Death investigation underway at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area 7/4/2021 9:20:00 AM View Count 2310 PALO, Iowa – Two deceased individuals were found inside a parked vehicle at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area on Friday, July 2, 2021 around 10:45pm, when DNR parks staff were conducting routine patrols.
Some facilities at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area reopen following derecho 9/24/2020 9:05:00 AM View Count 1985 LINN COUNTY, Iowa -- Campgrounds, cabins and shelters are now open at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area following the derecho in early August. The trails and the beach remain closed as well as the lodge as DNR staff continue to work diligently to clean up damage left behind by August’s derecho.
DNR state parks making progress with derecho damage 9/1/2020 1:20:00 PM View Count 4829 Three weeks after a devastating derecho tore through a large portion of Iowa, and left major damage to residential neighborhoods, farms and cities, state parks across Iowa continue their clean-up efforts.
Beach Closing at Pleasant Creek State Rec Area 5/18/2016 4:00:00 PM View Count 4595 PALO -- The beach at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area is officially closing today until shoreline restoration is completed and the lake refills.