Iowa state parks face closures as Memorial Day weekend nears
Storms and heavy rain trigger closures across multiple parks in Delaware Polk Webster Black Hawk Boone Jasper Polk Jones sites. North gate logs debris and mud at Backbone. Big Creek flood waters threaten docks. Dolliver campgrounds closed. George Wyth and Ledges affected. Rock Creek Beach and ramps shut. Wapsipinicon roads close. several trails closed at Brushy Creek Elk Rock Stephens Volga areas. Officials warn of swift currents and debris. full alert list at iowadnr gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Alerts-and-Closures.
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Delaware County
Big Creek State Park
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Black Hawk County
Ledges State Park
Boone County
Oak Woods
Oriole Road
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Rock Creek State Park
Jasper County
Walnut Woods State Park
Purple Martin
Wapsipinicon State Park
Jones County
Wapsipinicon
Brushy Creek
Elk Rock State Park
Stephens State Forest
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Drought easing in Iowa despite widespread wastewater discharges
Drought in Iowa improves to the least severe level in over two years as rainfall reduces extreme conditions. About 40 cities reported wastewater bypasses from overwhelmed systems after heavy rains, with 130+ reports since April. DNR warns avoiding floodwater suspected of contamination amid ongoing by passes.
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Cedar Rapids man pleads to torture of teen with cord
Byron Darnell Cox 35 pleaded guilty to two counts of child endangerment and torture for beating a 13-year-old between October 1 and 31, 2021 with an extension cord and a bat. He received a 10 year prison sentence. The Alford plea meant he did not admit guilt but acknowledged sufficient evidence.
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Flood warnings in Eastern Iowa trigger Cedar Rapids closures
Heavy rainfall prompts flood warnings for Eastern Iowa into the weekend. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids may crest at 13.3 feet, with road and trail closures including Cedar Valley Nature Trail and Prairie Park Fishery Trail. Public works will monitor pumps. Otis Road and First Street closures noted.
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Marshall
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Cheyenne Dog Park
Cedar Bend Lane
Seminole Valley Park
Seminole Valley Trail
Otis Road
First Street
O Avenue
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The Gazette Information and Contact Details
The Gazette publishes daily from Cedar Rapids Iowa with postal and subscription information. Contact numbers include (319) 398-8333 and 1(800) 397-8333 for subscription service and (319) 398-8211 for general inquiries.
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