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A second congressional candidate chooses Upper Iowa University to hold forum

Fayette, Iowa (April 6, 2006) — Mike Whalen, a Republican candidate for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, will speak on the Upper Iowa University campus on April 12. The meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Andres Center, located at the corner of Washington and Madison streets in Fayette, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Whalen will discuss issues important to his campaign, such as job creation, social security reform, renewable fuels, sanctity of life, estate tax, and tort reform.

The meeting is open to the public at no charge, and all Fayette county residents, civic leaders, university staff and students are invited to attend.

Upper Iowa University is a non-partisan institution. For non-partisan information regarding the U.S. congressional candidates, go to www.uselections.com.

About Upper Iowa University

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing educational excellence and leadership development to approximately 6,000 students – both nationally and internationally -- at our traditional campus in picturesque Fayette, Iowa; through our various online degree programs; at our U.S. centers; via our correspondence program; and at our international centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Vancouver, Canada. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in the delivery of accredited, quality education and is proud of its diverse range of student populations and progressive, flexible options for traditional and non-traditional students of all ages. To learn more about Upper Iowa University, its degree programs, locations and renowned scholars, please visit us at www.uiu.edu.

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Upper Iowa University
Public Relations
Sheila Miller, Director
563-425-5326
millers@uiu.edu

Upper Iowa University
Public Relations
P.O. Box 1859
Fayette, IA 52142-1859