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Iowa DNR issues swimming advisories for 10 beaches/lakes

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 27th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa DNR suggests avoiding 10 beaches this weekend where E. coli levels are too high.

Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches:

All 10 beaches exceeded the standard for E. coli levels in recent testing. This can indicate higher levels of different viruses and bacteria. The DNR conducts weekly tests at more than three dozen state-owned swimming beaches between the week before Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Another beach, George Wyth Beach in Black Hawk County, is closed due to flooding.