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. Display Date 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. Display Date 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. Display Date 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. Display Date 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. 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. Display Date 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. Display Date April 18, 2023
Boating Advisory 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. Display Date 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
Boating News Release Spring is only six weeks away (we hope) – Now’s the time for a midwinter boat checkup Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has four tips to ensure there are no surprises at spring commissioning. Display Date February 7, 2023
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