First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at UNI spring commencement
First Lady Michelle Obama urged UNI graduates to prize family, service, and openness to new people. She praised Iowans for community work from flood sandbags to tornado cleanup and recalled welcoming moments during the 2008 campaign.
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Diane Heidt
Gazette
Cedar Falls
Des Moines
New Delhi
University of Northern Iowa
Michelle Obama
Obama
UNI
Parkersburg
Jairbutter
Ali Farokhmanesh
Uni-Dome
Emerald ash borer creeping into Iowa threatens millions of trees
The emerald ash borer, a destructive beetle, has reached Iowa’s ash trees. Purple traps deployed across northeastern Iowa aim to slow spread, as officials note the pest’s advance mirrors past elm disease impact and warn it could accelerate from a single Find in Allamakee County.
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Mike Wiser
Des Moines
Iowa
Michigan
Sharon Lucik
U.S. Department of
Riculture
Great Lakes Region
Mississippi River
Allamakee County
Lucik
Amana Colonies adapt to lure new tourists in Iowa
The Amana Colonies once Iowa's top tourism draw see declines in sales tax revenue from 2000 to 2006 and the loss of three well known restaurants. Businesses shift to smaller items and new dining options to attract a younger crowd while preserving heritage.
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George C. Ford
Mana
Amana
Iowa
Iowa County
Dubuque
Amana Barn
Brick Halls
Zuber’s
Rose & Thorn
Middle Amana
Bill Leichsenring
Ox Yoke Inn
Colonies
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Amana Society
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Amana Furniture & Clock Shop
Dallas Houtz
Ne Gazette
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Epl
the Gazette
Accent Books
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Gazette Mobile
iTriageHealth.com
Get-Mobile
Stlukescr.org
ST. Luke’s
Iowa Health
Systar
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