Less than a year after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added segments of five Iowa rivers to the impaired waters ...

Iowa DNR opposed Biden EPA deciding Des Moines, Raccoon, other river segments were impaired. Trump EPA rescinded the decision ...

Water restrictions for nearly a fifth of the Iowa’s population brought the state’s nitrate challenges to the forefront. Water ...

Scientists discussed pollution, bacteria and other challenges plaguing central Iowa's rivers at an event in Des Moines Monday ...

Skip these 20 Iowa beaches where weekly Iowa Department of Natural Resources and local water monitoring found too high of E. coli and algae levels.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rescinded its previous decision to add seven segments to Iowa’s list of impaired ...

Boaters were rescued from the Raccoon River Monday afternoon after experiencing mechanical issues. At around 4:30 p.m.

Des Moines Water Works speaks out against the EPA’s July decision to remove sections of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers from impaired waters list.

Amy Kahler, the CEO and General Manager of Des Moines Water Works, said that the EPA’s decision to remove segments of the ...

The Raccoon River at Fleur Drive is expected to reach 14.8 feet early Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Minor flood stage is at 12 feet.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The RipRoar Triathlon for kids ages 5-15 kicked off a weekend full of events at Raccoon River Park Saturday, featuring swimming, biking, and running challenges. Eden ...

In its daily reports, CIWW said the Raccoon River's level Wednesday, June 25, was 8.1 milligrams per liter, down from 14.7 on Tuesday. On Thursday, it was even lower, at 6.4 milligrams per liter.