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Red dye spill in Maquoketa and Prairie Creek expected to enter Maquoketa River

Maquoketa - On Tuesday around 11 a.m., a 330 gallon tote of wood mulch dye was punctured on a semi truck at the Kwik Star at 102 David Street in Maquoketa.

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April 24, 2025
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Advisory
News Release

Investigation continues into fertilizer spill impacting Lizard Creek

DNR field staff were investigating a spill for the third day after fertilizer from CJ Bio America entered the South Branch of Lizard Creek on April 14.

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April 16, 2025
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Advisory
News Release

DNR investigating fish kill in Fort Dodge

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at the South Branch of Lizard Creek in Fort Dodge.

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April 14, 2025
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This image shows brown, murky water flowing at the South Branch of Lizard Creek in Fort Dodge
Advisory
News Release

Source of murky water near North Raccoon River in Jefferson identified

The source of the dark and murky water in a stormwater drainage ditch near the North Raccoon River in Jefferson has been identified.

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March 28, 2025
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This image shows a stormwater drainage ditch with discolored water in Daubendiek Park in Jefferson
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DNR investigating murky water near North Raccoon River in Jefferson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a stormwater drainage ditch containing dark colored water near the North Raccoon River in Jefferson.

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March 27, 2025
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This image shows a stormwater drainage ditch with discolored water in Daubendiek Park in Jefferson
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Wastewater discharge reaches Saylor Creek in Polk County

ANKENY - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been contacted regarding a wastewater discharge into Saylor Creek in Polk County.

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February 10, 2025
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Beware of burning: Rules on disposing of solid waste

As the weather gradually warms up and spring cleaning begins, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents of the open burning regulations.

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November 21, 2024
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Wastewater discharge in Woodbury County reaches Missouri River, November 7, 2024

SIOUX CITY – On November 6, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Spencer was notified by the City of Sioux City of an untreated wastewater discharge.

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November 7, 2024
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Boil advisory issued for City of Sidney

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Sidney in Fremont County due to a water main break. The incident occurred when a contractor hit a water main.

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August 26, 2024
Advisory

Boil advisory issued for City of Massena

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Massena in Cass County. This is due to low chlorine residuals throughout the distribution system.

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August 22, 2024
Advisory

Boil advisory lifted for City of Granger

The boil advisory issued on Aug. 6 for the City of Granger has been lifted.

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August 8, 2024
Advisory

Boil Order for City of Granger

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Granger in Polk/Dallas County following a water pressure loss at their water towers.

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August 6, 2024
Advisory

Boil advisory issued for City of Moulton

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Moulton in Appanoose County following a water main break.

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July 10, 2024
Advisory

Boil advisory issued for City of Bayard

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Bayard in Guthrie County due to depressurization of the entire system.

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May 20, 2024
Advisory

Boil advisory issued for City of Audubon

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Audubon in Audubon County following a water main break.

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May 17, 2024

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