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Air Quality permits under review

• 7/30/2020 1:13:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards.

DNR conservation officers to host inspection day in eastern Iowa

• 6/2/2020 11:45:00 AM
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DAVENPORT, Iowa – Iowa Department of Natural Resources conservation officers will host an inspection day this weekend for anyone unable to get inspections completed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lost Grove Wildlife Area is living up to high expectations

• 6/2/2020 11:42:00 AM
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Eastern Iowa’s newest public wildlife area is also one of its most popular.

Archery range closes at Princeton Wildlife area, gun range still open

• 8/20/2019 12:38:00 PM
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The Princeton archery range at the Princeton Wildlife Area in Scott County has been closed due to concerns regarding the existing range infrastructure and ongoing maintenance costs. Range use had declined over the years to the point where the cost to keep it open outweighed the benefit to the community.

Small diesel fuel spill stopped in Scott County

• 2/24/2017 9:14:00 AM
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WALCOTT - A sheen on Mud Creek in western Scott County about 10 miles northwest of Walcott led to the discovery of a leaking pipe from an above-ground diesel fuel tank Thursday morning..

Boil Advisory Lifted for Maysville in Scott County

• 5/2/2016 9:12:00 AM
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MAYSVILLE – A boil advisory for the city of Maysville in Scott County has been lifted following water samples indicating the water is safe to drink.

Boil Advisory Issued to Maysville in Scott County

• 4/27/2016 10:55:00 AM
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MAYESVILLE – The city of Mayesville in Scott County has issued a boil advisory after the city lost pressure following maintenance on the water supply system.

Public Meeting to Discuss Lake of the Hills Water Quality Improvement Plan

• 4/21/2016 8:05:00 AM
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DAVENPORT – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Scott County’s Lake of the Hills can attend a meeting Thursday, May 5. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion.