As the University of Iowa winds down operations at the 485-acre Macbride Nature Recreation Area – having decided to terminate ...

Toby Franks set the record for largest spotted bass caught in Iowa. Franks' fish came in at 2.32 lbs. and 16 inches, breaking ...

Beaches at two dozen state parks and recreation areas had at least one "swimming not recommended" advisory this summer ...

KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has a wet Tuesday forecast with a drier Wednesday and a peek at your Halloween Forecast Meet Dr. Jerrod Keith of Revitalize U Med Spa & Salon in North ...

The University of Iowa will not renew its lease of the Macbride Nature Recreation Area after 2029 due to financial and operational sustainability concerns. A report estimated the university would need ...

Blue Heron Lake Beach at Raccoon River Park: Testing on Aug. 13 found E. coli levels above the acceptable range, according to the West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department. Easter Lake: As of ...

Tree damage at Lake Macbride State Park following the 2020 derecho. (Photo courtesy of Iowa Department of Natural Resources) An estimated 2.67 million trees in Iowa forests and another 4.4 million ...

Johnson County Environmental Health Specialist Laura Sneller checks a New Jersey Light Trap mosquito trap at Lake Macbride State Park near Solon on Aug. 22. A wetter than average year has led to ...