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Farm field drainage failure leads to creek contamination, dead fish • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Underground drainage tiling apparently failed and formed a sinkhole in a corn field in northwest Iowa that allowed manure to flow into a creek, where it killed small fish for miles, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
The manure came from Roorda Dairy west of Paullina, which has about 4,200 dairy cattle, DNR records show. The dairy was irrigating a field with manure and didn’t notice the damaged tile line because of standing corn, said Tom Roos, a senior environmental specialist for the department.
“With all these rain events, a tile line must have burst,” he said.
Paullina is in O’Brien County in far northwest Iowa, parts of which have suffered from severe flooding in recent weeks. The pressure from influxes of water into tile drains can cause weak areas to rupture, after which soil can flow into the tiling and create a sinkhole.
On Wednesday, someone noticed dead fish in nearby Mud Creek and reported it to state law enforcement. A DNR investigation found that the manure had been flowing into the creek through the drainage tiling and killed fish along about 9 miles of the stream, until it met another creek.
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It’s unclear how many gallons of manure might have spilled into the creek and how many fish it killed, Roos said. An investigation is ongoing.
The dairy promptly plugged a culvert to prevent more manure from reaching the creek, Roos said. He did not know how long the spill had occurred.
Roorda Dairy paid a $5,000 fine to the DNR in 2022 for starting construction on a manure digester without state approval. Digesters use bacteria to consume the manure and emit flammable gases such as methane that can be used to heat or power farm operations.
Chase Sowell on Iowa State football’s mentality after four losses
Hear from Iowa State wide receiver Chase Sowell on how the Cyclones are handling four-straight losses and looking ahead to TCU.
Iowa State football continues its 2025 season on Saturday, Nov. 8, with a Big 12 Conference road game against TCU.
The Cyclones (5-4, 2-4 Big 12) have lost four straight games following a 5-0 start and are hoping to find some answers this week.
The Horned Frogs (6-2, 3-2) have won two straight contests, most recently 23-17 over West Virginia before enjoying a bye week last Saturday.
Here are details on how to watch head coach Matt Campbell’s group try to get back on track:
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Iowa State plays TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, Nov. 8. The game will air on FOX and can be streamed on FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
What time is Iowa State vs. TCU?
The Cyclones and Horned Frogs kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Forth Worth, Texas.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – Iowa’s top officials share their sentiments on the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney. He was 84.
Cheney’s wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him on Monday night, the family said in a statement, adding that the former vice president died of complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
“Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing,” the statement said. “We are grateful beyond measure for all Dick Cheney did for our country. And we are blessed beyond measure to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man.”
Governor Kim Reynolds said Tuesday that Cheney will be remembered as a patriot.
“Dick Cheney will be remembered as a remarkable statesman—in Congress and the Executive Branch, in times of peace and war, at home and abroad,“ she said. ”Above all, he will be remembered as a patriot, who dedicated his life to the service of his country. Kevin and I offer our sincere condolences and prayers to his family. May he rest in peace.”
Senator Chuck Grassley said in a post on X that his prayers were with Cheney’s family and that Cheney was “a true public servant and proud American.”
Grassley served in the U.S. House of Representatives with Cheney.
Senator Joni Ernst also regarded Cheney in a post on X Tuesday morning.
“Whether Vice President, Secretary of Defense, or in Congress, Dick Cheney was always proud to be an American,“ she said. ”His commitment to defeat terrorism ensured there was never another 9/11. He served his country honorably and dutifully. May he rest in peace.”
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