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Juvenile pulled from Lake Darling after kayak takes on water

• 3/23/2021 1:26:00 PM
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A 17-year-old from Marion was pulled from Lake Darling Friday afternoon after the kayak he was paddling sank from a crack in its hull.

Friends of Lake Darling Receives National Recognition

• 8/17/2016 1:14:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- The Friends of Lake Darling group was recognized Aug. 16 as recipient of the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) 2016 President’s Award.

New Lake Darling Year-Round Cabins to Open Next Week

• 8/9/2016 1:14:00 PM
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The public is invited to check out Iowa’s latest state park cabins at a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, August 16 at 6 p.m. The six brand new year-round cabins are located at Lake Darling State Park in Washington County.

The Return of Lake Darling

• 5/11/2016 1:40:00 PM
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After a $12 million rehab of its lake, watershed and public facilities, Lake Darling State Park in southeast Iowa officially reopened Sept. 17, 2014. The 66-year-old park and lake are now among the state’s most picturesque recreation areas. Namesake “Ding” Darling must be smiling.

Don't Wait for Memorial Day Weekend

• 4/12/2016 7:29:00 AM
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Don’t wait until the first big holiday of the season to get out and enjoy an Iowa State Park. There are some really cool things to see and do happening right now, before the end of April! Here are five to inspire a trip outdoors, sooner rather than later.

Lake Darling Takes the Spotlight Again Following Renovation

• 3/2/2016 5:43:00 AM
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On the same September day 64 years earlier, legendary conservationist and Iowan Jay “Ding” Darling ceremoniously “set the gate” on the then newest and largest artificial lake in Iowa, Lake Darling.

Darling is Back! Premiers This Saturday and Sunday

• 12/8/2015 7:10:00 AM
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Lake Darling State Park will be the site of the premier showing of “Darling is Back!: The Restoration of Lake Darling,” Dec. 12 and 13, at 3 p.m. and lasts about two hours.

Still Looking for a Place to Host Your Holiday Gathering?

• 12/1/2015 6:59:00 AM
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Are you the one responsible for planning your holiday get-together or company party? Still need a place to host it? You might want to check out several state park lodges open year-round.