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News Release

Guttenberg south boat ramps close November 27

The Guttenberg south public boat ramps will be closed from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, for repairs due to extreme low water levels on the Mississippi River.

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November 14, 2023
Boating
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
State Parks
Camping
News Release

Busy Labor Day weekend expected on Iowa waters and at state parks, 2023

The unofficial end to summer this weekend is expected to draw thousands of Iowans to their state parks and waterways.

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August 29, 2023
Boating
Advisories, Bypass or Spill
News Release

Water level to drop at Three Mile Lake ahead of restoration

Lake water levels at Three Mile Lake, in Union County, will be lowered this week as a part of a lake restoration project.

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August 29, 2023
Boating
Public Meeting or Comments

DNR seeks comment on proposed license regulations and docks administrative rule revisions

The Iowa DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules concerning docks (Ch. 16) and General Licenses for hunting, fishing and trapping (Ch. 15).

Display Date
July 13, 2023
Boating
News Release

Injuries reported in boat explosion at Lake Rathbun on Sunday

A mechanical malfunction likely led to a boat motor explosion injuring five at Lake Rathbun on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

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July 3, 2023
Boating
News Release

Operation Dry Water starts July 1

A group of state, federal and local law enforcement agencies will partner to focus enforcement of Iowa’s boating while intoxicated law.

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June 20, 2023
Boating
News Release

Collision on Black Hawk Lake Sunday sends two teens to the hospital

A collision between a personal watercraft (PWC) and a pontoon Sunday afternoon at Black Hawk Lake sent two Harlan teenagers to the hospital.

Display Date
June 13, 2023
Boating
News Release

Boater collides with bridge piling on Cedar River

On May 27, 2023, at approximately 1:00 PM, Jeffrey Mattison, 51, of Cedar Rapids, collided with a bridge piling while boating on the Cedar River upstream.

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May 27, 2023
Boating
News Release

21-year-old man drowned Saturday on West Okoboji Lake

The Iowa DNR is investigating a drowning Saturday afternoon on West Okoboji Lake.

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May 23, 2023
Boating
News Release

Boaters to hit the waters this Memorial Day weekend

The unofficial beginning to summer is just days away and that also marks the unofficial beginning of Iowa’s boating season.

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May 16, 2023
Boating
News Release

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

The Iowa DNR reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to watch for invasive species.

Display Date
May 16, 2023
Boating
News Release

MADD, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, team up for boating BUI and ATV DUI prevention campaign to kick off summer recreation season

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Illinois volunteers and staff are teaming up with the Iowa DNR to promote safe boating and ATV seasons.

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May 16, 2023
Boating
News Release

Spring is a great time for a boating education course

It may not feel like boating season yet, but the Iowa DNR is urging boaters to enroll in a boating education course this spring.

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April 18, 2023
Boating
Advisories, Bypass or Spill
News Release

Take time to clean and inspect lifejackets ahead of boating season

Surprising as it may seem, March is not a busy boating month in Iowa.

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April 4, 2023
Boating
News Release

Martens Lake project delayed, construction expected for fall

The project planned for Martens Lake in Sweet Marsh Wildlife Area has been delayed due to site conditions not progressing as expected.

Display Date
March 21, 2023

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