Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa SR111: A Resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Northern Iowa
Status: Passed both chambers, March 25, 2026
A Resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Northern Iowa.
What the bill says
A Resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Northern Iowa.
From the introduced text, March 23, 2026:
A Resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Northern Iowa. WHEREAS, the University of Northern Iowa was established in 1876 in Cedar Falls as the Iowa State Normal School to educate teachers and strengthen public education in the state of Iowa; and WHEREAS, the institution grew and evolved over time as the Iowa State Teachers College and the State College of Iowa before becoming the University of Northern Iowa in 1967; and WHEREAS, for 150 years the University of Northern Iowa has remained committed to educating Iowans and preparing graduates who serve communities across all counties of the state; and WHEREAS, the university aligns its programs with Iowa's workforce needs, preparing students for high-demand careers that support the state's economy and future growth; and WHEREAS, the University of Northern Iowa continues to prioritize accessibility and affordability, helping ensure that Iowa students and families have access to a high-quality public university education with manageable levels of student debt; and WHEREAS, the year 2026 also marks the 100th anniversary of the university's campanile and the 50th anniversary of the UNIDome, two landmarks that symbolize the history and spirit of the university LSB 6930XS (2) -1- je/jm 1/2 S.R. community; and WHEREAS, the University of Northern Iowa and its alumni have made lasting contributions to the educational, cultural, …
Sponsors
- Dave Sires (R, 38) · primary sponsor
- Sandy Salmon (R, 29)
- Dotzler Jr., William A. (D, 31)
- Mark Costello (R, 8)
- Annette Sweeney (R, 27)
- Mark Lofgren (R, 48)
- Cindy Winckler (D, 49)
- Molly Donahue (D, 37)
- Janet Petersen (D, 18)
- Adrian Dickey (R, 44)
Latest actions
- : Resolution adopted. S.J. 644 .
- : Introduced, referred to Rules and Administration. S.J. 625 .
Subjects: resolutions-honorary, colleges and universities, university of northern iowa, resolutions
Common questions
- What is SR111?
- SR111 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A Resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Northern Iowa.
- What does SR111 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Northern Iowa.
- What is the status of SR111?
- Passed both chambers as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Resolution adopted. S.J. 644 . (March 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR111?
- Dave Sires (R, 38), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR111?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SR+0111&ga=91
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