Iowa DNR offices closed additional day for Thanksgiving holiday 11/18/2020 6:55:00 AM View Count 2026 DES MOINES, Iowa -- All Iowa Department of Natural Resources offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 27. Normal business operations will resume on Monday, Nov. 30.
Strong storms in northeast Iowa cause flooding, closures at Yellow River State Forest 9/16/2019 8:12:00 AM View Count 2287 HARPERS FERRY, Iowa – Flash flooding has forced closures at Yellow River State Forest campgrounds and trails.
River Valley OHV Park to remain closed for 2019 12/27/2018 8:15:00 AM View Count 3033 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – The River Valley OHV Park will remain closed for 2019 due to necessary cleanup following floods and a major fire this past summer.
DNR requesting public to avoid River Valley OHV Park after weekend fire 4/24/2018 12:24:00 PM View Count 3478 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – A weekend brushfire that burned 300 acres of the popular River Valley Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Park in Council Bluffs has created dangerous conditions for visitors to the area, according to DNR officials.
George Wyth State Park Closed due to Flooding 8/27/2016 5:25:00 PM View Count 3869 WATERLOO – George Wyth State Park in Waterloo has been closed due to flooding.
Olofson Shooting Range Closed for Construction 2/2/2016 7:13:00 AM View Count 4541 POLK CITY – The Charles “Butch” Olofson shooting range at Big Creek State Park in Polk County has been close since December 20 to allow contractors to remove the old structures and install a new registration and classroom facility, add new baffles, and conduct lead reclamation and berm maintenance.