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 ...

Community and business leaders gathered at Gray’s Lake Park off Fleur Drive on Tuesday for a ceremony breaking ground on ...

Scott Drews spent last summer chasing a personal challenge. After months of training, he ran the entire 54.5-mile Des Plaines ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a warning for paddlers to avoid rain-swollen rivers due to recent ...

Scott Brook Preserve has adapted trails to navigate around four dams built by these natural engineers. It's also a great spot for bird-watching.

Cedar Rapids locals will soon have a renewed Cedar Lake Park to visit.  Close to the downtown area and visible from the ...

It doesn't take a safari or a remote jungle trek to witness wild animals in their natural settings. Across the U.S., ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — There's good news for those looking to beat the summer heat: all spray grounds and splash pads in Des Moines are now open with full normal hours starting today. The Des Moines Parks ...

A very full Raccoon River flows under a bridge at Walnut Woods State Park in West Des Moines, June 25, 2025. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Central Iowans can fill their pools, use a ...

DES MOINES, Iowa – More than 12,000 people bought tickets to go out to a country concert series at Des Moines Water Works Park last Friday. The headline group, Treaty Oak Revival, brought those fans ...

Polk County report: Majority of central Iowa water pollution tied to farming The nitrate levels in central Iowa are among the highest in the US and routinely exceed the health-based drinking water ...

On June 12th Central Iowa Water Works issued a residential and commercial lawn watering ban citing strain on water treatment facilities because of elevated nitrate concentration in raw source waters.