3 Jun 2026

Boots on the ground: Exploring the heartland’s best trails

Throughout the thousands of acres of federal lands the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages, there are an abundance of trails the public can access — whether they’re looking for casual exercise or satisfying the outdoorsman within you. With recreational season in full swing and National Trails Day falling on June 6, it’s time for a deep dive into the most scenic and exhilarating paths USACE has across the Midwest.

11 Dec 2025

Missouri River Navigation Structure repairs continue with Cora Island flow control structures after severe damage from 2019 Flood

Missouri River navigation is a critical mission of the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support both the American public and regional commerce. That’s why a massive construction project on the Missouri River was recently completed to repair and improve navigation support, while protecting a valuable ecosystem managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

27 Aug 2025

The Kansas City District tests AI and GoPro technology to improve roadway and campground maintenance with new pilot program

The Kansas City District has long played a significant role in testing and implementing new approaches to conducting work across its sprawling footprint in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. Now, a new pilot program that leverages GoPro cameras and Artificial Intelligence technology reflects a broader commitment to using these tools for smarter, more efficient ways to serve the needs of the public it serves across the region.

29 Jul 2025

Answering the call: Kansas City District volunteers bring expertise, compassion to national disaster response

As incidents of extreme storms and natural disasters continue to rise across the nation, more volunteers are needed to help their fellow Americans find normalcy in their lives again. That's why the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has consistently deployed volunteers and emergency management professionals to support recovery efforts in some of the most ravaged area across the nation.

26 Sep 2024

After a 2020 inspection, Tuttle Creek Dam dewaters outlet channel to undergo massive repairs that reduces risk of spillway erosion and downstream flooding

Tucked alongside the native tallgrasses of the Konza Prairie within the undulating Flint Hills of Riley and Pottawattamie counties in northeast Kansas, is the Tuttle Creek Dam and Lake. This engineering marvel of the midwestern United States, is a 7,500-foot-long earth and rockfill dam that chokes off the Big Blue River, creating the second largest reservoir in Kansas with a total capacity of over 2.1 million acre-feet of water.