PLEASANT VALLEY, Iowa -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the opening of the auxiliary lock, located at Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, May 28 for recreational boating traffic.
Every weekend until Sept. 2, the lock will be open for recreational use on Fridays from 4-10 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from Noon-10 p.m. In addition, the auxiliary lock will be open Noon-10 p.m. on the 4th of July and Labor Day holidays and until midnight on Friday, August 9, to assist recreational boaters attending Tugfest activities and the fireworks display.
As boating activities come into full swing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds you to please wear your lifejacket. For more information call 309-794-5338 or visit www.missriver.org.
Release no. 21-040