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CEDAR FALLS The University of Northern Iowa inducted five individuals and the 1950 wrestling team into the Athletics Hall of Fame in a ceremony Oct. 17. Mason City s Lowell Cook and former Mason City resident Floyd Oglesby were members of the 1950 UNI wrestling team that won the NCAA Championship. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
News in brief Oct 22, 2009
Dodge, La'James College-Mason City, Minnesota State University, North Iowa Co. College(Calmar) North Iowa Co. College (NIACC), Rasmussen College, Solon Professional Academy, Simpson College, SW Minnesota State University, University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Iowa, Upper Iowa University, Waldorf College, Wayne State College, Wyotech College and Faust Institute of Cosmetology. After the college fair , senior and junior parents are invited to come listen to a speaker... (Forest City Summit, IO)
Mohamed Mohamed named MVC Athlete of the Week Oct 22, 2009
NORTHERN IOWA The University of Northern Iowa men's cross country team took home a sixth place finish while the women finished in eighth place Friday evening at the Bradley Classic. Freshman Thibault Vandenabeele took first place overall in the men's 8k race, clocking in at a time of 24:48. (Siusalukis.com)
Cheerleading Invitational Oct 21, 2009
The event featured area schools as well as the University of Northern Iowa cheerleaders. For more on this event, please see Tuesday's Press. (Charles City Press, IO)
Regents call for hiring freeze at universities Oct 15, 2009
The regents urged presidents of the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa to consider a temporary tuition surcharge and temporary and permanent layoffs, among other cuts. Plans to chop $60 million from the schools' budgets were laid out Wednesday at a special telephone meeting in the wake of an unprecedented 10 percent, across-the-board budget cut ordered by Gov. Chet Culver last week. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Tigers sink Colorado in OT Oct 10, 2009
The Tigers are set to face the University of Northern Iowa on Friday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m. and will open conference play against Oklahoma State (6-3-0) on Sunday at 1 p.m.. . (Mutigers.com)
How David Letterman is able to control the narrative on affairs Oct 3, 2009
It helps to have a national TV show as a platform for controlling the message, points out Harry Brod, professor of philosophy at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, adding "Letterman comes off looking good because politicians can't give their spin on TV without being asked uncomfortable questions: Were you honest with your primary partner, do you consider these relationships exploitative because you were their boss?". Indeed, he adds, Letterman was able to control not only the... (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Soccer Travels to Face Texas Oct 2, 2009
The Tigers are set to face the University of Northern Iowa on Friday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m. and will open conference play against Oklahoma State (6-3-0) on Sunday at 1 p.m.. 09/20/2009 - W. Soccer. (Mutigers.com)
Younger McDermott picks UNI Oct 2, 2009
The Ames High senior accepted a scholarship offer Tuesday from the University of Northern Iowa, where his dad Iowa State men s basketball coach Greg McDermott played and coached. Doug McDermott will be eligible for the 2010-11 season at UNI.. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Muscatine native helps plug holes in America's health care (3) Sep 30, 2009
She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from the University of Northern Iowa, and a master s in public health from the University at Albany, New York. Tina played a role in supporting what became a federal bill known as Michelle s Law that was enacted by Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush last fall. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Jones - Houseman (6) Sep 25, 2009
She received her bachelor s from the University of Northern Iowa in 2007 ... He received his bachelor s in business management from the University of Northern Iowa in 2008. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Soccer Returns Home Friday Sep 25, 2009
The Tigers are set to face the University of Northern Iowa on Friday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m. and will open conference play against Oklahoma State (6-3-0) on Sunday at 1 p.m.. LAST TIME OUT Last weekend, the Tigers competed in the UCLA Women's Cup in Los Angeles, Calif. (Mutigers.com)
Student wins $10K writing award Sep 24, 2009
Barbara Lounsberry, a writer and professor at the University of Northern Iowa who was one of the contest s judges, called the result artful, adding that the essay reveals a sharp eye. Gilmore says this recognition has built his confidence and convinced him that writing is his calling. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Former congressmen at Univ. of Northern Iowa Sep 24, 2009
Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2009 CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) -- Students at the University of Northern Iowa have heard from a pair of former congressman who tout careers in public service. Former Missouri congressman Bill Burlison, a Democrat, and former Pennsylvania Republican Rep. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Despite criticism, ACORN pledges survival Sep 24, 2009
"There has long been an effort by conservative media and Republicans to ... take down ACORN," says Christopher Martin, a journalism professor at the University of Northern Iowa and co-author of a study that concluded conservative and traditional news media have repeated unfounded allegations of ACORN voter fraud. Structure may need face lift. (USA Today)
UNI moves up behind Bermel's 70 Sep 22, 2009
--- Kyle Bermel fired a closing round of 70 Sunday as the University of Northern Iowa men's golf team climbed to a 14th-place finish at the Falcon Invitational at Colorado State. Bermel finished the weekend at 217 to tie for 20th place individually. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
K.C. guard commits to Panthers Sep 22, 2009
The University of Northern Iowa, however, had already been aware of Lyle's basketball skills for more than a year. Perhaps that explains why Lyle, a 6-foot-1 shooting guard from Kansas City, Mo. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Some UNI students take issue with C.F. candidates comments (3873) Sep 22, 2009
Rewerts, a 22-year-old University of Northern Iowa student, said last week in media interviews that he is running for mayor of Cedar Falls because he feels like the city treats students as second-class citizens. Josh Wilson, a 21-year-old UNI student, is circulating a petition to get the Northern Iowa Student Government to censure Rewerts for his comments. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
UNI administrators plan 'community day' Sep 21, 2009
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Science (of) rocks Sep 21, 2009
The event is part of Earth Science Week held in cooperation with the University of Northern Iowa earth science department. Lundy said he hopes the event shows people the role earth sciences play in people's daily lives. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
WCFSO kicks off 80th anniversary season with innovative programming Sep 21, 2009
Music Director Jason Weinberger will trade his baton for a clarinet and join members of the University of Northern Iowa String Quartet performing music by Mozart ... University of Northern Iowa School of Music faculty member Jeff Brich (tenor) also will be featured. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Three seek to be C.F. mayor Sep 20, 2009
Rewerts is a 22-year-old junior at the University of Northern Iowa, two years younger than Crews when he first was elected in 1971. Voters in Cedar Falls will have five city positions on the Nov. 3 ballot, but only two of those races feature contested races. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
STEM classes popular with Carver students Sep 20, 2009
Her curriculum was designed by a University of Northern Iowa professor and is part of a grant-funded research project. Students learned about the process an inventor goes through in creating or improving upon a product and how ideas change over time, leading to new inventions. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
NU honored for academic, athletic achievement Sep 18, 2009
"Milder's milestoneCoach Steve Milder has been through it all during his 32-year tenure at West Central High in Maynard. The 1973 University of Northern Iowa graduate is in his 125th season of coaching football (38), basketball (31), track (30) and baseball (26).Last Friday, Milder reached another milestone as West Central's win over East Central improved his career football coaching record to 200-119."No one gets to this level, 200 wins, without a couple of things in place," Milder said. "One,... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
UNI promotes McDonough Sep 18, 2009
McDonough has been serving in that position in an interim capacity since July. An Osceola native, McDonough has served as UNI's associate director of media relations since 2005. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Tenors fourth in 'Talent' show Sep 18, 2009
CEDAR FALLS --- The Texas Tenors, including University of Northern Iowa graduate John Hagen, were among the top five vote-getters on the America's Got Talent finale, but fell short of taking the grand prize. The trio of crooners placed fourth among the top 10 performers, which also included a quintet of dancing sisters, trio of young singing siblings and comedian grandma. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
UNI sets wrestling schedule Sep 18, 2009
The Panthers open their season with intrasquad wrestle-offs Oct. 31 before heading to the Northwestern Duals Nov. 14 where they will start the regular season against Stanford, Eastern Michigan and Purdue. The schedule also includes a Nov. 22 trip to the Sprawl and Brawl in Binghamton, N.Y., where UNI tangles with Michigan State, Rutgers and Harvard, along with a visit to defending national champion Iowa Dec. 10. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Soccer Travels to UCLA Women's Cup Sep 18, 2009
On Friday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m., Missouri will have their first meeting ever with the University of Northern Iowa Panthers. The Tigers open conference play the following Sunday, Sept. 27, against Oklahoma State at 1 p.m. After the brief home stand, Missouri travels to Texas to face two Lone Star State conference rivals. (Mutigers.com)
UPDATE: Texas Tenors fall short on 'America's Got Talent' finals Sep 17, 2009
Skinner beat out music quartet Recycled Percussion from Goffstown, N.H.; crooning trio the Texas Tenors, which featured John Hagen, a University of Northern Iowa graduate from Cedar Falls; and singing sibling act Voices of Glory from Highland, N.Y., to win the show's fourth season. Earlier in the evening, half the finalists were dismissed from the talent competition: breakdancer Hairo Torres from Grants Pass, Ore. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Whitworth College President Bill Robinson resigns Sep 16, 2009
Robinson earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa, a master's degree from Wheaton College, and a doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. He also studied at Princeton Theological Seminary and the Moody Bible Institute. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hawkeyes Entertain In-state Rivals Sep 16, 2009
This Week The University of Iowa soccer team welcomes Iowa State University Friday and the University of Northern Iowa Sunday. Friday's matchup will start at 7 p.m. and Sunday's will kickoff at 1 p.m.. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Brookins transferring to Upper Iowa? Sep 16, 2009
CEDAR FALLS --- University of Northern Iowa football coach Mark Farley confirmed Monday that running back Taylor Brookins has requested and received a release to transfer to Upper Iowa University. But Peacocks coach Tom Shea said Brookins had not enrolled at UIU as of Monday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Former teacher's helping hands reach around the world (4) Sep 16, 2009
Mary attended Muscatine Community College for two years, and then received her bachelor s degree in social studies and English from the University of Northern Iowa in 1968. She later received a master s degree from the University of Iowa. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
UNI men struggle at Gopher Invite Invitational Sep 16, 2009
--- Kyle Bermel and Andy Wass shot 8-over par 224s to tie for 30th place individually and lead the University of Northern Iowa at the Gopher Invitational at Spring Hill Golf Club. The Panthers finished 12th as a team, 55 shots behind winner SMU. Iowa was fifth, 23 strokes back. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Take the Hawkeyes With You: Iowa Podcasts Sep 15, 2009
Audio: Thursday, April 23 The University of Iowa baseball team will travel to Cedar Rapids to take on the University of Northern Iowa in the sixth annual Corridor Classic. The game will mark the final meeting between the two schools because the Northern Iowa baseball program is in its final season. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Owner wants to move financial brokerage headquarters to Cedar Falls (4) Sep 14, 2009
Scott Cawelti, a University of Northern Iowa professor who lives on Beaver Ridge Circle, about a half-mile from the proposed building site, said he is "on the fence" about the project, but leaning toward supporting it. "He's actually building a building which, if it is what he says it is, could actually be pretty good," Cawelti said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Metbriefs SUN::32 Sep 13, 2009
Suzanne Freedman, an associate professor at the University of Northern Iowa College of Education, will talk about forgiveness, including misconceptions ... CEDAR FALLS --- John Warner, president of the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry and the Beyond Benign Foundation, will speak Sept. 24 at the University of Northern Iowa. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Memories still vivid for 9/11 witnesses Sep 12, 2009
Phillip Mauceri, a University of Northern Iowa political science professor, was in New York visiting family the day of the attacks. He grew up in the area, and worked summer jobs during college near the World Trade Center towers, which were destroyed in the attacks. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Kalona administrator post to Schlabaugh Sep 10, 2009
He graduated in May from University of Northern Iowa with a degree in public administration with minors with emphasis on economics and finance. He is working towards a master's degree. (Kalona News, IA)
Saving Grace Sep 10, 2009
The next day, he would barge into Kinnick Stadium and pass for a career-high 270 yards, helping his University of Northern Iowa teammates hand heavily favored Iowa a king-sized scare. And, frankly, four days after two blocked field goals in the closing seconds forced the Panthers to settle for a 17-16 loss, the mood in Cedar Falls is still as cheerful as if they'd actually pulled off the upset. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sierra Leone refugee finds hope, life in Cedar Valley Sep 10, 2009
I never had time to ask him how he arranged it, said Abubakarr, now 27, who recently began his master s degree program in health policy at the University of Northern Iowa. While life in Egypt was better than home, he faced constant harassment, threat of deportation and little chance of obtaining citizenship in Egypt. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Pat Fisher named new CommUNITY Education director Sep 9, 2009
Geoff Eddie, a University of Northern Iowa student, fulfilled an internship with Fisher all summer and helped in the development of the UNITY Players concept. Fisher said there are immediate needs for volunteers to serve as mentors, Rockin' Readers, Breakfast Buddies and soccer coaches. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Forty years spent at City Hall Sep 9, 2009
Cutler, a 1967 graduate of West High School, attended the University of Northern Iowa for a year and Gates Business College before hiring on with the city. Her first job was in the old Urban Renewal office under director George Griebenow. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
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After weeks of practice and workouts, Iowa welcomed the University of Northern Iowa to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday to officially kick off the 2009 college football season. Anyone expecting the Hawkeyes to cruise to victory was rudely awakened, as the Panthers stood toe-to-toe with Iowa all the way to the end. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
McQuillen - Crnecki (4) Sep 8, 2009
She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor s in elementary and early childhood education in 2006. She is employed by Professional Athlete. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Love Me or Die retrospective shows artists use of unusual materials Sep 7, 2009
A retrospective exhibition of Chow s sculpture and wearable art, Love Me or Die, is on display at the University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art, now through Sept. 20. At 34, her work has been shown in exhibitions around the world and she has won such prestigious awards as the Louis Comfort Tiffany Award as an emerging, innovative artist. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
New menu has students, teachers excited at PLS Sep 7, 2009
The Price Lab Grassroots Cafe opened this year, but parents, University of Northern Iowa educators and locally grown food expert Rob Stanley have worked for more than a year behind the scenes to make the program viable. We had three big goals with this project: serve healthy food, support our local economy and reduce the waste we produced, said Stanley, the school s food service director and owner of Roots Market. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Great escape: Hawkeyes block two kicks in final seven seconds to beat Panthers Sep 7, 2009
IOWA CITY, Iowa The University of Northern Iowa football team was seven seconds away from springing the biggest upset in the program s history. After driving 69 yards in approximately two minutes, the Panthers needed just a 40-yard field goal from Billy Hallgren to upend 22nd-ranked Iowa on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Coss' Corner: Hawkeye openers don't typically provide this much drama Sep 7, 2009
And even though the University of Northern Iowa is a top-five program in the Football Championship Subdivision, 22nd-ranked Iowa was a 24 1/2-point favorite Saturday. This was slated to be another early- or middle-round knockout. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
School, board elections set for Tuesday Sep 7, 2009
Pohl is an assistant professor of public relations at the University of Northern Iowa. Other races. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Sullivan named Couriers assistant sports editor Sep 7, 2009
Sullivan s duties at The Courier have included beat coverage of Iowa, Iowa State and University of Northern Iowa football. He has also been a fixture at the Drake Relays, the Iowa state high school track and field meets and the state baseball tournament. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Youth minister joins race for Ward 3 council seat Sep 6, 2009
Cox graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and is close to getting a master's degree there in youth administration and human services. He also is a licensed school teacher in Iowa. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
College football: UNI's top receiver out for season with torn ACL Sep 5, 2009
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa A bumpy pre-season has taken an unfortunate twist for the University of Northern Iowa s football team. Sophomore Josh Collins, the Panthers top returning receiver, suffered a knee injury in Wednesday s practice and will miss the entire 2009 season, according to head coach Mark Farley. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
ARTSPLASH 2009: How artsy are we? Sep 5, 2009
In 2007, the University of Northern Iowa conducted a survey for the Iowa Arts Council that targeted six Iowa counties, including Woodbury County, to show the economic impact art had on them during a 12-month period. The survey revealed that the arts generated 73. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Keokuks new teachers bring talent, experience Sep 5, 2009
He graduated from Central Lee High School, Donnellson; Southeastern Community College, Keokuk; and the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, with a bachelor of arts degree. His wife, Rebecca, is a teacher at Blackhawk Elementary in Kahoka, Mo. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Christensen bringing show to C.F. Raceway Sep 4, 2009
Christensen, a University of Northern Iowa graduate, debuted the show nearly a year ago this weekend at the Memphis (Tenn. Motorsports Park. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Mc-loud moment Sep 4, 2009
University of Northern Iowa's volleyball head coach Bobbi Petersen reacts to her team winning a point in the third game of four against Iowa State University at the McCleod Center in Cedar Falls on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. The Panthers lost 3 games to 1. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Rants turns up heat on gubernatorial opponent Sep 3, 2009
"Rants may be trying to get his name back in the news after all this talk about former Gov. Terry Branstad getting into the race," University of Northern Iowa political scientist Chris Larimer said. Polls this summer show Branstad as the only Republican likely to defeat first-term Democrat Gov. Chet Culver in 2010 and Vander Plaats as the frontrunner if Branstad doesn't enter the race. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Coyotes looking for win No. 500 Sep 3, 2009
Not lost on Meierkort and his team is the Coyotes' Sept. 12 game against the University of Northern Iowa, one of the top Division 1 FCS teams in the country. Last year, USD lost to the Panthers 24-13, but Meierkort said beating William Penn is crucial as his team prepares for UNI.. (Sioux City Journal)
Major setback: Hampton sidelined for season with knee injury Sep 2, 2009
With the season opener against the University of Northern Iowa just days away, Iowa s head coach seemed perfectly content to have former walk-on Paki O Meara as his No. 1 running back. Paki has played well for a couple years now, Ferentz said at his first weekly news conference. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Dodds sets up Region 20 office in Mount Pleasant Sep 2, 2009
Dodds and his wife Mary, who teaches fifth grade at Central Lee Community Schools in Donnellson, are the parents of three children in college: Kaitlyn, who attends graduate school at the University of Iowa; Jesse, a senior in engineering at Iowa State University; and Lindsay, an education major at the University of Northern Iowa. Reader Comments. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Mohawks swimmers have experience, expectations Sep 2, 2009
The Mohawks lost Shea Brunsvold a freshman on the University of Northern Iowa swimming team to graduation but return six swimmers with state experience. Veteran coach Steve Hugo hopes that all the hard work in the offseason will make his team tougher in dual meets. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
HCC candidate touts years of teaching, nursing experience Sep 2, 2009
She has since earned a bachelor's degree and teaching certificate from the University of Northern Iowa and is five credits away from earning a master's degree. More Stories from News. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Speaker asks residents to help youth Sep 1, 2009
Programs and activities are intended to encourage at-risk youth to give up gang violence and get back in school, said Bill Downs, board member and professor of social work at the University of Northern Iowa. "So it's the educational piece and the social piece that we hope will come together," Downs said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Panthers will face Hawkeyes with depleted backfield Sep 1, 2009
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa Mark Farley thought he would bring a deep and talented stable of running backs to the University of Northern Iowa s season opener at Iowa. Monday, the stable was much emptier. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
