News Releases

The NRC of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., Feb. 14, in the Wallace State Office Building, Conference Room 2 North, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.

February 7, 2024

News Release

Virtual fishing tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

The Iowa DNR is partnering for a third year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting March 30 through June 30.

February 6, 2024

News Release

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes

The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14.

February 6, 2024

Hunting

News Release

As other seasons close, hunters turn attention to coyotes

Coyote hunting moves to center stage for an estimated 10,000 hunters, after most of Iowa’s other hunting seasons have now closed.

February 6, 2024

Chronic Wasting Disease

Wildlife - Turkey

Registration open for Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors course in Woodbury County

Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors is a collaborative education program between the Iowa DNR and ISU seeking to help Iowans address the challenge of CWD.

February 6, 2024

Advisory

Boil Order for Kimballton Residents

Authorities with the the City of Kimballton in Audubon County are issuing a boiled water advisory for the community.

February 1, 2024

Camping

State Parks

News Release

Campground hosts needed for upcoming recreation season, 2024

The Iowa DNR is seeking people who enjoy the outdoors, camping and meeting new people, to consider becoming volunteer campground hosts.

January 30, 2024

Employment

State Parks

State Forests

News Release

Iowa State Parks and Forests seek seasonal employees for summer 2024

The DNR Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau has openings for recreational aides and seasonal patrol officers across the state park system for summer 2024.

January 30, 2024

Wildlife - Trapping

Hunting

Events & Public Meetings

DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 1/30/2024

The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons.

January 30, 2024

Air Quality

Use SLEIS to SLICE the Time Spent Reporting Air Emissions

Using the State & Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS) will simplify your 2023 air emissions inventory report and ensure it is complete and accurate

January 30, 2024

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/25/2024

DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

January 25, 2024

Trout Fishing

News Release

Postponed winter community trout locations will be ready for anglers soon

The Iowa DNR will stock trout at Blue Pit in Mason City, Moorland Pond in Fort Dodge, and Big Lake in Council Bluffs by the end of this week.

January 25, 2024

News Releases

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 2/08/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/9/2024

Air quality permits under review, published 2/9/2024

Natural Resource Commission to meet Feb. 14

Virtual fishing tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes

As other seasons close, hunters turn attention to coyotes

Registration open for Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors course in Woodbury County

Boil Order for Kimballton Residents

Campground hosts needed for upcoming recreation season, 2024

Iowa State Parks and Forests seek seasonal employees for summer 2024

DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 1/30/2024

Use SLEIS to SLICE the Time Spent Reporting Air Emissions

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/25/2024

Postponed winter community trout locations will be ready for anglers soon

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