by admin | Sep 29, 2001 | Outdoors
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...
by admin | Sep 29, 2001 | Recreation / Entertainment, Sports
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...
by admin | Sep 29, 2001 | Politics & Government
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...
by admin | Sep 29, 2001 | Crime & Courts, Military
The Forest City Police Department is operating on a bare minimum staff after the National Guard called up two full-time and two reserve officers and the problem could get worse.Three more officers could be called up to duty, leaving only three officers on duty. Chief...
by admin | Sep 29, 2001 | Recreation / Entertainment
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...