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(Undated) -- Following heavy rainfall in northern parts of Iowa, the Department of Natural Resources is urging people to stay out of streams until waters recede. They say fast currents, floating debris, hidden obstacles, and bacteria can cause danger to swimmers. They also say boaters and paddlers should plan ahead for these conditions.
The Iowa DNR also says in a press release Friday that its field office in Spencer is reporting several wastewater bypasses and animal feeding operation discharges in Lyon, Sioux, Dickinson, O’Brien, Osceola, and Clay counties. Currently, the department is unaware of impacts to municipal drinking water supplies or fish kills. They say they'll continue to monitor and assist impacted communities.