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DNR Conservation Officers on the lookout for intoxicated boat operators

• 7/2/2019 11:34:00 AM
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DES MOINES - State, federal and local law enforcement agencies will be focusing on the boating while intoxicated law as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign to draw public attention to the hazards of boating under the influence.

Iowa’s state parks have campsites, lodges and shelters available for Fourth of July weekend

• 6/20/2017 12:59:00 PM
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Iowa’s state parks are gearing up to welcome thousands of campers, cabin renters, picnickers and outdoor enthusiasts for the Fourth of July weekend.

Alcohol ban in place, hours extended at two Iowa beaches

• 4/26/2017 3:23:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- The Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public that an alcohol ban is currently in effect for the beaches at Lake Macbride State Park near Solon in Johnson County and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, north of Cedar Rapids.  The ban applies to both the sand area of the beach, a 200-foot buffer of land surrounding the sand, and the designated swimming area adjacent to the beach as marked by buoys or swim lines. This ban allows the DNR to reopen the beaches until 10:30pm.

Public hearings set for proposed alcohol ban at Lake Macbride and Pleasant Creek beaches

• 7/6/2016 3:53:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Two public hearings have been scheduled to accept public comment on a proposed rule to ban alcohol on the beaches at Lake Macbride State Park and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area.