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Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 10/29/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review.

October 29, 2026

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Air Quality Client Contact Meeting on 11/19: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items

The Air Quality Bureau is having a client contact meeting on November 19. Please submit any agenda topics by October 30th.

October 28, 2026

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DNR investigating liquid fertilizer spill in Lee County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a liquid fertilizer spill near Fort Madison in Lee County.

October 27, 2026

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Shooting Ranges

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Banner, Olofson shooting ranges shifting to winter hours

Banner Shooting Range, located between Indianola and Des Moines on Hwy 65/69, is a multi-use shooting facility that offers a safe, clean shooting environment.

October 27, 2026

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2027 Summer seasonal Water Patrol Officer positions open

The temporary, summer employees of the Iowa DNR Law Enforcement Bureau are positions of high responsibility.

October 27, 2026

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Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers

Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend.

October 27, 2026

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Employment

[Dec 21] Seasonal Water Patrol Officer

Apply as a seasonal Water Patrol Officer with the Iowa DNR. Ensure public safety, check navigation and fishing compliance, and respond to emergencies.

October 23, 2026

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Animal Feeding Operations

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Delay application to preserve nutrients and save money

Managing proper nutrient application timing is critical for both yield potential and environmental stewardship.

October 22, 2026

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Animal Feeding Operations

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Tips for successful fall manure application

Tips for successful fall manure application.

October 22, 2026

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Animal Feeding Operations

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Get certified before you apply: Complete your annual manure certification today

Before you start land applying, ensure your manure applicator certification is current.

October 22, 2026

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Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 10/22/2026

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

October 22, 2026

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DNR investigating manure spill at Buffalo Creek in Crawford County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure spill into Buffalo Creek northwest of Denison in rural Crawford County.

October 20, 2026

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DNR investigating manure spill near Lake Wapello State Park in Davis County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure release near the entrance of Lake Wapello State Park in Davis County.

October 20, 2026

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DNR to eliminate invasive fish at Spring Lake in Cherokee County

The Iowa DNR has scheduled a chemical renovation for Spring Lake, in Cherokee, on October 26.

October 20, 2026

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Stay safe this harvest season 2026

As fall harvest starts across Iowa, the risk of wildfires in crop fields increases.

October 20, 2026