University of Northern Iowa News

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Scott and Tricia Slechta of Fairfield. She graduated from Fairfield High School in 2008.

The phrase "second term curse" is so familiar that it's become a cliche of American politics.

Stacey and Brian Murphy met at the University of Northern Iowa and married in 1996.

UNI President Ben Allen will be retiring this month. Photographed in the Reading Room at Seerley Hall in Cedar Falls.

Hawkins entered Iowa State University eight years ago with a full-ride scholarship that propelled her into her senior year in 2009.

For graduating seniors like Alea Slessor, the open house was a reminder of how many people care about her accomplishments.

Bill Ruud will end his presidential reign at Shippensburg University with what is for him the most rewarding aspect of his job.

Union High School students attended the Senior Prom in style at the Maucker Union on the University of Northern Iowa campus Saturday, April 27th.

Jenna Wexter comes from a bloodline of athletes. But until some family health issues derailed their plans, the Wexters had just one focus.

Scott Joplin Foundation Board President and long time director at Bothwell Regional Health Center Nevin Almquist has been living in Sedalia since 1967 and he has been making the most of his time here ever since.

Graduates look on as first lady Michelle Obama gives the commencement address at the University of Northern Iowa graduation on May 7, 2011in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

The Margaret Wilson Scholarship committee of the Birmingham United Methodist Church met recently to award the scholarships for 2013.

The first Chin Burmese student arrived at Wilma Sime Roundy Elementary School three years ago, a smiling preschooler whose father often checked on his progress.

University of Iowa senior education major Molly Good of Marion, Iowa, talks with graduate student financial counselor Sarah Lobb and assistant director of student financial aid Sara Harrington about her loan payment options during a meeting.

Julie Terry was named vice president of advertising. Terry has worked in every advertising department at The Star since joining the company in 1994, most recently as Director of Retail and National Advertising.

Colleges and universities spend thousands of dollars to protect the personal information they have in their computer networks, and officials say guarding against hacking and intrusion requires constant vigilance.

Haywood-Rino joins the Darling team from Taylor Morrison's Houston division, where she spent eight years as vice president of sales and marketing for the company.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville gets the message out to 100 percent of its students via text message if an emergency happens on its campus.

A state audit says a former concessions employee for the University of Northern Iowa pocketed hundreds of dollars from the school.

An audit requested by the University of Northern Iowa found changes to internal controls are needed in the concessions operations after it was discovered money was taken from concession stands by a former employee.