Iowa DNR surprised to find endangered fish in Des Moines River

The Iowa DNR says a recent survey to document the population of a relatively common fish turned up two extremely rare fish in the lower Des Moines River near Ottumwa. DNR fisheries biologist Mark Flammang says the pallid sturgeon have never been seen in that river. “That’s pretty exciting for a species that has been […]

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Donald Schmitt, 92, Storm Lake

Donald Schmitt, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 25, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral

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