Polk County asks residents to collect their wild seed

Central Iowans can take an active role today in restoring the disappearing prairieland that once covered the state. Polk County is hosting an event for groups, families and individuals to gather seeds from native prairie grasses and wildflowers.Kami Rankin is...

UNI-Dome turns 25

The University of Northern Iowa celebrates the 25th anniversary of the UNI-Dome today. Spokesperson Heather Johnson says the facility on the west side of the Cedar Falls campus has become a landmark after a questionable beginning. She says there were some people who...

Gore makes a low key entry into Iowa

Former Vice President Al Gore is in Iowa, preparing to deliver a speech tonight in Des Moines. Gore flew into Burlington Friday morning, called a local supporter and went out for breakfast. With a cell phone and a rental car, Gore then made his way to Davenport, where...

Octoberfest comes early to Marshalltown

What do you get if you have an Oktoberfest event during the last weekend of September? Oktemberfest, of course. Marshalltown is hosting the family fun and food festival today and tomorrow with a Grand Parade kicking off at 10 o’clock this morning.Carolyn...