Bidding Opens on Peregrine Financial Headquarters

Russell Wasendorf Sr., the founder of Peregrine Financial Group, is in prison on charges he embezzled over $200 million. His properties, including PFG's state-of-art headquarters, are being auctioned off.

UNI President Allen to Make Announcement on 'Milestone for UNI's Teacher Education Program'

According to University of Northern Iowa public relations, "The announcement will have a significant impact on students pursuing education careers and on faculty teaching and research. Allen will be joined by Gov. Terry Branstad and special gu

Watch This: Spinutech Employees do the Harlem Shake

Because you can never, apparently, have too much Harlem Shake.

What are the Snowfall Totals from Winter Storm Rocky?

Twenty-four hour snowfall totals for Cedar Falls from Winter Storm Rocky are much higher than the one to three inches that was originally predicted.

Snow Day! Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College Cancel School After Winter Storm Rocky

The schools started the morning with a two-hour delay.

Sequestration 2013: Congress to Cedar Falls: 'Drop Dead'?

President Obama today targeted Congress for putting "games" over thousands of jobs, and he asked for help to prevent sequestration. Here's how to contact your Congressman. Meanwhile, Republicans criticized the president for campaigning on

Day After Cedar Falls Superintendent Rescinds Resignation, School Board Calls Special Meeting to Discuss Wells' Employment Contract

Cedar Falls Superintendent Mike Wells sent out a letter of resignation and then withdrew that resignation on Monday.

Sex Offender Arrested After Tip to Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers

A criminal charge is merely an accusation and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Marijuana and Public Intoxication Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the police. It does not represent a conviction.

Board of Regents Seeks Nominees from Public for Regents Transparency Task Force

At its meeting on Feb. 6, the Board of Regents approved the composition of the Regents Transparency Task Force. Among the members of the committee will be one representative of the public.

Music Students Present 'Opera Gala' and More: Northern Iowan Reader

Student music groups at UNI collaborate in the GBPAC, students are encouraged to participate in NISG elections and UNI falls to Denver in their BracketBusters game.

Watch This: Skool'd: 'Lana Del Rey Remix' by Cedar Falls Hip Hop Group (Warning: Explicit Language)

Cedar Falls hip hop group Skool'd is a on a mission to release a video every Monday. Here's their latest offering.

Update: No UNI Night Classes; Cedar Falls, Waterloo Schools Dismissing Early Tuesday as Winter Storm Rocky Hits Iowa

Another winter storm has descended on Iowa. Check back here for updates on an cancellations or delays, road conditions, snowfall totals and more.

Update: Ahead of Contract Renewal Vote, Cedar Falls Superintendent Mike Wells Resigns, Then Withdraws Resignation

Cedar Falls School District Superintendent Mike Wells has been in the position less than a year. The school board will soon vote on whether to give him a three-year contract.

Police: Teen Asking for Donations Wasn't Affiliated With Memorial Fund for Murdered Evansdale Girls

A memorial is being planned for abducted Evansdale cousins Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins. Residents are warning residents to be careful of scams.

Air Quality Advisory Issued for Black Hawk and Linn Counties

The Iowa DNR recommends that Iowans living in Black Hawk and Linn Counties with respiratory or heart disease, as well as elderly and children limit prolonged outdoor exertion in the area until air quality conditions improve.

Poll: Support for Medical Marijuana in Iowa Slipping

Support for medical marijuana in Iowa is slipping, but most Iowans still support legalizing pot for the sick, according to the latest Iowa Poll by the Des Moines Register.

Sequester Could Crunch Schools, Social Services, Military, UNI Programs

If lawmakers don't strike a deal, an automatic budget cut would begin that would trim $85 billion from the budget between March and September.

Drunk Driving and Possession of Marijuana Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the police. It does not represent a conviction.

NCAA Basketball Tournament 2013: March Madness Bubble Watch

Is UNI on the bubble?

Cedar Falls Weather: Midwest Storm Could Blow Through with More Snow on Tuesday and Wednesday

Cedar Falls is expected to see up to three inches of snow over Tuesday and Wednesday.

Scratch Cupcakery Grows Again With West Des Moines Location, Gluten-Free Options

Natalie Brown's Cedar Falls bakery that started with a tiny storefront on Main Street has opened its third location and is experimenting with offering gluten-free cupcakes from Lisa's Baked2Order in Waterloo.

2013 Oscar Results and Where to Watch Academy Award Nominees and Winners in Cedar Falls

What time do the Academy Awards begin and who are the winners? Argo, Lincoln, Life of Pi, Silver Linings Playbook, Les Misérables and Django Unchained all came in with big wins.

NCAA Tournament: Ali Farokhmanesh and UNI Upset of Kansas Makes ESPN Top 75 Moments of All Time List

Remember when Ali Farokhmanesh and the Northern Iowa Panthers were household names after upsetting the Kansas Jayhawks? Many still remember that game.

Did 'Here Comes the Boom' Win the Fight to Stay on Top at Cedar Falls Redbox This Week?

Check out the top Cedar Falls Redbox top flicks.

New Scheels Prepares to Open as College Square, Crossroads Stores Close Doors

The new location will employ more than 150 people and will offer a fudge shop with Starbucks coffee, a Big Buck Hunter simulator, a ‘Photo-Op’ Booth, and a 5-sport simulator, as well as an in-store archery range.

Cedar Falls Police Will Begin 48-Hour Parking Enforcement Feb. 25th: Winter Storm Q Update

With the recent snow fall in the metro area, snow plows and salt trucks need to be able to remove snow in all public right-of-ways to help ensure safe travel throughout town.

Snowfall Totals, Delays, Road Conditions: Winter Storm Q Blankets Cedar Falls

With snow still coming down Friday morning, classes were delayed or canceled and snow emergencies were in effect.

Sale of Marijuana, Criminal Mischief and Drunk Driving Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Cedar Falls Police. It does not represent a conviction.

Report: Police Question Cedar Falls High Student About Threatening Tweet

Cedar Falls parents received an email that the high school was "alerted of a potential threat" Tuesday.

Memorial for Lyric and Elizabeth Planned and Rastetter Comes Under Fire: Cedar Falls News Roundup

A quick roundup of local news links, including progress on an Iowa education reform bill, contention over a bill to restrict political activity by the Board of Regents and some photos of Taylor Morris riding with professional rally driver Ken Block.

Cedar Falls Woman Wins $10K Lottery Prize

A Cedar Falls woman won the first of nine prizes of $10,000 playing the lottery's "10X Cash" instant-scratch game.

Allen Clinic Pharmacy to Take Old, Expired and Unused Medications Feb. 25

Consumers are disposing of unused medicines by flushing them down the drain, adding pharmaceutical pollution to water supplies. In addition, medicines thrown in the trash can end up in landfills if not first picked up by children, pets or anyone rummagi

UNI Delayed, Cedar Falls, Waterloo Schools Closed Friday; Cedar Falls, Waterloo Declare Snow Emergency: Winter Storm Q Updates

How much snow will Winter Storm Q dump on Cedar Falls, what will the road conditions be, and will it cancel school? We'll keep you updated.

2013 Fuel Cost: Obama to Blame for Iowa's Soaring Gas Prices?

Iowa gas prices could hit $4.20 in April, and they've already spiked 59 cents from January.

Watch This: UNI Student Makes Half-Court Shot

At the UNI vs. Creighton men's basketball game a University of Northern Iowa Panther fan hit a half-court shot.

UNI Accounting Students Offer Free Income Tax Assistance

Looking for help with your income tax return? Accounting students at the University of Northern Iowa are standing by to help.

Wanted: Terry Lee Kiefer in Connection to Meth Lab Fire at EconoLodge in Waterloo

Police say Megan Hemmer, 24, and Kiefer, 21, were manufacturing methamphetamine in the hotel at the time of the fire.

Students Perform for Autistic Children and More: Northern Iowan Reader

A devised theatre class at UNI creates a special performance for unique children, Kirb Check digs Miss Wonderful and Jacqui Kalin shines in her final year on the UNI women's basketball team.

Cedar Falls Family Plants Little Free Library in Their Yard, Offers Books for All

The Little Free Library project aims to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide.