DNR Recommends No Swimming at Two Popular Beaches in Iowa Great Lakes
(KUOO Radio) — The Iowa DNR is recommending no swimming at two popular beaches in the Iowa Great Lakes after recent testing turned up high levels of bacteria, specifically E. […]
DNR Warns of Rapidly Deteriorating Ice Conditions on Area Lakes
Warmer temperatures across northwest Iowa have conservation officials warning that ice conditions on area lakes are deteriorating quickly. Iowa Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Officer Blake Mills says lake access […]
DNR Shares Ice Thickness Update for Iowa Great Lakes
It’s that time of year — when ice begins forming on northwest Iowa lakes, and anglers start heading out for ice fishing. But before venturing out, officials are reminding people […]
Authorities Pleading for People to Be Safe After Two Close Calls on The Iowa Great Lakes
Officials in the Iowa Great Lakes are pleading with those who plan to venture onto the ice to celebrate Winter Games to use extreme caution. It comes after two close […]
Friday Fishing Report
East Lake Okoboji: The ice thickness remains around 11 inches in most areas, though a few spots on the northernmost basin have just recently frozen over. Anglers are having good […]
Officials Warn Of Open Water Still On Some Lakes, Even With The Recent Cold Snap
(Spirit Lake)– With all the cold weather we’ve had lately you would think area lakes would be completely locked up in a thick coating of ice. However, that has NOT […]
Numerous Area Fire Departments Receive Wildfire Grants
The Iowa DNR recently awarded 138 Iowa rural fire departments federal grants for specialized equipment to fight wildfires. DNR forestry fire supervisor Jason Walker says Iowa fire departments are normally […]
DNR gives winter fishing updates
If your Christmas break includes plans for ice fishing, the latest fishing report from the DNR indicates solid ice conditions across several area lakes. Here’s a quick summary of the […]