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DNR offers public comment period on Chariton River Water Quality Improvement Plan

• 7/24/2023 7:17:00 AM
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CENTERVILLE – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in the Chariton River can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel.

Volunteer Clean-up event planned for Red Haw State Park on March 12

• 3/7/2023 12:18:00 PM
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CHARITON – Red Haw State Park is hosting a volunteer clean-up event on March 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. Volunteers should meet at the Stone Shelter at the south end of the park.

As one-year anniversary of tornado approaches, cleanup continues at Red Haw State Park

• 2/28/2023 1:29:00 PM
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CHARITON, Iowa -- Nearly one year ago, an EF 3 tornado cut an 11-mile swath of destruction through Lucas County causing extensive damage to Red Haw State Park, and claimed one life.

Red Haw State Park closed due to storm damage

• 3/6/2022 1:03:00 PM
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CHARITON, Iowa -- Due to extensive damage from the storm on March 5th, Red Haw State Park in Chariton will be closed until further notice. Extensive damage was sustained to the campground, where there was one fatality and one injury. Additionally, there are significant damages to the beach area, including the boat docks, the Bait House, beach shelters and a storage building.

Blossom Bliss at Red Haw State Park

• 4/29/2021 10:37:00 AM
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Come for flowery magic…stay for fishing, birding, paddling and cycling.

Online information available for Chariton River Water Quality Improvement Plan

• 9/25/2020 1:40:00 PM
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CENTERVILLE – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in the Chariton River can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel.

Meeting to discuss Lake Rathbun water quality improvement plan

• 6/22/2017 12:03:00 PM
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CHARITON – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Lake Rathbun in south-central Iowa can attend a meeting July 6. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion. 

Chariton drinking water operator has certification revoked

• 11/10/2016 3:04:00 PM
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CHARITON— Following a recent hearing, a judge revoked two drinking water certifications for Duane Covington, the former superintendent of the Chariton Water Works.

Boil advisory lifted for city of Chariton

• 7/27/2016 12:51:00 PM
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CHARITON – A boil advisory for the city of Chariton in Lucas County has been lifted.

Boil Advisory Issued for City of Chariton in Lucas County

• 7/25/2016 8:18:00 AM
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CHARITON – A water main break in the city of Chariton has resulted in pressure loss and water outages prompting a boil advisory.