Time to float the boat? Iowans need to keep safety as first mate - Radio Iowa

Time to float the boat? Iowans need to keep safety as first mate - Radio Iowa

With the forecast calling for highs climbing into the 80s this week, the warmer weather is inspiring many Iowa boaters to hit the state’s lakes and rivers. Iowa Department of Natural Resources conservation officer Nate Carr says, before taking the boat off the trailer, check over your supply of life jackets. “They need to be […]

Keep safety in mind as boating season approaches

May 12. The Cornelius Police Department along with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation hosted the first Lake Norman Boat Safety Media Day held at the Joshua Murray Boating Safety Center at Blythe Landing. The safety center opened in May 2025 with the purpose of educating the public on water safety and to serve as a […]