Iowa Beaches: Which Are Safe to Swim In | Des Moines News

Swimming season is heating up — but not all beaches are safe. For the week of July 10, eleven Iowa state beaches got a “hold up” warning due to elevated E. coli or algae levels, with spots like Backbone Beach and Lake Darling Beach on the list. Four beaches have cleared the safety threshold, including Beeds Lake and Pine Lake South. Always verify before you dive — two beaches are temporarily off the radar due to low water or renovations. Check the DNR website or call for the latest before you hit the water. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff0739e15640a8ed