Stories from Sunday, October 25, 2015

Burnt amber, succulent plum, deep mahogany -- the vibrant tones of fall leaves jump off the trees. Join the Dickinson County Conservation Board in enjoying the colorful view at Fort Defiance State Park during the next Hike the Wild. Meet at the Dickinson County Nature Center in Okoboji 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and carpool to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources park in Estherville...

Iowa County Sheriff Rob Rotter was just 12 years old when a housekeeper at the Amana Holiday Inn found the bodies of Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison inside the hotel. As the case approaches its 35th anniversary, on Sept. 12, Rotter said that the case is cold but not closed...