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'It doesn’t have to be this way' – Scientists confirm Iowa farm pollution is creating dire health risks
By Carey Gillam
Iowa City water remains safe despite nitrate spikes
Central Iowa Water Works says splash freely on 4th of July— but please don't water lawns
By Nick El Hajj
Polk County research report confirms nitrate in rivers directly tied to agriculture
By Adriana Torres
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Des Moines splash pads open to full hours
By Lia Reichmann
Central Iowa's rivers face monumental challenges beyond the current lawn watering ban
By Rachel Cramer
Some scientists think nitrate level standard should be lower
By Adriana Torres
Why Grimes does not enforce the lawn watering ban
By Suzanne Behnke
Water officials say kiddie pools, sprinklers OK despite lawn watering ban
By Beau Bowman & Simone Garber
C.R. officials say drinking water is safe, even amid nitrate spike in some Iowa rivers
By Olivia Cohen & Erin Jordan
Iowa City water remains safe despite nitrate spikes
By Abigail Kurten