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News Releases

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2025 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

September 9, 2025

Public hearings for proposed administrative code changes to be held in September

September 9, 2025

New graduate fellowship established to support fisheries and water science research in the Iowa Great Lakes

September 9, 2025

Save the Date: Statewide Volunteer Day is Sept. 27

September 9, 2025

Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 11 in Des Moines

September 8, 2025

Water Summary Update: Iowa remains drought-free during August

September 4, 2025
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