FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Dave Zarifis, associate director, Department of Public Safety, (319) 273-2712
Tom Romanin, associate vice president for educational and student services, (319) 273-2332
James O'Connor, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – At approximately 7 a.m. today, officers from the University of Northern Iowa Department of Public Safety arrested DeShamus W. Sallis, a UNI senior from Waterloo. Sallis was charged with aggravated assault following investigation into the Nov. 29 assault of a male UNI cheerleader.
Following his arrest at UNI, Sallis was moved to the Black Hawk County jail where he awaits arraignment later today. In addition to the criminal charge, Sallis will be subject to university discipline.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Morris Mikkelsen, Director of Facilities Planning, (319) 273-6181
Greg Spenner, executive director, Associated Builders & Contractors of Iowa
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Story Construction Co. of Ames, general contractor for the University of Northern Iowa's Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), recently received two awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa for its work on the $23 million structure.
Story won the trade association's top award, “2000 Project of the Year,” from among the 26 projects submitted in this year's competition. The firm and building also won the 2000 Award of Excellence in the General Construction—New, Over $1 Million category.
The Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa is a non-profit construction trade association that represents nearly 500 member construction firms throughout the state. This year marked the 12th annual awards presentation. Midwest Contractor magazine will feature some of the award winners in an upcoming issue.
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