Decatur County Conservation Board

08/25/2026

We are working towards updating our smaller outlying parks, and the first step was a new roof on the shelter at Kobville Park! Thank you to Cowden Construction & Preservation for knocking this project out and making a major upgrade to the park 😄

08/24/2026

We love hearing testimonials from park users! Nothing makes us happier than when we know that you all enjoy and appreciate the parks here in Decatur County 🤎

“We had another wonderful experience at the lake, as usual! Thanks for everything you guys do! We really appreciate it! I love seeing positive things about Little River. It's such a special place for me & my family! ❤️ - The Harvey’s”

Pictured below: Dustin Harvey with his nice catfish he caught at Little River 🎣

08/14/2026

Swimming is NOT recommended at the Little River Recreation Area Beach at this time. We will continue monitoring the water and provide an update when the advisory can be lifted.
Our most recent beach water sample exceeded the single sample maximum for E. coli. Because the beach has also been classified as vulnerable based on water quality data from the previous two recreation seasons, an advisory has been posted. State monitoring guidelines use a 5-week geometric mean maximum of 126 MPN/100 mL when evaluating E. coli levels.

08/10/2026

Greetings from the 11th Annual Run for the Hills 5k Run/Walk! A view so beautiful it should go on a postage stamp 😉

Join us for a nice morning at the Savanna Hills Learning Center and take in the scenery as you run or walk on the Little River Scenic Pathway trail. This race is open to all ages and abilities. Be sure to register by Friday, September 4th in order to receive a shirt! We hope you can make it 😊

08/08/2026

Good morning! 😄 We hope to see you today, Saturday, August 8th at one (or both) of our events:

9:00am-Noon Lamoni Farmers' Market
Join us for a FREE Make & Take craft - today is Plant a Pine Tree! We will also have information about DCCB and the parks 🌲🌱

9:00pm Sunset Cinema: Horton Hears a Who
Join us for our LAST Sunset Cinema of the summer! Don't forget your snacks and something to sit on 🍿🎬

08/06/2026

Decatur County Conservation is partnering with the DNR to host a Hunter's Education Field Day on Saturday, September 12th from 8:00am-Noon at the Savanna Hills Learning Center. Please note, this is a FIELD DAY ONLY and online coursework must be completed prior to the field day.

Participants must be at least 12 years old. Please dress for the weather/hiking around. Space is limited, so don't delay in registering for the class! Here is the link to register: https://license.gooutdoorsiowa.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=3942

Questions? Call Hunter McAninch at (641) 414-2174 or the DCCB office at (641) 446-7307.

08/04/2026

See you tonight at Decatur County National Night Out ! 😆

Tuesday, August 4
4:00–7:00 PM
Leon, IA City Square

Stop by our booth for your chance to spin the prize wheel - and the best part? Everyone who spins out is a winner! 😎 We can’t wait to see you there!