Central Iowa lawn watering ban continues despite falling nitrate levels in, Raccoon rivers. Most comply, but a few get ...

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board today approved Community Attraction and Tourism grant awards in Des Moines, ...

Just over a year ago, the Des Moines Y Camp was preparing for flooding from the Des Moines River while campers were there ...

Des Moines Water Works is facing challenges as elevated nitrate levels push its Fleur Drive facility to operate beyond its ...

This River Bend home on the market for $315,000 feels miles away from the city from its perch on the Des Moines River. Here is the kitchen.

The latest 10 days of test results show the fluctuations, especially in the Raccoon River. The Des Moines shows less activity. Water officials say the two rivers can have different results based on ...

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This $315,000 home in the River Bend neighborhood offers a serene setting on the Des Moines River.

While Iowa's problems are uniquely severe, nitrate levels are a rising concern in other regions, from California to the Chesapeake Bay.

The body of a swimmer who disappeared while in the water with a 7-year-old on June 28 was found in the Des Moines River on June 30.

The North Raccoon River routinely has elevated levels of nitrate contamination.   Buy Photo Thanks in large part to nitrate ...