill
Northern Iowan 84:35, p.1
Financing for boiler not yet settled.
42 UNI sets legislative priorities
Northern Iowan 84:34, p.1
Hoping for extra $1 million for salary increases and a new boiler.
43 Construction reflects growing campus
Nonpareil 72:1, p.18
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
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
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
Electrical switching gear to be installed.
47 Regents approve business for University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:94, p.1
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
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
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
Will receive $3 million for project; no money coming for new boiler.