Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekend 5/23/2024 10:41:00 AM View Count 3694 Several Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rains and storms, causing closures in some areas. Visitors are urged to plan in advance heading into the holiday weekend in case a park activity or location is affected.
Birds and birders flock to the Boone Forks Bird Conservation Area for the fall migration 10/10/2023 12:06:00 PM View Count 4376 The confluence of the Boone and Des Moines rivers forms the heart of the Boone Forks Bird Conservation Area (BCA) – 80,000-acres of well managed public and private land in Webster and Hamilton counties, home to more than 130 nesting bird species and a stop-over site for another 115 migrating species.
Prairie Resource Center is seed source and knowledge base for Iowa’s expanding prairies 8/30/2022 1:31:00 PM View Count 4024 Lehigh, Iowa - The prairie around the 6,500-acre Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, in Webster County, is much more than just another pretty flower – it’s the source for prairie seeds planted on Iowa state parks and wildlife areas.
Air Quality permits under review 9/24/2020 12:57:00 PM View Count 1641 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality.
Air quality permits under review 5/17/2018 11:32:00 AM View Count 3655 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards.
Fishing license check nets fugitive 4/14/2017 2:26:00 PM View Count 4983 FORT DODGE - David Scott Dayton, 30, of Fort Dodge, was booked into Webster County Jail Thursday after assaulting State Conservation Officer Bill Spece who was checking fishing licenses at the little dam in Fort Dodge.
City of Dayton lifts boil advisory 1/26/2017 8:00:00 PM View Count 3562 DAYTON – The city of Dayton in Webster County has lifted its boil advisory after the results of two sets of bacterial samples indicate that the water is safe for consumption.
City of Dayton issues boil advisory for residents 1/24/2017 6:10:00 PM View Count 3823 DAYTON – The city of Dayton in Webster County has issued a boil advisory following a small water main break.
Boil advisory recommended for Lehigh in Webster County 1/9/2017 1:03:00 PM View Count 3865 LEHIGH - The city of Lehigh in Webster County issued a boil advisory Monday morning after water pumps at the city’s water treatment plant malfunctioned, failing to refill the water tower.
Boil Advisory Lifted for City of Otho in Webster County 8/26/2016 1:01:00 PM View Count 3762 OTHO – A boil advisory has been lifted for the city of Otho in Webster County after water samples indicate the water is safe to drink.
Boil Advisory Issued for City of Otho in Webster County 8/11/2016 8:44:00 AM View Count 4146 OTHO – A boil advisory for the city of Otho in Webster County has been issued after the system experienced a drop in water pressure.
Boil Advisory Lifted for City of Callender 6/30/2016 10:32:00 AM View Count 3513 CALLENDER – A boil advisory issued for the city of Callender in Webster County has been lifted.