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Wapsie Valley teacher recognized for outstanding fishing program

Danny Adams, grades 7-12 physical education teacher in the Wapsie Valley School District, is the recipient of the 2026 Brass Bluegill award.

May 19, 2026

2026 Brass Bluegill Award winner Danny Adams

Shooting Sports

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Iowa’s shooting sports state championship series kicked off last weekend

The 2026 Iowa Shooting Sports State Championship Series got underway last weekend in Coon Rapids with the International Bunker Trap Championship.

May 19, 2026

Archery

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Iowa archers place at Eastern National tournament

Iowa archers competed in the Eastern National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Bullseye and 3D National Championship, held May 7-9, in Louisville, Ky.

May 19, 2026

Air Quality

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Updated Zoom Link - Air Quality Client Contact Meeting

Get the latest on current events and upcoming changes in DNR’s air quality program at the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.

May 19, 2026

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Fishing

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Take the Tackle Along on all your summer outdoor adventures

It’s easy to add fishing to any outdoor outing this summer. Whether it’s a quick trip or a whole weekend, take the tackle along.

May 19, 2026

Kids and an adult fishing at a community fishing pond

Forestry

Camping

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Leave firewood at home this Memorial Day weekend

Iowa DNR encourages campers to buy firewood from where they will burn it instead of bringing it from home this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer.

May 19, 2026

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State Parks

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Visitors expected to fill parks over Memorial Day weekend

Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season.

May 19, 2026

A group of people around a campfire at a campground.

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Fishing

Boating

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Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this holiday weekend

Iowa DNR reminds boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from invasive species.

May 19, 2026

Air Quality

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Iowa’s 2026 Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

Iowa’s 2026 air monitoring network plan is available for public review and comment until June 17, 2026.

May 18, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 05/14/2026

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

May 14, 2026

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 05/14/2026

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

May 14, 2026

Environmental Protection Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 05/14/2026

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting May 20, 2026.

May 14, 2026