An Iowa native, Mardorf was hired in June to lead oversee parks operations and spearhead department initiatives.

Cracked sidewalks. Inaccessible restrooms. No handicapped parking spaces. One estimate says $100 million needed for maintenance at Iowa's state parks.

There are more than 4,400 campsites across Iowa's state parks, recreation areas and forests, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Last year Iowa campsites saw more than 864,000 ...

The Cedar River currently expected to crest at 92.2 feet at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1 in Cedar Falls according to National ...

Iowa is home to 69 state parks. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, we'll review the challenges Iowa's state parks are facing — the budgets has remained flat, creating issues with upkeep and ...

Free Swim Lessons with The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Cedar Rapids Community School District.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources director Kayla Lyons said over the past five years, engineering interns traveled to all state parks with DNR staff to audit accessibility issues.

DELAWARE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Following this week’s severe weather and flood warnings, several Iowa state parks are working to keep their activities open for Memorial Day Campers. “With the ...

Crews were out early in Sioux County, Iowa, after storms Monday night, where officials confirmed winds over 90 mph.

The Iowa DNR says this move will consolidate law enforcement staff and won’t harm public safety in Iowa’s 69 state parks. Some state park advocates disagree.

Iowa state parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day Weekend, so get your reservations in as soon as possible. In the lead-up to the 2020 election, all eyes are on Iowa.