Talley stumbled into chemistry at the University of Northern Iowa after finding business classes unbearably dull.

FORBES: The Chemical Cobbler

Athletic Directors such as Troy Dannen of the University of Northern Iowa think the loss of such games could cripple the budget of institutions like his.

FORBES: Elimination Of Guarantee Games Increases Likelihood Of NCAA Breakup

In addition to the loss of jobs, Wasendorf was also involved in the restaurant business, provided charitable contributions and was a benefactor to the University of Northern Iowa.

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"I know I should get at least 30 minutes of physical activity in every day, " says Christopher Edginton, a 66-year-old professor of leisure services at the University of Northern Iowa who took niacin for several years.

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At an event on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, throngs of giddy students leap to their feet when he appears and drown out most of his rambling stump speech with rapturous applause.

ECONOMIST: The Republicans

Josh Mahoney, a junior at University of Northern Iowa, is a prime example of the logistics conundrum facing both voters and campaigns.

CNN: Iowa students could sway caucuses, if they show up