Officials from Des Moines Water Works said Thursday a decision from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pertaining to ...

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

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.

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 Trump EPA rescinded the decision ...

In 2023, the Polk County Board of Supervisors commissioned the most comprehensive water quality study on the Des Moines and ...

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

The main entrance to Raccoon River Park will also close from 5:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 13, with access to the park at South 11th Street.

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

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

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

Get ready to rock with a bark! Join the Hotel Pattee and Courtyard Cafe from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 10 for Rock the Barkyard, a special fundraising event supporting Raccoon River Pet Rescue.

About 6,000 gallons of water and hundreds of yellow rubber ducks flowed down Figgy’s Hill in Sac City, Iowa Sunday afternoon, ...