UNI Tibet Ties Bring Dalai Lama Visit to UNI
The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet visits Cedar Falls today marking a milestone for the University of Northern Iowa. UNI began Tibetan ties in 1994 with the Tibet Fund and has hosted about 30 Tibetan students over 16 years. UNI leaders and President Ben Allen extended the invitation after meetings in 2008.
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Dalai Lama Visit at UNI Sold Out Events
The Dalai Lama’s panel at 9 30 a m and lecture at 2 p m at UNI are sold out but viewers can watch live at the university site and Gazette reporter Diane Heldt will live blog sessions on GazetteOnline.com
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Kidnap suspect found after knife attack at apartment
Police traced a kidnapping to Keith Elson Jr. and Amanda Daniel after a Kwik Shop abduction at 1001 First Ave. SW. Elson, 54, was shot in the chest and taken to St. Luke's Hospital. Daniel, 19, was treated at Mercy Medical Center and released. Daniel had barricaded herself in a bathroom.
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Graveyard shifts linked to higher violence risk says expert
Security consultant Chris McGoey says female clerks on lone graveyard shifts face greater workplace violence risk. He notes most workers on these shifts are male and that robbers target women, citing a 2009 OSHA report listing solo work as a key risk factor for late night retail staff.
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Culver launches bid for second term in Iowa
Gov. Chet Culver opened his re election bid in Des Moines with a five day 41 county tour The former teacher spoke to about 200 supporters at Hoover High School highlighting record of action reform and development and urging a future built on growth He faces no primary opponent but Republicans Terry Branstad Rod Roberts and Bob Vander Plaats contend for the June 8 nomination and the general election is November 2
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Culver Campaign Stops in Cedar Rapids and Anamosa
Governor Chet Culver campaigns across Eastern Iowa with Vice President Biden and Lt. Gov. Judge. At noon he appears with Biden and spouses in Greene Square Park Cedar Rapids. A 3 p.m. stop lands at the University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union River Terrace with Culver and Mari Culver. Judge plans a 3 p.m. appearance in Anamosa. All events open to the public.
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