Another round of minor flooding is on its way as the weather service predicts segments of the Wapsipinicon, Maquoketa, English and Cedar rivers -- among others in Eastern Iowa -- will reach flood stage in the coming days.
Sewage accidentally released into Wapsipinicon River, AEA bill signed into law
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for a contractor to build 18 stone weirs along the shore of the river as it flows through Wapsipinicon State Park south of Anamosa. The weirs, made of 3.5-foot boulders, would extend 90 feet from the shore, or about one-quarter of the way across the river, said Mike Dufoe, a facilities engineer for the DNR.
Wild Side column: 7-year-old River Patterson puts a ‘whopping’ on his elders, including uncle Orlan Love, during a fishing trip on the Wapsipinicon.
Changes planned for Linn County’s Pinicon Ridge Park dam — lowering the dam and building a “fish ladder” — aim to turn it into a place where people and aquatic wildlife can live and play safer.
Crews rescued five people and three dogs early Sunday from a sandbar in the Wapsipinicon River after overnight storms broke loose their kayaks and tubes, leaving them stranded
Get a new perspective of the Wapsipinicon River through all seasons. Spring, summer and fall paddles will be offered, along with a winter hike. The spring paddle event is Saturday.
Shortly after 1:30 p.m., first responders received a report that a woman saw a friend’s tube float by her, but the friend was missing.
FEMA bought 90 homes along river after ‘500-year flood’ in 1999
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