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October 16, 2025

Fall Colors Starting to Pop!

Iowa fall color is most visible in NE river valleys (maples turning). Colors are spotty elsewhere, with oaks still mostly green.

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October 16, 2025

Plan your fall fishing trips with DNR’s new interactive fishing report

Iowa DNR’s popular fishing report has been updated with new search and filter options including by location, fish species and various amenities available.

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October 7, 2025

Check docks and equipment for invasive species before storing for the winter

The Iowa DNR reminds lake property owners to check their boat and trailers, and docks and lifts, for aquatic invasive species before winter storage.

Invasive Species
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Online Organic Waste Management stakeholder event

October 27, 2025 9:00 am - October 27, 2025 12:00 pm

The Iowa DNR is hosting an online stakeholder event on Monday, October 27, to review results from a 5-year sustainable organic waste management process.

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