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UNI President Mark Nook plans to retire in July 2027 after nearly a decade

If you're a Panther, you'll want to know this one: UNI President Mark Nook announced Friday, Oct. 23 that he'll retire at the end of the 2026-27 academic year.

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Nook's tenure by the numbers

$342,842,222
raised in the record fundraising campaign that ended in 2026
9,366
students enrolled at UNI this fall
11th
president of UNI, a role Nook has held since Feb. 1, 2017

Sources: Northern Iowan, KWWL

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SportsCedar Falls native Jack Campbell says he has full movement in his lower body after a neck injuryIf you've been waiting for word on Jack Campbell, here it is. The Cedar Falls native and Detroit Lions linebacker said in a statement Wednesday that he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body. He was hurt Sunday, Nov. 1, in Detroit's 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings.Today’s editionRead Prep SportsCedar Falls volleyball falls to Dallas Center-Grimes in a Class 5A state quarterfinalSeventh-seeded Cedar Falls won the opening set of its Class 5A quarterfinal Monday at Xtream Arena in Coralville, then lost the next three to No. 2 Dallas Center-Grimes. The Mustangs are in their first year in the 5A tournament.Wednesday’s editionRead SportsJack Campbell is still in a Detroit-area hospital, but preliminary indications are positiveCedar Falls native Jack Campbell is still hospitalized, and KGAN says “preliminary indications are positive.” The Lions linebacker went down on the first play of the fourth quarter Sunday after tackling fellow Iowa alum T.J. Hockenson. He stayed motionless for more than 10 minutes before he was carted off on a backboard.Tuesday’s editionRead BusinessDeere plans to bring more than 275 laid-off workers back to WaterlooDeere plans to bring more than 275 laid-off workers back to its Waterloo plant, and another 60 will return to its Quad Cities plant, Radio Iowa reports. Deere said in a news release Friday, Oct. 30, that it's also hiring more than 400 new employees in Iowa, Illinois and Kansas. Workers previously on layoff in Waterloo, the Quad Cities, Ottumwa and Dubuque have all been asked to return, the company said.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Road workThe Iowa Department of Transportation plans to replace the signalized intersection of Iowa 58 and Greenhill Road in Cedar Falls with an interchange, with construction expected in 2029 and 2030.

    The Iowa Department of Transportation plans to replace the signalized intersection of Iowa 58 and Greenhill Road in Cedar Falls with an interchange, with construction expected in 2029 and 2030. An open house runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tue., Nov. 10, at Cedar Falls Public Works, 2200 Technology Parkway.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KGAN

  • HoopsUNI men's basketball opened the Kyle Green era with a 106-70 win over Division III Cornell College on Tuesday at the McLeod Center.

    UNI men's basketball opened the Kyle Green era with a 106-70 win over Division III Cornell College on Tuesday at the McLeod Center. Carson Vis led the Panthers with 18 points off the bench, and Greyson Uelmen added 17 points, seven rebounds and three steals. UNI used a 19-2 second-half run after holding a three-point lead at the break.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KIMT, CBS Sports

  • City CouncilThe Cedar Falls City Council on Monday approved an application for a state loan to design improvements to the Water Reclamation Facility.

    The Cedar Falls City Council on Monday approved an application for a state loan to design improvements to the Water Reclamation Facility.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

  • New CEOGrow Cedar Valley appointed Dr. Angie Widner as its new president and CEO.

    Grow Cedar Valley appointed Dr. Angie Widner as its new president and CEO. She's scheduled to start at the beginning of 2027.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KWWL

  • Red KettleThe Salvation Army of Waterloo/Cedar Falls is aiming to raise $224,500 for local assistance with its 2026 Red Kettle Campaign.

    The Salvation Army of Waterloo/Cedar Falls is aiming to raise $224,500 for local assistance with its 2026 Red Kettle Campaign.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

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From KOEL, KHAK and 6 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

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  1. KOEL1 hour ago

    Just Days After Hiring Announcement, John Deere Reveals Plans to Close Two Iowa Plants

    Two Iowa John Deere factories are facing closure, including one that has been operating for more than 100 years.

    Also reported byKHAK

  2. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier9 hours ago

    Photos: Janesville vs. Gehlan Catholic at State Volleyball, Nov. 4

    Photos from Janesville against Gehlan Catholic at the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament on Wednesday at Xtream Arena in Coralville.

  3. KWWL14 hours ago

    Grow Cedar Valley tabs Widner as new president, CEO

    BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) – Officials with Grow Cedar Valley on Wednesday, Nov. 4, issued a press release announcing the appointment of Dr. Angie Widner as the organization's new

  4. KWWL15 hours ago

    Black Hawk County supervisor race winners discuss plans for future

    BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) - Improving the local economy, retaining younger residents with better job opportunities, improving the quality of local water and teamwork amongst each other were among

  5. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier15 hours ago

    Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors shaken up as 4 new faces join incumbent Tavis Hall

    The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors will be almost entirely new but will keep the same political makeup.

  6. Hawk Central17 hours ago

    Jack Campbell gives injury update after being hospitalized on Nov. 1

    The former Iowa football player Jack Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body.

  7. WHO13.com17 hours ago

    Jack Campbell says he has full movement in lower body, making progress with upper body

    Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he is encouraged by his recovery after suffering a neck injury during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. In a statement shared by the Detroit Lions on social media Wednesday afternoon, Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his

    Also reported byKGAN

  8. Business Record17 hours ago

    Business Record Iowa News Headlines: Episode 52: Week of Oct. 28-Nov. 3

    BPC Director of Events Stacey Thompson and Business Record Staff Writer Lisa Rossi host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between Oct. 28-Nov. 3. Read this week’s stories: Business Record Roundup:Public hearing set to consider Krause Group stadium district development agreement Heart…

  9. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier18 hours ago

    Windows on Waterloo webinar on transforming Black’s Building

    Waterloo Community Foundation will host a free Windows on Waterloo Zoom webinar Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. on renovating the historic Black’s Building into a Hyatt hotel.

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UNI President Mark Nook plans to retire in July 2027

Plus, Jack Campbell says he has full movement in his lower body.

The TLDR

  1. UNI President Mark Nook plans to retire in July 2027
  2. Jack Campbell reports full movement in his lower body
  3. Iowa 58 and Greenhill Road interchange planned for 2029-30
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