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Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekend

• 5/23/2024 10:41:00 AM
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Several Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rains and storms, causing closures in some areas. Visitors are urged to plan in advance heading into the holiday weekend in case a park activity or location is affected.

Iowa state parks extend closures into May

• 4/24/2020 3:26:00 PM
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The DNR is extending closures of campgrounds and other park facilities through May 14, 2020 to help protect the health of visitors and staff during the COVID-19 health emergency. State parks and forests remain open for day-use opportunities, but visitors are reminded to strictly abide the social distancing rules and not gather in groups.

Heavy rains, flooding causing park closures across Iowa

• 5/26/2019 6:15:00 PM
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DES MOINES, Iowa – Rising river levels caused by heavy rainfall lately is forcing some state parks to be closed this Memorial Day weekend.

Flooding causing closures at state parks

• 3/14/2019 2:34:00 PM
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The current flooding impacting parts of Iowa is also causing some closures at state parks and recreational areas throughout the state.

Rains closing park and forest trails, damages Ledges State Park Road

• 4/18/2017 12:16:00 PM
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While recent rains have cause minimal impact to state parks, people planning park visits are reminded to check current conditions before heading out.

State parks peak season winding down

• 9/27/2016 2:23:00 PM
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Another busy year in Iowa’s state parks will be coming to an end and soon staff will be preparing for the first freezing temperatures of the fall.

State Parks Impacted by Recent Unseasonable Rains

• 12/15/2015 7:26:00 AM
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Visitors planning a trip to the following parks may want to double check conditions as recent unseasonable rains have had some impact.