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Officials from Des Moines Water Works said Thursday a decision from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pertaining to ...
Boaters were rescued from the Raccoon River Monday afternoon after experiencing mechanical issues. At around 4:30 p.m.
Des Moines Water Works speaks out against the EPA’s July decision to remove sections of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers from impaired waters list.
Iowa DNR opposed Biden EPA deciding Des Moines, Raccoon, other river segments were impaired. Trump EPA rescinded the decision ...
Less than a year after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added segments of five Iowa rivers to the impaired waters ...
The main entrance to Raccoon River Park will also close from 5:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 13, with access to the park at South 11th Street.
Scientists discussed pollution, bacteria and other challenges plaguing central Iowa's rivers at an event in Des Moines Monday ...
Central Iowans may resume watering their lawns with no restrictions. Central Iowa Water Works’ technical committee members ...
Skip these 20 Iowa beaches where weekly Iowa Department of Natural Resources and local water monitoring found too high of E. coli and algae levels.
The EPA is removing seven Iowa river segments, including water in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, from the impaired waters ...
Get ready to rock with a bark! Join the Hotel Pattee and Courtyard Cafe from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 10 for Rock the Barkyard, a special fundraising event supporting Raccoon River Pet Rescue.