Floodwaters tied to skin infections Jul 7, 2008
The Black Hawk County Health Department also is investigating a gastrointestinal illness reported by several people working or living at the American Red Cross shelter in the University of Northern Iowa s West Gym. Department Director Tom O Rourke said the characteristics of the illness do not suggest a food-borne cause, but final lab work has not been completed. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Rebecca Miller (1921-2008) (4) Jul 7, 2008
She took graduate course work in French at the University of Northern Iowa, became a gourmet cook, and traveled in Europe. This led to her setting up Le Sous Sol, a shop in her home where she sold imports from France. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Lakes wakeboarding video premieres Saturday Jul 5, 2008
The idea was conceived in the summer of 2006 by 2004 Spirit Lake High School graduate Nick Schrunk who is a graphics design major at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Digging up the past Jul 5, 2008
"Ed (Gruenwald, Hartman Reserve director) and his staff don't know much about the history out here and, as far as I can tell, there has never been any archaeology digs done here at Hartman," said Donald Gaff, a University of Northern Iowa professor leading the dig. Gaff, who recently came to UNI from Michigan, put together the dig as a field experience for anthropology students but hopes to open future projects to community members. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'Dirty Gene,' Nechama help Waverly clean up mess left by flood Jul 5, 2008
While working in Waverly, the Nechama crew is staying at the University of Northern Iowa Lutheran Student Center. "We are always looking for more volunteers," Borochoff said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Charles City Municipal Band to present its patriotic concert Jul 4, 2008
Sobolik is a 1987 Charles City High School graduate and attended the University of Northern Iowa. He has sung with Up With People and the State Fair Singers, but most notably he sings in the U.S. Army s Mens Chorus ( Pershing s Own ) where he is a Sgt. 1st Class. (Charles City Press, IO)
West, Cedar Falls finish strong Jul 4, 2008
Linn-Mar standout and University of Northern Iowa recruit Jaye Hutchinson dominated the first game, but the Tigers shut down a late Lions rally in the nightcap for a Mississippi Valley Conference split. Linn-Mar put three runs on the scoreboard in the first inning of the opener, and Hutchinson took it from there. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Waterloo administrator takes job at Braille school Jul 4, 2008
State University and a master s degree in special education, with an emphasis on students facing severe disabilities, from the University of Northern Iowa. He also has completed some post-graduate work from UNI in educational leadership. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
7 Waukee cheerleaders earn All-American status Jul 4, 2008
The two-day private camp was held at Waukee High School, although the organization holds several camps throughout Iowa at Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, and at Okoboji throughout the summer. When the dates of the camps did not fit in with the teams' schedule, however, Head Cheerleading Coach Bobbie Tucker contacted the organization to see if a private camp could be held for her teams. (Dallas County News, IA)
Bob A. Sheldon (1936-2008) (18) Jul 2, 2008
He graduated from East High School in 1954 and attended the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Sheldon worked for State Farm Insurance for 40 years, owning the Sheldon Agency until retiring in April. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Thelma Ness Winter Jul 2, 2008
She attended the University of Northern Iowa for two years and graduated from the University of Iowa. After her marriage, she and her husband operated Winter s Grocery Stores in Wilton, Atalissa and West Liberty. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
GRAD Connection ensuring more Waterloo students earn high school diploma Jul 1, 2008
Next fall, O'Connor plans to attend Hawkeye or Kaplan University to study business management and later transfer to the University of Northern Iowa. GRAD Connection's requirements are relaxed, to a degree. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
The pride of Cedar Falls was evident in flood response (3) Jun 30, 2008
What better comfort for all of us, then, to remember, seeing the youth, our youth, the young of Cedar Falls, our kids, our high school and junior high students, our students from the University of Northern Iowa, our kids coming from their own jobs --- all to throw sandbags at the Cedar River. Throwing sandbags to save their future, their Cedar Falls. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Waterloo schools make progress narrowing racial divide in grades Jun 29, 2008
Two former students now teach in the district after cultivating an interest in education through a University of Northern Iowa program they participated in during high school. The district has sought to bolster teachers' sensitivity to students' backgrounds through its cultural competency training. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
College Hill Arts Festival turns up heat on summer with artistic variety, Kelley artwork Jun 29, 2008
CHAF takes place on a shady corner of the University of Northern Iowa campus at 23rd and College streets. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. July 18 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Roberts guilty of lesser charges Jun 28, 2008
Roberts is a starting defensive back on the University of Northern Iowa football team. He was originally charged with interference with official acts causing serious injury, a Class D felony, and interference causing bodily injury, an aggravated misdeanor, after a scuffle at the Main Event Center in Cedar Falls in March. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Arkansas expected to name Bucknam coach (1) Jun 28, 2008
Chris Bucknam ~ADVERTISING~ Friday, June 27, 2008 12:01 PM CDT Arkansas expected to name Bucknam coach By DOUG NEWHOFF, Sports Editor CEDAR FALLS --- University of Northern Iowa director of running programs Chris Bucknam has accepted an offer to become head men's track and cross country coach at the University of Arkansas, The Courier learned this morning. Unconfirmed reports of the move began circulating in UNI and Arkansas circles Thursday night when attempts to reach Bucknam and new Arkansas... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
$350,000 grant bolsters PE in Keokuk schools Jun 28, 2008
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The Yin of Gary, the Yang of Matt, Paul and Chris Jun 27, 2008
Clark recently graduated from Buena Vista University, Cook from the University of Northern Iowa; and Benedict graduated from North Park University in Chicago a year ago. Benedict works fulltime as a freelance video producer. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Art elite: 14 of 23 Emerging Iowa Artists have ties to ISU Jun 27, 2008
This year's elite group includes students and graduates from ISU, Drake University, University of Northern Iowa, Grand View College, Graceland University and Morningside College. An on-site jury will score each of the student artists and determine a Best of Show Emerging Iowa Artist, who will receive a $1,000 award. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Tall grass: Summer science course teaches about Iowa’s prairies Jun 26, 2008
The whole idea for the class came from a course Melinda and I had taken sponsored by (the University of Northern Iowa) last summer, she noted. The purpose of the program, Sande said, is to teach science concepts, encourage investigation and promote continual learning. (Charles City Press, IO)
Trial will ensue after altercation with police Jun 26, 2008
Brandon Latrel Keith, 23, a former University of Northern Iowa football player, entered guilty pleas to rioting and interference with official acts Tuesday in Black Hawk County District Court. He was given two years of probation for the interference charge and granted a deferred judgment for rioting, which means that charge will come off his record if he successfully completes probation. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Whitmer is named Class 2A all-state Jun 25, 2008
The senior, who's headed to the University of Northern Iowa on a soccer scholarship in the fall, was named to the 2008 Class 2A all-state soccer second team by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union this week. Whitmer, who was also a standout performer on the Warriors' basketball team, was named to the team as a forward. (Dallas County News, IA)
Childhood education is key to life success Jun 24, 2008
"We have substantial evidence to prove early childhood programming is the key," said Gloria Kirkland-Holmes, associate professor of early childhood education at the University of Northern Iowa. "If we get to grade three, we're pretty late.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
FAU Volleyball Announces 2008 Schedule Jun 24, 2008
The University of Northern Iowa, the University of North Florida and Bethune-Cookman University will make up the rest of the field. It is the first home tournament for the Owls since the 2005 season and since the FAU Arena underwent a major renovation last summer. (Fausports.com)
Area towns continue to recover from flood Jun 21, 2008
On Monday, June 23, the Butler County Development Corp. and the University of Northern Iowa Business Center will meet with business owners at 4 p.m. in the Greene Public Library to discuss assistance options. Many Greene businesses were hard hit by the flood water, but there is progress. (Charles City Press, IO)
Flood forces scaled back Sturgis Falls, Cedar Basin celebrations Jun 20, 2008
Sturgis Falls, Cedar Basin and city organizers said the scaled-down arrangement was the best compromise that could be reached to conduct a festival that would be the least stressful on city and University of Northern Iowa authorities already busy with flood relief ... oldandgrey wrote on Jun 19, 2008 7:32 PM:" Here is the press release for Sturgis Falls Celebration. With Island Park, Tourist Park, Sturgis Park and Gateway Park being totally engulfed and severely damaged by raging flood waters... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
UNI Awarded National Duals Through 2011 Jun 20, 2008
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Man to blame for Iowa flooding? Jun 19, 2008
Enshayan, director of an environmental center at the University of Northern Iowa, suspects that this natural disaster wasn't really all that natural. He points out that the heavy rains fell on a landscape radically reengineered by humans. (MSNBC -- Race)
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Cedar Falls is home to the University of Northern Iowa. A few weeks ago, an EF-5 tornado ripped across several counties in northeast Iowa, including Black Hawk County, killing eight. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Father's Day brings special meaning to Kalona family Jun 19, 2008
"I can't sit down and have girly-girl talks with my daughters, but I can have girl-dad talks with them. I just try to be the best dad I possibly can." After graduating from University of Northern Iowa in 1985, Cayton took a job as a high school teacher at Mid-Prairie and ended up teaching at the high school for 24 years. During that time, Cayton was married to Jackie Mihm and had 3 daughters, Erin, 16, Courtney, 12 and Emily, 10. (Kalona News, IA)
Wernimont/Muller Engagement Jun 18, 2008
She received her Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Northern Iowa in 2007, and is currently employed as a speech therapist by the Cass County Memorial Hospital. The groom-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Atlantic High School and 2007 graduate of Iowa State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Kids' day camp a reprieve from storm cleanup Jun 18, 2008
On Monday, another sound began floating through Parkersburg streets as children gathered for the first day of Operation Falcon Pride, a day camp sponsored by the University of Northern Iowa and McElroy Trust. From the parking lot of St. Patrick's Catholic Church one could hear the sound of children's laughter and shrieks of excitement. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Business briefs Jun 18, 2008
WATERLOO --- The University of Northern Iowa Regional Business Center-SBDC will offer QuickBooks Pro software training at the RBC office, 212 E. Fourth St.. "QuickBooks Pro for Beginner Users" is a three-session class targeted at QuickBooks beginners. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
ISU welcomes student interns relocated from UI Jun 18, 2008
Iowa AGEP is a program funded jointly by the National Science Foundation, and the three Iowa Regents universities: ISU, the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa. The primary goal of the program is to significantly increase the number of doctorate degrees awarded to underrepresented U.S. minority students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, according to the AGEP Web site. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Cleats to spikes: Baseball, track in week's work for Hutzell Jun 17, 2008
Hutzell pitched in two of the three A-D-M games during the week, while also finding time to compete in the Senior Spotlight Track and Field Meet Saturday at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. (See story inside. (Dallas County News, IA)
Stories from North Cedar blocked by the floodwaters (1) Jun 16, 2008
Many of the residents of northern Cedar Falls were rescued and taken by bus to emergency shelters at the University of Northern Iowa, where the media was denied access to victims. Once again, the story went untold. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
UNI's Jansen, Mulder place at championships Jun 15, 2008
Still, the University of Northern Iowa track senior from Orange City, Iowa, couldn't complain about a fourth-place performance in the shot put Saturday at the NCAA Outdoor Championships held at Drake Stadium. After all, it was a personal best. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
UNI's Oamen sixth in high jump at NCAA outdoor nationals Jun 14, 2008
Still, the University of Northern Iowa sophomore from Hinton, Iowa, claimed All-American honors with a sixth-place effort of 7-1 1/2 in high jump competition Friday night at the NCAA Outdoor Championships held at Drake Stadium. Oamen's leg hit the bar when he attempted 7-2 1/2. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
An update on Justin Case, modern art Jun 14, 2008
ADVERTISING~ Monday, June 9, 2008 9:26 AM CDT An update on Justin Case, modern art By Dennis Clayson On occasion in this space, I like to keep abreast of our more famous University of Northern Iowa graduates. Since I am an art aficionado, I have tried in the past to keep current on the times and career of Justin Case, UNI's most celebrated art graduate. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Area hotels booked Jun 13, 2008
The agency set up a shelter in the West Gym at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Contact Amie Steffen at (319) 291-1464 or. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Regents discuss sex assault policy, advance $47 million Carver renovation Jun 13, 2008
Miles asked Lopes to resubmit the proposal later, and the representatives from the other regent institutions - Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa - to consider similar policies. He asked Lopes to present the UI policy at the regents' August meeting. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Lone Tree teacher Tim Navarra tapped as new Highland high school principal Jun 13, 2008
Navarra received his Masters in Educational Leadership from Drake University in 2008 and has a bachelors in Social Studies from the University of Northern Iowa. He grew up and went to high school at Southeast Polk in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Mulder, Jansen move on in nationals Jun 12, 2008
The University of Northern Iowa junior from Orange City finished second in his qualifying heat of the men's 800 meters Wednesday in the 2008 NCAA Division I Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. "I knew you had to finish in the top three in your heat to make it to the semifinals so I wasn't worried too much about my time,'' said the graduate of Unity Christian High School. "It'll get a lot more serious today in the semifinals. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sandbagged levee holds in Cedar Falls and protects downtown Jun 12, 2008
Jennifer Waldron was among the volunteers brought in on buses from the University of Northern Iowa ... Waldron, a University of Northern Iowa faculty member, helped pass sandbags down the levee on Tuesday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Williams, Duea 2nd in 'all-star' Jun 12, 2008
Waukee was well-represented on Team Iowa last Saturday in the Senior All-Star Spotlight Track and Field Meet at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Team Iowa competed against top senior athletes from Illinois, South Dakota and Wisconsin in the meet. (Dallas County News, IA)
Cedar Terrace area of Waterloo urged to evacuate Jun 11, 2008
People living in this neighborhood can find shelter at the West Gym on the University of Northern Iowa s campus. Signs are out directing people to this shelter in Cedar Falls. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Deluge: Area gets soaking; braces for more (24) Jun 11, 2008
Boats from New Hartford and neighboring fire departments were ferrying stranded residents to school buses that took them to a Red Cross shelter at the University of Northern Iowa's West Gym ... Red Cross shelters opened Sunday at the West Gym on the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls and at Hoover Middle School in Waterloo. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Evacuations under way from record flood Jun 10, 2008
Neighbor Traci Wutzke said she spent Monday sandbagging with other neighbors and members of the University of Northern Iowa football team who volunteered. She spent the evening away from home as precaution and received a call at 4:15 a.m. today that the trailer was under water. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
International program benefits UNI students, host families Jun 10, 2008
It wasn't until she met John and Margie Keiser from Cedar Falls through the University of Northern Iowa's International Friendship Program that she became acquainted with her new surroundings and began to feel more at home. "I had heard about the International Friendship Program back in Bangkok when the assistant director of international admissions from UNI came to recruit students," said Jungjaturapit. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Gateway Football Conference Changes Its Name Jun 7, 2008
Members of the Missouri Valley Football Conference (and initial year of membership) include Illinois State University (1985), Indiana State University (1986), Missouri State University (1985), North Dakota State University (2008), the University of Northern Iowa (1985), South Dakota State University (2008), Southern Illinois University (1985), Western Illinois University (1985), and Youngstown State University (1997). Five Missouri Valley Football Conference members also compete in the Missouri... (Siusalukis.com)
Triplett's retirement ends 33-year career Jun 7, 2008
After graduating from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's degree in physical education and health in 1974, Triplett began his career at Central Catholic Middle School in Mason City as the PE teacher, activities director and head coach of the girls' tennis team. He returned to his hometown, Fonda, as a PE teacher and baseball and basketball coach for two years, where "we had a really good run with an outstanding baseball team," before he spent a year at North Winneshiek as the head... (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
Thursday, June 5, 2008 (42) Jun 6, 2008
WATERLOO Eunice Ann Dell, 59, of 203 Candlewick Road, died Sunday, June 1, at Allen Hospital of natural causes; services 11 a.m. Friday at Antioch Baptist Church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery; visitation 4 to 7 p.m. today at the church, with community tributes from 6 to 7 p.m.; visitation 9 a.m. until services Friday at the church; Sanders Funeral Service, 232-5667, is in charge of arrangements; memorials to American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association or to the... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
UNI football player shoots for music career after graduation Jun 6, 2008
"It actually came about by accident," said Kirk, a defensive end with the University of Northern Iowa football team. " I was at a music bar my freshman year in college and the manager got me up on stage. I played three songs and that's when I started taking guitar a little more seriously.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Eunice A. Dell (1949-2008) (14) Jun 5, 2008
She had been enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa, where she graduated with a major in accounting ... Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association or to the family for the previously established Sammie L. Dell Scholarship Fund for minority students at both Hawkeye Community College and the University of Northern Iowa. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Sioux City will host Delta Kappa Gamma convention Jun 4, 2008
Higginbotham received a bachelor's degree in elementary education and child development from Iowa State Univeristy and a master's degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was established in 1929. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Golfing fun (even in the rain) Jun 4, 2008
Coaches from the University of Northern Iowa and Charles City teed up with other golfers in the annual Wendall Williams UNI. Coaches Golfing Outing, held out at Cedar Ridge Golf Course. (Charles City Press, IO)
Primary: Johnson gets GOP nod for sheriff; Blackwell nips Krutsinger for third Demo supevisors slot Jun 4, 2008
And Democrats chose a University of Northern Iowa assistant professor, Michael Blackwell over a retired sheriff s captain, Dan Krutsinger, to join two incumbents in filling out their slate of candidates running to keep control of the county Board of Supervisors in the fall. Johnson, a captain in the Sheriff s Office, won a landslide victory over current Deputy William Bill Locke and Dennis Kubik, the brother of retiring Sheriff Mike Kubik, who returned to Iowa recently after retiring from the... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Primary: Berry wins renomination; Hageman wins GOP nod to face Kressig Jun 4, 2008
In the House District 19 Republican primary, University of Northern Iowa professor Carlin Hageman won nearly 78 percent of the vote in defeating Marshall Shoemaker, a recent UNI graduate. Hageman will face Democratic incumbent Bob Kressig in the general election. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Booten recovers to place No. 7 Jun 3, 2008
Booten and Reding will be attending the University of Northern Iowa this fall but their tennis player will be limited to the school's club team and not the interscholastic women's team. Booten also bid farewell to her coach, Linda Reding. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
WCFSO names new executive director begins June 18 Jun 3, 2008
Pawlak earned her bachelor of music degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Jason Weinberger is music director and conductor. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
UNI's Jansen wins, Mulder runner-up in NCAA regional Jun 1, 2008
LINCOLN -- Siouxlanders Rachel Jansen and Tyler Mulder of the University of Northern Iowa continued outstanding track and field campaigns here Saturday in the the NCAA Division I Midwest Regional at the Ed Weir Track. Jansen, a senior and former Iowa state prep champ at MOC-Floyd Valley, won the women's shot put with a heave of 56 feet, 10 inches, and Mulder, a junior out of Orange City Unity Christian High School, finished second the men's 800 meters in a UNI school record 1:46. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Steve Martin comedy 'The Underpants' opens at Theatre UNI Jun 1, 2008
Seniors Sam Garles, right, and Kiera Haaland, practice lines from an upcoming play, "Underpants," in the Strayer-Wood Theatre at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 ... "That's the object lesson of the play," said Theatre UNI Director Jay Edelnant, laughing as he described the premise in "The Underpants," the Steve Martin comedy being performed Friday through next Sunday at the Strayer-Wood Theatre on the University of Northern Iowa campus. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Turtle power Jun 1, 2008
"They have a remarkable ability to survive. I see some on the road having been hit by a car or in a field that looks like they've been hit by a disc," said University of Northern Iowa biology professor Jeff Tamplin. "They routinely survive having limbs chewed off.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tornado 2008: Parkersburg owners begin plotting path back into business Jun 1, 2008
The University of Northern Iowa s Regional Business Center, Butler County Development and federal Small Business Administration invited business owners to the church to start the process of rebuilding business in Parkersburg. Maureen Collins-Williams, the regional business center s director, said businesses in the tornado-damaged town will have financial and planning help. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
