Tag: lee_county
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Iowa DNR Investigating Liquid Fertilizer Spill Near Fort Madison
Iowa DNR is investigating a UAN fertilizer release from Merschman Fertilizer in Fort Madison after a leaking tank and pumped-out containment water sent product toward the Mississippi River.
EnvironmentLaw EnforcementAgricultureDisasters Iowa Department of Natural ResourcesFort MadisonLee Countyliquid fertilizer spillMerschman FertilizerMississippi RiverUAN fertilizerIowaUSA
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Iowa DNR Investigates Keokuk Wastewater Discharge into Mississippi River
The Iowa DNR is investigating a wastewater bypass in Keokuk, Lee County, discharging into the Mississippi River due to equipment malfunction. Recreational users are advised to avoid the area while repairs are underway and water samples are tested.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyHealthState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial Issues KeokukIowa DNRMississippi RiverWastewaterEnvironmental investigationWater pollutionLee CountyIowaUSA
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Polk County Felon Sentenced to 21 Years for Assaulting Deputy U.S. Marshal
Myles Andrew Strickland received a 21-year federal prison sentence for assaulting a Deputy U.S. Marshal with a firearm during a foot chase in Lee County, following his conviction as a felon in possession of a weapon.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Myles Andrew StricklandPolk CountyLee CountyU.S. Marshals ServiceFBIFirearm OffensesViolent Crime
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DNR Investigates Fish Kill in Lee County After Pesticide Spill
The Iowa DNR is investigating a fish kill in a Lee County creek near Houghton, caused by a pesticide rinsate spill from the Chem Gro facility. Elevated ammonia levels were found, and dead fish were observed three miles downstream.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentState GovernmentsLaw Enforcement Iowa Department of Natural ResourcesFish killLee CountyHoughtonPesticide rinsateChem GroAmmoniaIowaUSA
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Iowa DNR Investigates Fish Kill in Lee County After Pesticide Spill
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill in a rural creek near Houghton, Lee County. The incident, reported on June 25, involved a pesticide rinsate containing ammonia discharged from the ChemoGro facility, leading to dead fish…
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentState GovernmentsLegalAgriculture Iowa Department of Natural ResourcesFish KillLee CountyHoughtonPesticide RinsateAmmoniaEnvironmental IncidentIowaUSA