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Iowans working to protect and improve water quality mark Soil and Water Conservation Week

• 4/30/2018 3:10:00 PM
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Iowans working together in their communities and backyards to improve soil and water quality, many with the help of DNR assistance and funding, are marking Soil and Water Conservation week April 29-May 5 to celebrate their achievements and inspire others to begin work on their own land.

Boil advisory issued in Calamus after pressure drop

• 4/2/2018 5:02:00 PM
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CALAMUS - Water pressure dropped this afternoon in the Clinton County town of Calamus after a 4-inch water main broke on the south side of town.

Boil advisory issued for Calamus

• 1/14/2018 2:49:00 PM
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CALAMUS, Iowa – A boil advisory has been issued for the town of Calamus in Clinton County after a water main break that occurred on January 14, 2018.

Boil advisory lifted in Kellogg

• 1/5/2018 2:32:00 PM
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KELLOGG - A boil advisory in the Jasper County city of Kellogg was lifted this morning after test results showed the tap water is safe to drink.

Kellogg under boil advisory in Jasper County

• 1/3/2018 2:34:00 PM
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KELLOGG - A break in a small water main in the 300 block of High Street Tuesday afternoon caused the city of Kellogg to lose water pressure for about an hour.

Compost on Iowa Capitol lawns to help improve soil quality and promote cleaner water

• 9/7/2017 1:24:00 PM
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DES MOINES — In a partnership with the DNR and other state agencies to improve soil quality and reduce stormwater runoff on the Iowa Capitol grounds, crews will be applying layers of compost on the State Capitol Terrace lawns the week of Sept. 11. 

Stay tuned as NRCS changes soil loss equation

• 2/17/2017 10:47:00 AM
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NRCS is planning to replace the Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE2) with WEPP, the Water Erosion Prediction Project model, possibly in the next six months.

St. Ansgar boil advisory lifted

• 2/2/2017 8:23:00 AM
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ST. ANSGAR – City officials lifted a boil advisory today after laboratory results show the city’s water is safe to drink.

St. Ansgar residents advised to boil water

• 1/30/2017 9:57:00 AM
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ST. ANSGAR - A boil advisory has been issued for the city of St. Ansgar in Mitchell County following pressure loss to the town’s water tower.

City of Dayton lifts boil advisory

• 1/26/2017 8:00:00 PM
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DAYTON – The city of Dayton in Webster County has lifted its boil advisory after the results of two sets of bacterial samples indicate that the water is safe for consumption.

City of Dayton issues boil advisory for residents

• 1/24/2017 6:10:00 PM
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DAYTON – The city of Dayton in Webster County has issued a boil advisory following a small water main break.

Boil advisory recommended for Lehigh in Webster County

• 1/9/2017 1:03:00 PM
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LEHIGH - The city of Lehigh in Webster County issued a boil advisory Monday morning after water pumps at the city’s water treatment plant malfunctioned, failing to refill the water tower.  

Take soil samples now – crop and animal producers

• 10/20/2016 8:40:00 AM
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Here’s a reminder for confinement feeding operation producers who must have a manure management plan (MMP): soil tests are required once every four years. The best times to sample soils are in the fall after harvest and before fertilizer or manure is applied, or in the spring before fertilization.

Boil advisory lifted for city of Malcom

• 9/21/2016 9:06:00 AM
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MALCOM – A boil advisory for the city of Malcom in Poweshiek County has been lifted.

Boil Advisory Issued for City of Malcom in Poweshiek County

• 9/18/2016 2:16:00 PM
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MALCOM – A boil advisory has been issued for the city of Malcom in Poweshiek County after the system experienced a drop in water pressure.

Boil Advisory Lifted for City of Otho in Webster County

• 8/26/2016 1:01:00 PM
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OTHO – A boil advisory has been lifted for the city of Otho in Webster County after water samples indicate the water is safe to drink.

Boil Advisory Lifted for Portion of Pleasantville

• 8/21/2016 3:16:00 PM
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PLEASANTVILLE – A boil advisory issued for a portion of Pleasantville in Marion County on Friday has been lifted.

Boil Advisory Issued for Portion of Pleasantville in Marion County

• 8/19/2016 8:17:00 AM
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PLEASANTVILLE – A boil advisory for a portion of Pleasantville in Marion County has been issued after a water main break late Thursday evening.

Boil Advisory Issued for City of Otho in Webster County

• 8/11/2016 8:44:00 AM
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OTHO – A boil advisory for the city of Otho in Webster County has been issued after the system experienced a drop in water pressure.

Oil Spill From Dredge on Storm Lake Contained and Cleaned Up

• 8/8/2016 9:54:00 AM
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STORM LAKE – Crews from a dredging operation, the city of Storm Lake and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources were able to contain and clean up an oil spill Sunday afternoon on Storm Lake.

Boil Advisory Issued for City of Meservey

• 8/5/2016 7:27:00 PM
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MESERVEY – A boil advisory for the city of Meservey in Cerro Gordo County has been issued after the system experienced a drop in water pressure.

Boil Advisory Issued for City of Lu Verne

• 8/2/2016 10:33:00 AM
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LU VERNE – A boil advisory for the city of Lu Verne, on the Kossuth-Humboldt county line, has been issued due to maintenance work on the water tower.

Boil advisory lifted for Marble Rock in Floyd County

• 7/22/2016 3:49:00 PM
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MARBLE ROCK – A boil advisory for the city of Marble Rock has been lifted after water samples show the water is safe for drinking.

Boil Advisory to be Issued for Marble Rock in Floyd County

• 7/19/2016 3:29:00 PM
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MARBLE ROCK – Due to routine cleaning and inspection of the town’s water tower on July 20, the City of Marble Rock is advising residents to boil water during the maintenance and until bacteria samples come back clean. 

Boil Advisory Lifted for City of Callender

• 6/30/2016 10:32:00 AM
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CALLENDER – A boil advisory issued for the city of Callender in Webster County has been lifted.

Boil Advisory Lifted for City of Moravia

• 6/24/2016 3:45:00 PM
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MORAVIA – A boil advisory for the city of Moravia in Appanoose County has been lifted. Water samples collected from the system show the water is safe to drink.

Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers

• 6/21/2016 11:26:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iowa lakes and streams.

Boil Advisory Still in Place for New Market

• 6/2/2016 4:23:00 PM
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NEW MARKET – Even though water pressure has been restored, a boil advisory will remain in place for the city of New Market in Taylor County until bacteria samples can be collected to ensure the water is safe.

Boil Advisory Issued for One Block in Mason City

• 5/31/2016 11:35:00 AM
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MASON CITY – The city of Mason City has issued a boil advisory for one block along Highway 122 after a water main break earlier today.

Boaters Urged to Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers

• 5/24/2016 1:32:00 PM
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The Iowa DNR is encouraging all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.

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.

Oelwein Man Killed While Turkey Hunting Saturday

• 4/25/2016 5:14:00 AM
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OELWEIN – An Oelwein man was fatally injured Saturday while turkey hunting in Fayette County.

Boil Advisory Issued for Oskaloosa in Mahaska County

• 4/19/2016 10:26:00 AM
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OSKALOOSA – A pump malfunction in the Oskaloosa water treatment plant caused the city’s two water towers to empty overnight.

Boil Advisory Issued for City of Lovilla

• 12/11/2015 7:49:00 AM
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LOVILIA – A boil advisory for the city of Lovilia in Monroe County has been lifted.

Boil Advisory Issued for City of Lovilla

• 12/7/2015 6:41:00 AM
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LOVILLA – A planned boil advisory has been issued for the city of Lovilla in Monroe County starting Tuesday Dec. 8th while a water main project is being completed.

Boil Advisory Lifted For Beach Area At Big Creek State Park

• 10/8/2015 12:00:00 PM
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POLK CITY – A boil advisory has been lifted for the beach area at Big Creek State Park near Polk City.

Boil Advisory Issued for Beach Area at Big Creek State Park

• 10/2/2015 12:00:00 PM
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POLK CITY – A boil advisory has been issued for the beach area at Big Creek State Park near Polk City following a water main break on Friday.

Sheffield Boil Advisory Lifted

• 9/14/2015 12:00:00 PM
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SHEFFIELD – A boil advisory issued Sept. 8 for the city of Sheffield in Franklin County was lifted Saturday when laboratory tests showed the water is safe to drink.

Boil Advisory Issued for Sheffield

• 9/9/2015 12:00:00 PM
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SHEFFIELD – A boil advisory was issued today for the city of Sheffield in Franklin County after routine maintenance on the water tower was completed.

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