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Tuesday, June 05, 2012  The six regional network hubs are the first major initiative of the new Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Advisory Council, a public-private partnership.

Saturday, November 19, 2011  Authorities have released the name of a woman found dead in her apartment on the University of Northern Iowa campus.

Saturday, May 07, 2011  Mrs. Obama gave the commencement address Saturday at University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, focusing on public service.

Friday, November 19, 2010  Funerals for two clerks killed during robberies at convenience stores in northern Iowa will be held next week.

Monday, November 08, 2010  Democrats outspent Republicans for the Iowa House, but they lost the vast majority of competitive races in last week's election.

Friday, July 23, 2010  Flash flood watches and warnings are in effect for much of northern Iowa as thunderstorms continue to pelt the state.

Sunday, May 16, 2010  The Dalai Lama will be in Cedar Falls on Tuesday to discuss education and nonviolence.

Monday, April 05, 2010  A University of Northern Iowa meteorology professor says an average of 48 tornados strike in Iowa each year, with the peak months in May and June.

Thursday, March 25, 2010  The Iowa Board of Regents has told the state's three public universities that they should come up with plans to eliminate or reduce use of general funds for their athletic departments.

Friday, March 19, 2010  A report from the state Board of Regents has found that Iowa State University recorded more than double the number of public intoxication arrests in 2009 than the school had in 2008.

Friday, March 19, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.