Dredging of Turtle Lake in the Iowa Great Lakes complete

After years of fundraising and months of dredging, Turtle Lake in the Iowa Great Lakes is finally open again to the public.
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Iowa's second-largest lake is a state park beauty with hiking trails and charming beaches

Iowa may not be near a coast, but it has plenty of lakes. The second-largest of these is in a state park with plenty of ...
The Journal

Iowa awards $450,000 to help state lakes

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced Aug. 5 that nine Iowa soil and water conservation district partners will receive $451,176 ...
KCCI Des Moines

Two popular Iowa lakes to be drained for improvements

ALLOW FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING. ERIC: A COUPLE OF CENTRAL IOWA LAKES HAVE TO BE DRAINED. THEY WILL START LETTING WATER OUT OF LAKE AHQUABI AND HOOPER LAKE IN JULY OR AUGUST. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL ...

Soak up the summer sun with these outdoor things to do in Iowa

Visit the classic state parks or pet a kangaroo at a dairy farm. Here are some of our outdoor things to do recommendations ...
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Iowa DNR checking beaches weekly to make sure lakes are safe for swimming

LAKE VIEW, Iowa (KTIV) - If you’re planning a summer getaway or camping trip at an Iowa lake this year, it’s important to check the state’s Department of Natural Resources website to make sure it’ll ...
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Reader's Digest ranks an Iowa lake one of the best for swimming. Its water might be unsafe

An Iowa lake has been named one of the 26 best lakes for swimming in the U.S. this summer, according to the Reader's Digest. But is it even safe for swimming? The Iowa Department of Natural Resources ...
Iowa Public Radio

Health Advisories At Some Iowa Lakes Dampen Outdoor Recreation Over July 4th Weekend

There were eight swimming advisories in place at seven state beaches in Iowa over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Advocates say the health warnings were a blow to families during the popular ...