DNR investigating fish kill, likely manure spill in Dry Branch Creek

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 4, 2026

Words: 173

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating the source of murky water and high ammonia levels in Dry Branch Creek that resulted in a fish kill.

According to a news release from the department, staff were notified Thursday of a possible fish kill and “a strong smell of manure” in the creek near Ossian.

At the site, DNR staff observed dead fish and “cloudy” conditions in the creek.

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