The classic signs of Spring in southeast Iowa — lilacs, morels, rain instead of snow — will be joined this year by the thrill of deep waters as Lake Geode begins the end of a four-year dry spell.

DANVILLE — Three-and-a-half years after efforts began to drain Lake Geode, the 187-acre reservoir once again is full. For now, however, the only ones swimming there are the few fish who managed to ...

Many of our region's athletes will be testing their mettle July 16 at the Lake Geode Challenge. Lake Geode is an Olympic distance race (1500 yard swim/40k bike/10k run), held in Lake Geode State Park, ...