Fires

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Fire in the Industrial Technology Center Northern Iowan 115:46, p.2	04/04/2019	On April 3 at approximately 3:00 p.m., a fire broke out in a kiln in the Industrial Technology Center. The building did not have any damage from the fire and no one was injured; photo.
2	PSO program divides community Northern Iowan 115:31, p.1	01/31/2019	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.
3	Fire Destroys Cars, Garage Northern Iowan 114:9, p.1	09/25/2017	On September 23, 2017 a fire broke out in a garage a few blocks from campus. The fire was contained and no one was injured, however two vehicles were totaled; photo
4	No injuries in off campus fire Northern Iowan 111:39, p.1	02/26/2015	No injuries were reported in an off campus fire; photo.
5	False Alarm Northern Iowan 111:22, p.2	11/13/2014	Russell Hall was evacuated due to a pulled fire alarm, the alarmed turned out to be false and had been pulled by accident.
6	MET bus bursts into flames on campus Northern Iowan 111:2, p.1	09/04/2014	A metropolitan transit bus burst into flames in front of Rider Hall. It is speculated to have been caused by an electrical unit and a gas leak; photo.
7	Fire in ITTC causes little damage Northern Iowan 108:22, p.4	11/11/2011	Leaves on fire in the ITTC steam tunnel caused fire alarms to go off in Bartlett Hall and ITTC. A few cables were charred, but still are operational; photo.
8	Fire safety right to know regulations for colleges Northern Iowan 106:21, p.4	11/10/2009	United States Department of Education requires annual reports about fire safety and fire safety features in residence halls. Sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and tornado alarms are included; photo.
9	College Hill apartment set on fire by intoxicated resident Northern Iowan 106:4, p.1	09/11/2009	Fire serves as a wake up call for fire safety in dorms and apartments. Center for Campus Fire Safety formed to promote and provide fire safety information to students; photo.
10	CFFD, CFPD, and UNI Police respond to College Hill fire Northern Iowan 106:2, p.1	09/01/2009	A fire in an apartment above Sub City, a College Hill business, caused smoke damage to the apartment.
11	It would appear that Iowa is cursed Northern Iowan 105:17, p.8	10/28/2008	A look back at the natural disasters that occurred in Iowa over the past twelve months; photo.
12	Fire burns married student apartments Northern Iowan 105:15, p.1	10/21/2008	Extensive damage was done to the kitchen area of an apartment at Hillside Courts. A pan left on the stove is the reported cause. Damage was reported to other apartments; photo.
13	Student services emphasized at Gilchrist Hall rededication Northern Iowan 105:15, p.1	10/21/2008	Following the Gilchrist Hall fire in 2005, Gilchrist Hall has been extensively repaired. The rededication ceremony was a celebration that student services are now in one building; photo.
14	Homecoming lessons, memories Northern Iowan 105:12, p.6	10/10/2008	Memories of bad roommates, students who have consumed too much alcohol, and the Gilchrist Hall fire come back at Homecoming.
15	Gilchrist arsonist let out of jail; sentenced to 30 years, let out after 10 months Northern Iowan 105:5, p.1	09/16/2008	Tanner Wilkens was released at the end of August and put on probation for two to five years; heavy damage to Gilchrist Hall has caused considerable inconvenience; photo.
16	FINALLY! Gilchrist reopens after fire damage repaired Northern Iowan 105:1, p.1	08/29/2008	Three years after the fire, Gilchrist Hall re-opens featuring one stop services for students; photo.
17	Cedar Falls Fire Department responds to two late morning calls from UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:666, p.	05/06/2008	The first call was for a report of smoke coming from a trash compactor north of the UNI-Dome. The second call reported smoke and flames were coming from the grate of a window well north of Latham Hall.
18	American Embassy lit on fire in Serbia Northern Iowan 104:39, p.3	02/29/2008	U. S. embassy building gutted by fire in Belgrade, Serbia; photo.
19	Best of 2007 Northern Iowan 104:28, p.1	01/18/2008	Quick look at most important events of 2007; photo.
20	Sentence handed down for arsonists Northern Iowan 104:16, p.4	10/19/2007	Aaron Lessmeier and Tanner Wilkens were sentenced to thirty years in prison and ordered to repay $2 million following their convictions of setting fire to Gilchrist Hall and other buildings in 2005.
21	Pair sentenced in Gilchrist arson case Northern Iowan 104:15, p.1	10/16/2007	Aaron Scott Lessmeier and Tanner James Wilkens receive three sentences of ten years each to be served consecutively and to repay $2 million in damages for Gilchrist fire.
22	Fire safety tips for students Northern Iowan 104:14, p.2	10/12/2007	Fire Prevention Week is the perfect time to suggest steps students can take avoid dangers of fire; photo.
23	Pair pled guilty in UNI Gilchrist Hall arson case Public Relations News Release 2007:218, p.1	10/12/2007	Aaron Scott Lessmeier and Tanner James Wilkens pled guilty to three counts of arson.
24	Fire damages local home Northern Iowan 104:10, p.3	09/28/2007	$25,000 in damage to area home due to kitchen fire.
25	Fire in McLeod Center Northern Iowan 103:45, p.1	03/23/2007	A spark from a welder's torch set insulation and a soundboard on fire in the McLeod Center; photo.
26	Construction fire reported in UNI's McLeod Center Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/21/2007	A fire was reported in the upper level of the McLeod Center at approximately 10:21 a.m. Wednesday, March 21.
27	Gilchrist arrests made Northern Iowan 103:31, p.1	01/23/2007	Two men from Des Moines have been charged with arson in wake of the fires set in Gilchrist Hall, Lang Hall, and Baker Hall. Two UNI students have been charged with perjury.
28	String fire in Bartlett Hall Northern Iowan 103:31, p.1	01/23/2007	Reckless use of fire charge results after a student used a lighter to set a string on fire.
29	Four arrests made in connection with 2005 UNI campus fires Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	01/22/2007	Four suspects were arrested for the fires set on campus October 16, 2005.
30	Column goes too far Northern Iowan 103:14, p.6	10/13/2006	Responds to Tristan Abbott's Homecoming column; believes that Mr. Abbott came to unwarranted conclusions.
31	One year later, Gilchrist Hall remains closed Northern Iowan 103:11, p.1	10/03/2006	Officials talk about how the university has responded to the fire in Gilchrist Hall; investigation still proceeding; negotiations with insurance company probably drawing to close.
32	Headline humor no joke Northern Iowan 102:54, p.8	04/25/2006	Readers are reminded that the Gilchrist Hall fire had long reaching effects.
33	Northern Iowan responds Northern Iowan 102:54, p.8	04/25/2006	Apology to those involved in the Gilchrist fire from the executive editor of the Northern Iowan.
34	Fire solved (no, not Gilchrist) Electrical engineer determines cause at Hidden Valley Apartments Northern Iowan 102:53, p.1	04/21/2006	Hidden Valley Apartment fire is caused by an electric arc, according to Cedar Falls fire chief Steve Mitchell; photo.
35	Fire on College Street forces students out of apartments Northern Iowan 102:49, p.1	04/07/2006	Fire damaged apartments at 2113 College Street (Hidden Valley Apartments); extensive damage to a portion of the building; no one injured; photo.
36	UNI employees' W-2 forms exposed to virus; advised to proceed with caution Northern Iowan 102:40, p.1	02/24/2006	Information for six thousand UNI employees was subjected to corruption; photo.
37	Gilchrist staff maintaining normalcy Northern Iowan 102:37, p.8	02/14/2006	Shanna Taylor thanks everyone for adapting to changes in service caused by Gilchrist Hall fire.
38	Parking situation absurd Northern Iowan 102:34, p.5	02/03/2006	Thinks parking situation at UNI needs to be changed to accommodate students.
39	Dealing with the backdraft Northern Iowan 102:28, p.7	12/09/2005	Thanks all staff and faculty who have worked hard to keep order after the Homecoming fires.
40	Gilchrist unlikely to be reopened by spring semester Northern Iowan 102:27, p.1	12/06/2005	The damage in Gilchrist Hall is still being assessed; it is unknown when the building will reopen.
41	UNI begins planning to rebuild Gilchrist Hall Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	12/06/2005	Damage to Gilchrist Hall exceeds the $2 million deductible on the university's insurance policy for academic facilities.
42	Adjusters assess Gilchrist damage; no estimates yet Northern Iowan 102:20, p.1	11/04/2005	Damage to Gilchrist Hall is extensive and continues to be evaluated; photo.
43	Student newspaper could stand improvement Northern Iowan 102:19, p.6	11/01/2005	Guy Sims publicly thanks Officer Milissa Wright and the Public Safety staff for their professional performance during the recent Homecoming fires.
44	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:18, p.1	10/28/2005	President Robert Koob discusses the recent fires on campus; photo.
45	Gilchrist damage worse than expected Northern Iowan 102:18, p.1	10/28/2005	Fire in Gilchrist Hall caused departments there to be moved to buildings across campus; hope to return before the close of November; photo.
46	UNI fans and band show sportsmanship Northern Iowan 102:18, p.8	10/28/2005	Theresa Thompson thanks Public Safety for their work during Homecoming weekend and for keeping students safe.
47	Photo opportunity: media tour of Gilchrist Hall -- Monday, Oct. 31 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/27/2005	Media invited to tour Gilchrist Hall and see the damage done by fire.
48	In Friday's issue Northern Iowan 102:17, p.3	10/25/2005	Outline of office relocations due to the recent fire in Gilchrist Hall.
49	Fires disrespectful, stupid Northern Iowan 102:16, p.6	10/21/2005	Alumna Stacy Hansen believes that recent campus fires take the focus off the good things happening at UNI.
50	UNI Police investigate numerous fires on campus Northern Iowan 102:16, p.1	10/21/2005	Five fires have done damage on or around campus recently, but no suspects have been named; includes list of temporary office locations as Gilchrist Hall continues to be inspected and repaired.
51	Arsonists set fire to three campus buildings Northern Iowan 102:15, p.5	10/18/2005	Fires in Lang, Baker, and Gilchrist Halls are under investigation; anyone with information should call UNI Public Safety.
52	Campus fires show signs of neglect Northern Iowan 102:15, p.7	10/18/2005	Believe fires on campus could have been prevented if surveillance were better.
53	Fire in Hillcrest Apartments leaves 36 homeless; police still investigating Northern Iowan 102:15, p.1	10/18/2005	One apartment was a complete loss, while others received mainly smoke damage; no cause has been determined; photo.
54	Fire reported outside UNI Hillside Courts apartments Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/18/2005	No one was injured in a fire located in a small utility structure outside of the Hillside Courts apartment complex.
55	UNI's Gilchrist Hall to be closed Tuesday, Oct. 18, for clean-up from Sunday Fire Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/17/2005	Early-morning fire on Sunday has shut down operations in Gilchrist Hall.
56	UNI's Gilchrist Hall to be closed Monday, Oct. 17, for clean-up from early morning fire. Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/16/2005	Gilchrist Hall shut down, Student Services Center relocated to Maucker Union.
57	Proposed fire station located next to two major apartment complexes Northern Iowan 101:50, p.6	04/12/2005	Set to be build on University Ave, near Hudson road; photo.
58	NI year in news Northern Iowan 100:55, p.1	04/30/2004	Recap of news stories and photographs from the 2003-2004 school year; photo.
59	Fire leaves four HCC students homeless, $60,000 damage Northern Iowan 100:45, p.1	03/26/2004	Due to structural damage from the fire, the house at 21st and Franklin Streets is expected to be leveled; photo.
60	Fire victims talk one year later Northern Iowan 100:34, p.1	02/06/2004	Matthew Olson and Joel Smits express feelings about fire that destroyed their apartment.
61	Main Street ignites for second time this year Northern Iowan 100:14, p.1	10/17/2003	Renovations hindered the effort to squelch the fire at Fourth and Main Streets; renovations thought to be the cause of the fire; photo.
62	NI year in review Northern Iowan 99:55, p.1	05/02/2003	Highlights from the year's big news stories; photo.
63	Arson suspected in Walnut Street fire; four UNI students left without homes Northern Iowan 99:33, p.1	02/04/2003	Investigation continues into a fire that destroyed a home at 2423 Walnut Street.
64	Main St. fire destroys businesses, apartments Northern Iowan 99:31, p.1	01/28/2003	Three businesses and two apartments near 4th and Main Streets in Cedar Falls were destroyed; photo.
65	UNI students left homeless by fire Northern Iowan 99:31, p.1	01/28/2003	The apartment of students Joel Smits and Matt Olson was destroyed in a fire on Main Street; photo.
66	The raging fire Public Relations News Release 2001:521, p.1	06/17/2002	Alan Czarnetzki discusses the current wildfire in Colorado.
67	On this day in history . . . . Northern Iowan 98:43, p.13	03/12/2002	Reviews events in history that occurred from March 10 through March 16.
68	Slowness of Public Safety a disappointment Northern Iowan 98:24, p.8	11/30/2001	Comments on Public Safety's response to a fire alarm in the Kamerick Art Building.
69	University of Iowa Old Capitol renovations go up in smoke Northern Iowan 98:24, p.1	11/30/2001	University of Iowa students and administration are working together to raise funds to rebuild the Old Capitol Dome; photo.
70	When a crisis hits Campus News Network 11:23, p.1	07/17/2001	Lists proper places to contact in the event of a crisis.
71	Kappa Sigma house catches fire Friday Northern Iowan 97:59, p.2	07/13/2001	A fire at the Kappa Sigma house damages the south side roof and upper floor.
72	Kappa Sigma house fire stopped just in time; estimated damage is $60,000 for the UNI fraternity Northern Iowan 97:59, p.1	07/13/2001	Neighbors of the Kappa Sigma house helped keep a fire at the house controlled until the fire department arrived.
73	Fire at UNI fraternity house being investigated Public Relations News Release 2001:8, p.1	07/08/2001	The Kappa Sigma house had a small fire on July 7, 2001.
74	Fire safety Public Relations News Release 2000:240, p.1	02/12/2001	Dean Shoars will give tips on protecting families against a fire in the home.
75	Cigarette cause of Latham Hall fire Northern Iowan 97:6, p.1	09/15/2000	A cigarette ignited plywood around an exhaust fan causing a small fire.
76	Dorm fires spark new candle policy Northern Iowan 97:3, p.1	09/01/2000	Students are no longer allowed to have candles in their residence hall rooms; photo.
77	Controversial year closes at UNI Northern Iowan 96:55, p.1	04/28/2000	Highlights of events that occurred throughout the 1999-2000 academic year including an all-time high enrollment of 13,553; photo.
78	Torch of fire safety keeps burning; Department of Residence considers new rules about candles Northern Iowan 96:34, p.1	02/04/2000	Department of Residence hopes to improve student responses to fire alarms; also addresses other concerns; photo.
79	DOR needs to educate others concerning fire safety Northern Iowan 96:19, p.9	11/02/1999	Students believe the Department of Residence should train students on the use of fire extinguishers and have smaller extinguishers available.
80	Residences disguise blame for recent fire Northern Iowan 96:19, p.9	11/02/1999	Current and former RAs point out that the Dancer Hall fire was started by a candle illegally burning in a room.
81	Questions flare concerning fire extinguishers Northern Iowan 96:17, p.1	10/26/1999	Residents believed October 2 fire damage could have been minimized if they knew the location of a fire extinguisher; photo.
82	Students return to dorm after destructive fire Northern Iowan 96:15, p.13	10/19/1999	Students are moving back into rooms after October 2 fire; repairs continue; photo.
83	Fire procedures save lives, reduce losses in emergencies Northern Iowan 96:12, p.1	10/08/1999	Dorm residents are reminded of fire alarm procedures and encouraged to check their insurance policies for coverage of losses in dormitory fires.
84	This was not a fire drill Northern Iowan 96:11, p.1	10/05/1999	A fire in Dancer Hall on Saturday destroyed one room and caused relocation of twelve first-floor residents; a candle burning in a dorm room has been identified as the cause of the fire; photo.
85	Fire in UNI residence hall Public Relations News Release 1999:67, p.1	10/02/1999	On October 2, 1999, a fire occurred on the first floor of Dancer Hall; one room is a total loss and many others are damaged.
86	Untitled Northern Iowan 95:52, p.1	04/20/1999	Van in Bartlett A parking lot caught fire last Friday morning; photo.
87	Fire deaths on the rise in Cedar Falls; the United States; part two of a two-part story Northern Iowan 95:10, p.3	10/02/1998	Fire deaths are on the rise in the United States; students must take all fire alarms seriously.
88	Fire sends residents dancing out of dorms Northern Iowan 95:9, p.1	09/29/1998	Dancer Hall was evacuated Friday morning when a fire broke out in a seventh floor room.
89	Untitled Campus News Network 9:2, p.	08/31/1998	Resident assistants at fire extinguisher training; photo.
90	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.
91	President Price's goal for the Iowa State Teachers College A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.160	07/01/1995	President Price believes that teacher education is still the appropriate role for the college.
92	Where's the fire? Northern Iowan 91:51, p.1	04/07/1995	Faulty exit sign causes alarm; photo.
93	Dean Shoars certified by National Fire Academy Northern Edition 3:3, p.5	02/01/1995	Directory of Public Safety completes course.
94	Shoars certified by National Fire Academy Campus News Network 5:10, p.2	01/30/1995	Studies fire safety; photo.
95	A 'hot' opportunity for UNI students Northern Edition 2:23, p.7	10/12/1994	Cedar Falls considers student volunteer firefighters.
96	Price Lab School to rebuild gymnasium Northern Iowan 91:7, p.1	09/16/1994	Groundbreaking ceremony for fieldhouse replacement; project should take a year; photo.
97	Branstad to attend groundbreaking for new Price Lab gymnasium Northern Iowan 91:5, p.1	09/09/1994	Governor Branstad will participate in ceremony.
98	New CFFD program brings in students Northern Iowan 91:4, p.2	09/02/1994	UNI students may be interested in volunteer firefighter program proposed by city of Cedar Falls.
99	Price Lab Fieldhouse to be rebuilt Northern Iowa Today 22:2, p.12	09/01/1994	Groundbreaking held September 13, 1994.
100	Fieldhouse replacement design approved by Regents Northern Iowan 90:50, p.1	04/08/1994	Plans for new fieldhouse outlined; budget will be about $2.1 million; photo.