The materials for this system cost about $200. We spent another $200 for 2 cu. yds. of crushed rock delivered to our driveway ...

It’s a first for the Central Iowa Water Works, which is worried about maintaining compliance with EPA nitrate standards.

Central Iowa lawn-watering ban is cutting demand, officials say. But residents should prepare to conserve water for weeks, ...

Central Iowa Water Works says cities can reopen splash pads and spraygrounds as extreme heat arrives. But its first-ever lawn ...

As near-record nitrate levels strain water supply, Central Iowa Water Works asks residents to slash watering, and contemplates a first-ever ban ...

There's not much you can do about plants and seeds that rotted in May's slogfest, but you can do a lot to head off future wet ...

A ban on watering lawns has been issued in the Des Moines metro area for the first time to avoid a potential water crisis due to high concentrations of nitrates.

Heavy rainfall can clog storm drains with debris, which can lead to sewage backups inside homes. Some experts have said the ...

The project is supposed to be completed by summer 2026, but neighbors worry about increased traffic flow and saftey.

Persistent rainfall over three days till Thursday submerged a major portion of Benapole land port, severely disrupting activities at the country's biggest land port.

Christchurch-based supplier Lifestyle Lawns offers synthetic turf solutions tailored for pet owners, with features designed to address the specific challenges of maintaining clean, durable outdoor ...

Central Iowa's growing data centers use a lot of water to cool their equipment. Are they contributing to the current water ...