In their most recent map, which is updated weekly, the Iowa DNR listed eight lakes across the state that are not recommended for swimming.

Just in time for the summer fishing season, the state Department of Natural Resources is adding more than 2,000 fish structure locations to the maps of lakes on its website.

Many Iowans are headed to a public lake to mark the holiday and George Antonio of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the majority are man-made. “Lakes that people would kind of know ...

Address: City Beach, Clear Lake, IA 50428 Located on the lakefront, south of the shops and restaurants, City Beach is a .83-acre park that provides a beach for sunning, swimming and water sports.

Iowa Environmental Council monitors the lake data throughout the summer as well and reported 23 state park beaches had swim advisories in 2024. IEC also noted Green Valley Lake, Honey Creek Resort ...

The report found Iowa’s beaches are still being marred annually by health hazards, including the presence of E.coli bacteria and microcystins produced by algae blooms.

While the project led to a reopened Kent Park Lake in Oxford, Iowa, to the public, some community members believe it is indicative of a much larger issue: the health and wellness of the lakes and ...