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 ...

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

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

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 Trump EPA rescinded the decision ...

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.

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.

The CEO of Des Moines Water Works opposes the EPA's decision to remove two river segments from a list of polluted waterways ...

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

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.

The much-anticipated High Trestle Trail and Raccoon River Valley Trail connection is open, securing a 120-mile loop.