DNR to hold public meetings on solutions for dangerous Palisades-Kepler dam

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 18, 2026

Words: 618

Last Updated: 13 hours, 27 minutes ago

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input as it explores remediation of a low-head dam in Linn County’s Palisades-Kepler State Park.

Decisions to remove or modify the dam will have to take into account a significant sturgeon spawning site nearby and recreation habits along the river.

Nate Hoogeveen, the river programs coordinator with DNR, said the dam has been the site of many incidents with swimmers and fishing boats who were …

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