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June 11, 2025

DNR Investigating Fish Kill at Dean Lake in Des Moines

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at Dean Lake in southeast Des Moines.

Advisories, Bypass or Spill
June 10, 2025

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program hosts largest youth trap shooting championship in Iowa

Athletes from 118 teams across Iowa converged on the Iowa State Trapshooting Homegrounds for the Scholastic Clay Target Program State Trap Shooting Championship

Shooting Sports
June 10, 2025

Natural Resource Commission to hold its June 12 meeting virtually

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting virtually on June 12, at 9:30 a.m.

Natural Resource Commission
June 10, 2025

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Cold Springs Lake

Iowa DNR will relax the fishing regulations at Cold Springs Lake starting June 15 to allow anglers to harvest fish before the lake is chemically renovated.

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June 10, 2025

Help stop the spread of invasive species in your community

Invasive species, like emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, spongy moth and oriental bittersweet threaten Iowa’s ecosystem by destroying native trees.

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June 10, 2025

Public meeting to discuss ongoing drought conditions at Blue Lake

Iowa DNR will host a public meeting at 5:30 p.m., June 26, at the Onawa Community Center, 320 10th Street, to discuss Blue Lake low water levels.

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