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1 | Vox Pop: After you graduate from UNI, where would you like to live and why? Northern Iowan 119:53, p.5 |
Samaria Barnes asks four students where they would like to live after graduating from UNI and why? The four students interviewed are Mitchell Dietz, Samantha Ehler, Kylie Fink, and David Mulimbi; photos. | |
2 | UNI kicker breaking records in his hometown Northern Iowan 119:47, p.6 |
Caden Shea interviews Matthew Cook, the kicker for the UNI football team, about his thoughts on breaking a school record and what football means to him; photo. | |
3 | Black-owned businesses bloom in the Cedar Valley Northern Iowan 119:39, p.1 |
Executive director of ONE Cedar Valley Joy Briscoe and Formed business owner Ebony King share what Black History Month means to them and stories of their background and businesses; photo. | |
4 | UNI to host championship round of international business competition Northern Iowan 119:36, p.1 |
The Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) Worldwide Case Competition will take place at UNI March 3-13. This is the 27th year of the competition and the eighth time UNI has had a team make it to the championship round; photo. | |
5 | UNI to host championship round of international business competition Northern Iowan 119:36, p.1 |
The Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) Worldwide Case Competition will take place at UNI March 3-13. This is the 27th year of the competition and the eighth time UNI has had a team make it to the championship round; photo. | |
6 | Seerley Boulevard's iconic flowering trees replanted after 60 years Northern Iowan 119:19, p.1 |
Kate Murphy gives a report on the replanting of the iconic crabapple trees that have been lining Seerley Boulevard since the 1960s. Supervisor of the Cedar Falls Public Works and Parks Brett Morris explains that the crabapple trees were at the end of their life span and a lot of them had dead branches that didn't bloom anymore. A local citizen Mary Brammer talks about the excitement that the locals are feeling to see these new trees grow in place of the old ones; photo. | |
7 | 2022 midterms approach Northern Iowan 119:16, p.1 |
Mallory Schmitz gives readers information on early voting and absentee ballot requests for the upcoming midterm election; photo. | |
8 | International students and culture shock Northern Iowan 119:16, p.5 |
Guest columnist Patrice Watson interviews various UNI international students about the culture shocks they have experienced on campus. Some of the common culture shocks the students have experienced is smiling and making eye contact when passing people, the difference in clothing styles, and the more informal classes; photo. | |
9 | Then and now: HOCO on the Hill Northern Iowan 119:14, p.1 |
Mallory Schmitz writes about the opening of College Street better known as the Hill during homecoming since the riots of 1996. Cedar Fall's Acting Chief of Police Mark Howard talks about his experiences with the Hill the past few homecoming years and what the Cedar Falls Police plans to do for homecoming in the future; photo. | |
10 | Cedar Falls Ghost Tours ring in spooky season Northern Iowan 119:9, p.1 |
Lauren Riensche researched and created the Cedar Falls Ghost Tours which started in October of 2021 and are continuing this October as part of the Cedar Falls Historical Society. The ghost tour tells the history and ghost stories of the Main Street area in Cedar Falls; photo. | |
11 | A sneak peek behind the curtain Northern Iowan 119:5, p.1 |
Mallory Schmitz interviews "Hairspray" cast member, Lauren Johnson who talks about her background and gives her thoughts on the musical that will be performing in GBPAC this fall; photo. | |
12 | New women's health clinic opens in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 119:4, p.1 |
Caroline Christensen writes about MercyOne's new OB/GYN clinic on Bluebell Road in Cedar Falls. The clinic provides services such as preventative reproductive care, general wellness check ups, STI testing, and pregnancy care; photo. | |
13 | Square One Vintage: a local hotspot for vintage apparel Northern Iowan 119:4, p.1 |
UNI graphic design alumni Evan Suchomel and current UNI biology and earth science student Damien Lindsey opened a vintage apparel shop in Cedar Valley. The shop sells anything ranging from T-shirts to sweatshirts to denim. | |
14 | Construction in motion on campus Northern Iowan 119:2, p.1 |
Caroline Christensen writes about the various construction that will continue throughout the year. Buildings including ITTC, Redecker Center, and the Campanile will all have maintenance work done; photo. | |
15 | Dementia simulation helps raise awareness Northern Iowan 118:53, p.1 |
The first dementia simulation house is founded in the state of Iowa with the help of UNI professors and students; photo. | |
16 | Local businesses offer autumn festive fun Northern Iowan 118:15, p.1 |
Local main street businesses promote their new seasonal items; photo. | |
17 | UNI Now! and Welcome Week: Back and better than ever Northern Iowan 118:2, p.1 |
UNI's new orientation coordinator Joellen Hatchett kept old traditions while creating new ones for this years Welcome Week and UNI Now! for both old and new students. Lauren McGuill gives more details of the specific events held throughout the week; photos. | |
18 | College Hill parking changes arrive Northern Iowan 117:14, p.2 |
The City of Cedar Falls, the College Hill Partnership, and UNI have added a 50 cent hourly fee to two parking lots on College Hill which used to be free. New Pay Station Smart Meters along with an app called 'Park Smarter' are now in use to help with parking in these areas; photo. | |
19 | "Imagine College Hill!" returns Northern Iowan 117:13, p.2 |
The City of Cedar Falls is hosting a series of events online and over Zoom as a part of its "Imagine College Hill!" project. | |
20 | Town hall touts community engagement Northern Iowan 117:12, p.2 |
The UNI Office of Community Engagement held a virtual town hall about community challenges and problem-solving; photo. | |
21 | Local mask mandates: Waterloo extends, Black Hawk County fails to pass Northern Iowan 117:11, p.2 |
The Waterloo City Council approved an extension to the city-wide mask mandate, while the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors failed to pass a county-wide mask mandate. The City of Cedar Falls also has a mask mandate in place. | |
22 | Students, community react to mandate Northern Iowan 117:8, p.1 |
Cedar Falls City Council initiate a city wide mask mandate, Mayor Rob Green says that they feel encouraged to wear a mask to protect not only others physical health, but mental as well. Students Kristin Rasmussen and Isaac Vos share their concerns for the virus; photo. | |
23 | UNI English alumni roundtable event discusses library careers Northern Iowan 116:42, p.5 |
The English program hosted a roundtable of alumni working in the library field on March 6. Professor Jim O'Loughlin introduced panelists Jessica Bamford-Love, Alissa Cornick, and Zach Lowe, show discussed their job experiences; photo. | |
24 | Special election raises issues of PSO Northern Iowan 116:41, p.1 |
In the wake of council member Rob Green's resignation to serve as the mayor of Cedar Falls, the Cedar Falls City Council voted to have Nick Taiber fill the vacated seat. Cedar Falls residents petitioned to fill the at-large seat by special election; the petition was approved and the election will take place on March 24. Those on the ballot include Kelly Dunn, T.J. Frein, Fred Perrymann, Penny Popp, and LeaAnn Saul, but not Taiber. Taiber decided not to run due to controversy about potential implementation of a public safety officer (PSO) program. The PSO program, implemented in 2015, is a paid on-call proram to cross-train staff to assist police and fire safety efforts. Members of the community have argued against or in favor of the program based upon their views of its safety training. Taiber had led the council's decision to eliminate firefighter positions and replace them with PSOs; photo. | |
25 | Guest column: It's a great big world Northern Iowan 116:37, p.3 |
Senior Megan Bradford discusses plans for life after graduation, and urges other students to explore and think about what they want; photo. | |
26 | Columnist Bennethum gives Cedar Valley Recommendations Northern Iowan 116:33, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, it is important to be involved with events on campus and in the Cedar Valley area. Bennethum lists recommendations in the community including Escape Cedar Valley, Get Air, Adrenaline X Laser Tag, Cedar Valley Art and Wine, Hurling Hatchet, as well as UNI events. | |
27 | Students donate at spring blood drive Northern Iowan 116:33, p.2 |
The LifeServe Blood Center spring blood drive was held in the Old Central Ballroom in Maucker Union on February 4. It was sponsored by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NCA) and Office of Community Engagement. Cedar Falls site supervisor Marena Williams spoke about the importance of donating blood; photo. | |
28 | Imagine College Hill! kickoff workshop planned Northern Iowan 116:30, p.5 |
Students and community members are invited to the Imagine College Hill! kickoff visioning workshop on January 29 at the Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE). Through the program, the College Hill Partnership will gather public ideas and feedback on revisioning the district; photo. | |
29 | Packing the Dome for MLK Day Northern Iowan 116:29, p.1 |
Around 1,500 volunteers gathered at the UNI-Dome on Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service to pack backpacks for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. It was the largest volunteer event in the Cedar Valley to date, packing 48,000 bags; photos. | |
30 | Shooting in Cedar Falls leaves 1 dead Northern Iowan 116:26, p.2 |
Grant Thomas Saul was confirmed dead after shots were fired in an apartment above Los Cabos Family Restaurant in Cedar Falls on December 4. | |
31 | Hurts Donuts opens in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 116:21, p.1 |
Janelle and Scott Wilks co-own and operate Hurts Donuts, which had its grand opening in Cedar Falls on October 6. They handed out 1,200 donuts to those passing by in exchange for hugs; photo. | |
32 | Panther Portrait: Howl O' Ween Pet Parade Northern Iowan 116:15, p.4 |
The Cedar Falls downtown district hosted its second annual Howl O' Ween Pet Parade on October 19th, 2019. The event benefited the American Cancer Society; photo. | |
33 | What's new in Cedar Falls? Northern Iowan 116:1, p.7 |
Some of the businesses new to Cedar Falls for the 2019-2020 school year include two new eateries, a new home store, a CBD store, a hotel, and an axe-throwing gym; photos. | |
34 | EatStreet launches in Cedar Valley Northern Iowan 115:44, p.1 |
EatStreet, a Midwest-based online food delivery service, is launching in the Cedar Falls-Waterloo area; photo. | |
35 | PSO program divides community Northern Iowan 115:31, p.1 |
Cedar Falls' Public Safety Officer (PSO) program, which cross-trains staff, is supported by those who view it as lowering costs and improving safety but condemned by those, including the figherfighters' union, that says it leaves the city understaffed by professional firefighters; photos. | |
36 | 2016 Student Guide Northern Iowan 112:54, p. |
The summer 2016 student guide, including letters of welcome, information about higher education, and features of Cedar Falls; photos. | |
37 | CVDIY: Art, music and more Northern Iowan 112:54, p.1 |
The music and art festival Cedar Valley Do It Yourself Fest III will take place at the Cedar Falls restored Boat House on June 3; photos. | |
38 | Chalk controversy on College St. Northern Iowan 112:53, p.1 |
Businesses on College Hill and Main Street were chalked with anti-sexual assault messages on April 8; photo. | |
39 | Bourbon Street to be replaced Northern Iowan 112:51, p.1 |
The Cedar Falls downtown restaurant Bourbon Street will close and re-open as the Noble Oak; photo. | |
40 | UNI 7: Activism impacts campus nearly half a century later Northern Iowan 112:47, p.1 |
In 1970, a group of students that became known as the UNI Seven led a demonstration and movement on campus that eventually resulted in a space for multi-cultural students to gather; photo. | |
41 | CF does it the roundabout way Northern Iowan 112:44, p.2 |
Cedar Falls is constructing roundabouts on University Avenue; students respond; photo. | |
42 | V-day plans that won't break the bank Northern Iowan 112:35, p.4 |
There are many low-cost ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day both on and off campus; photo. | |
43 | Know your rental rights Northern Iowan 112:21, p.2 |
Northern Iowa Student Governemnt (NISG) will hold a "Know Your Rental Rights" event on November 11 to inform students about their rights as renters and the new City of Cedar Falls rental ordinance. | |
44 | Racial hostility plagues CV Northern Iowan 112:16, p.1 |
Members of campus respond to a report published in the Huffington Post naming Waterloo-Cedar Falls the 10th-worst place for black Americans to live in the United States; photo. | |
45 | Fresh food and friendly faces Northern Iowan 112:5, p.5 |
Olsasky discusses and encourages students to go to the College Hill Farmer's Market. | |
46 | Roundabouts: the crisis of our times Northern Iowan 112:5, p.3 |
Columnist Michael Jackson discusses the proposed roundabouts on University Avenue and why he believes people are upset over nothing; photo. | |
47 | Off campus? Off the mind of students Northern Iowan 112:3, p.1 |
Few students know about the many off-campus events that UNI hosts, ranging from speakers to art displays. Rod Library is hosting a series called "Latino Americans: 500 Years of History," including an event where Dr. Michael D. Blackwell spoke at the Waterloo Center for the Arts; photo. | |
48 | Main Street Northern Iowan 111:54, p. |
An introduction to Main Street and a few of the most popular shops; photo. | |
49 | The Hill Northern Iowan 111:54, p. |
An introduction to The Hill near campus and some popular restaurants and shops; photo. | |
50 | Council bans tandem bicycles Northern Iowan 11:46, p.4 |
Satire article poking fun at the Cedar Falls City Council; photo. | |
51 | No injuries in off campus fire Northern Iowan 111:39, p.1 |
No injuries were reported in an off campus fire; photo. | |
52 | Rental code passed final reading Northern Iowan 111:37, p.1 |
New rental laws will be implemented on non related renters. | |
53 | New plaza on Main Street Northern Iowan 111:34, p.1 |
The City of Cedar Falls is continuing plans to renovate the downtown area to re-unite Cedar Falls with the Cedar River; photo. | |
54 | Letter from the editor Northern Iowan 111:33, p.3 |
Student Amber Rouse discusses the City of Cedar Falls' effort on plowing the roads after a recent snowstorm. | |
55 | Ordinance passed second reading Northern Iowan 111:33, p.1 |
City of Cedar Falls passed a second reading of a new housing ordnance targeted at students renting homes surrounding campus; photo. | |
56 | A call for public action, Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 111:29, p.1 |
Student Corey Cooling talks about his feelings on the Cedar Falls City Councils decision to not decriminalize marijuana and how it takes focus off real crime. | |
57 | Holiday spirit on main Northern Iowan 111:26, p.7 |
Holiday celebrations are taking place on Main Street in Cedar Falls. | |
58 | Rental talks continue Northern Iowan 111:20, p.2 |
The City of Cedar Falls continues to plan the changes set for rental properties around campus. | |
59 | Red Cross looking for blood donations Northern Iowan 111:8, p.2 |
The Red Cross has set up thirty-three blood drives in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area; photo. | |
60 | Unlocked cars lead to thefts Northern Iowan 111:8, p.1 |
Nineteen car owners reported thefts from their unlocked cars on one night; photo. | |
61 | Caribou is calling all coffee-lovers Northern Iowan 111:4, p.1 |
Caribou Coffee has officially started brewing in Cedar Falls on University Avenue; photo. | |
62 | Cedar Falls looks to restrict rentals Northern Iowan 111:3, p.1 |
A task force was created in Cedar Falls to confront an abundance of rental problems. | |
63 | Watch out for housing restrictions Northern Iowan 111:2, p.3 |
Student Eric Boisen warns students about new housing restrictions that are to be enacted by the City of Cedar Falls; photo. | |
64 | Get your outdoor fix in the Cedar Valley Northern Iowan 111:1, p.6 |
A compilation of activities around campus for students to do; photo. | |
65 | One hurt in collision Northern Iowan 111:1, p.2 |
A two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of 20th and Olive streets near campus; photo. | |
66 | Stepping into the spotlight Northern Iowan 111:1, p.10 |
Students have the opportunity to go to many theatrical shows offered in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area; photo. | |
67 | Cedar Falls is No. 22 on 'Great Affordable College Towns List' Public Relations News Release 2014:2, p.1 |
Cedar Falls, home to UNI, was ranked No. 22 on the list of "50 Great Affordable College Towns". It is also the only city in Iowa to be on the list. | |
68 | Don't get a ticket Northern Iowan 110:55, p. |
The article explains the rules of parking at UNI. It gives tips on how to avoid getting a ticket. | |
69 | Get your outdoor fix in the Cedar Valley Northern Iowan 110:55, p. |
Describes the many fun things that are available for outdoors enthusiasts in the Cedar Valley. | |
70 | Grab a bite to eat in the Cedar Valley Northern Iowan 110:55, p. |
Gives different places to eat that are located in and around Cedar Falls. | |
71 | New businesses grace Cedar Valley Northern Iowan 110:55, p. |
Features new businesses located around Cedar Falls. | |
72 | Top 5 underrated places and events in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 110:55, p. |
Says the farmer's markets, the Lamppost Theater Co., the Hearst Center for the Arts, the Oster Regent Theater, and Sissy's Sircus are all underrated places and events in Cedar Falls. | |
73 | Alleged sexual assault on the hill Northern Iowan 110:54, p.2 |
The UNI Police Department investigated an alleged sexual assault. Anyone with information regarding the alleged assault is encouraged to call the UNI Police Department. | |
74 | Discrimination is no small matter Northern Iowan 110:45, p.4 |
Says Keegan Strabala's opinions in his recent letter to the editor reflect that of the ignorant majority. Says discrimination is no small matter to those who experience it. | |
75 | Bringing tunes to the Hill Northern Iowan 110:42, p.1 |
Talks about what the Hill has to offer. Students are able to eat, dance, sing, and listen to live music at various places on the Hill. These places include The Hydrant, The Octopus, and Gingers; photo. | |
76 | That word doesn't mean what you think it does Northern Iowan 110:40, p.3 |
Says that students make negative assumptions about Waterloo. People often call Waterloo a "ghetto" and associate it with crime. Says that Waterloo does not have the highest crime rate in Iowa. People need to educate themselves on Waterloo. | |
77 | Cedar Falls crime rate drops in 2013 Northern Iowan 110:35, p.1 |
Crime rates in Cedar Falls have dropped 12.1 percent since 2012. Captain Jeff Sitzmann of the Cedar Falls Police Department attributes the decrease both to Cedar Falls citizens and to the nature of crime. | |
78 | Local bar to turn out the lights Northern Iowan 110:33, p.6 |
The HuB is set to close its door in mid-May 2014. There are no set future plans for the space currently occupied by The HuB; photo. | |
79 | Cedar Falls gets down with the holidays Northern Iowan 110:27, p.6 |
Businesses located in downtown Cedar Falls hosted the 12th annual Jingle and Mingle as well as the 5th annual Holiday Hoopla event. These events are aimed to bring more shoppers downtown, and to help these businesses advertise this holiday season; photo. | |
80 | CF bus route may face changes Northern Iowan 110:26, p.1 |
The Cedar Falls City Council will vote on reducing bus hours or eliminating the bus route all together. Many international students and underclassmen rely on the bus system to get around Cedar Falls, and this change would greatly affect them; photo. | |
81 | Holiday hoopla Northern Iowan 110:26, p.5 |
Advertisement for local businesses and events they are hosting this holiday season. | |
82 | UNI could sharply impact C. F. City Council elections Northern Iowan 110:10, p.1 |
Cedar Falls City Council elections are right around the corner. Students can participate in the Cedar Falls City Council election by voting on November 5. Column tells where each ward is located; photo. | |
83 | Report shows UNI has fewer crimes than ISU and U of I Northern Iowan 110:8, p.1 |
The University of Northern Iowa's campus is safer than both Iowa State University's and the University of Iowa's. Under the Cleary Act, the university must disclose all campus crime reports to the Iowa Department of Education each year. | |
84 | Cedar Falls Main Street welcomed UNI students on move-in weekend Northern Iowan 110:2, p.8 |
Many students participated in the Panthers on Main welcome activity. Students were able to explore the various businesses on Main Street. There were promotions offered by businesses for this event; photo. | |
85 | College Hill Arts Festival reaches 35th year at UNI Northern Iowan 109:56, p.1 |
About seventy-five artists displayed their work for people to view and purchase. Five corporate sponsors get together and award $500 cash. Three jurors judge the artists and pick five that are best in show; photo. | |
86 | 10. Grab a bite to eat in CF Northern Iowan 109:54, p. |
Advertises different restaurants in Cedar Falls. | |
87 | 17. Don't get a ticket! Northern Iowan 109:54, p. |
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88 | 8. Get to know your unique Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 109:54, p. |
Encourages new students to explore Cedar Falls and find out what it has to offer. Cup of Joe, Los Cabos, Maple Lanes, Mohair Pear, and 4 Queens are just a few of the unique places students like to go to get off of campus; photo. | |
89 | College Hill welcomes new faces and spaces Northern Iowan 109:54, p.1 |
Kyle Dehmlow opened Social House on College Hill, in what was most recently Banditos. Marcus Kjeldsen opened Gingers Pub, in what was once Mojo's. He also runs The HuB; photo. | |
90 | Local music festival coming to College Hill Northern Iowan 109:54, p.6 |
The first College Hill Music Festival will take place on May 4. This is an opportunity to showcase the local music scene. The lineup will feature 14 bands, and a festival pass will cost ten dollars. | |
91 | Fun and discounts put the 'O' in WOW Northern Iowan 109:50, p.5 |
Women's Outrageous Weekend, or WOW, will be help on April 26 and 27 on Main Street. The event will include free makeovers. | |
92 | Pipe bomb found in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 109:50, p.1 |
One day after the Boston Marathon attack, employees of the city of Cedar Falls found a pipe bomb in a storm drain in a residential area in Cedar Falls. The Cedar Falls police department, along with the Waterloo bomb squad, secured the scene. | |
93 | Miss Wonderful brings a unique shopping experience to downtown Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 109:36, p.6 |
Ann Eastman owns Miss Wonderful, a new shop in downtown Cedar Falls. It specializes in vintage clothing, furniture, records, and jewelry. | |
94 | Walk A Mile In Their Shoes to raise poverty awareness Northern Iowan 109:27, p.8 |
Cedar Valley Hospital House hosts "Walk A Mile In Their Shoes" event in December to raise awareness of poverty in Cedar Valley community. Event includes 1.5 mile walk in Waterloo. | |
95 | Holiday Hoopla Northern Iowan 109:25, p.8 |
Holiday Hoopla in downtown Cedar Falls events and seasonal calendar. | |
96 | Cedar Falls Blue Zones hosts UNI campus kickoff Northern Iowan 109:19, p.3 |
Blue Zone Project is promoted on campus to foster healthy living and environments. Event offered information on getting involved and joining the project. | |
97 | Event at UNI to commemorate Blue Zones designation Public Relations News Release 2012:101, p.1 |
Event to promote awareness of healthy habits to be held at Maucker Union. Cedar Falls and Waterloo have been selected to participate in the Blue Zones initiative, promoting healthy habits in the community. | |
98 | Life after Price Lab: Level II field experiences Northern Iowan 109:7, p.1 |
New field experience consists of a two week mini-course followed by a minimum of twenty-five hour field experience during a six week period. Waterloo and Cedar Falls schools are providing areas for field experience; photo. | |
99 | Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 109:1, p.7 |
Scenes from "Panthers on Main". The event helped introduce new students to downtown Cedar Falls; photo. | |
100 | 37th annual Sturgis Falls Celebration to bring Mardi Gras flavor to Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 108:57, p.1 |
Dozens of events, including a parade and live music, will highlight the weekend long celebration. Arts and crafts for kids will be available. Various vendors will have food and beverages available for sale; photo. |