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Two popular state parks to host centennial celebrations this fall

2024 marks the 100th anniversary of both Pilot Knob State Park, Forest City, and Ledges State Park, Boone.

August 27, 2024

Lake Restoration Program

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Water level to drop at Three Mile Lake starting Sept. 3

Lake water levels at Three Mile Lake in Union County will be lowered an additional three feet as a part of an ongoing lake restoration project.

August 27, 2024

Iowa's Wildlife

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Radio tagged Iowa birds part of international migration survey

Wood thrushes are fairly common, but the population is declining across its range by as much as 60 percent since 1970.

August 27, 2024

Diesel spill near Mapleton reaches Willow Creek

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a diesel spill in a tributary of Willow Creek in Monona County.

August 26, 2024

Boil advisory issued for City of Sidney

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Sidney in Fremont County due to a water main break. The incident occurred when a contractor hit a water main.

August 26, 2024

DNR investigating blue liquid near East Nishnabotna River in Oakland

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a bright blue liquid observed near the East Nishnabotna River in Oakland in Pottawattamie County.

August 26, 2024

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Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot

TOLEDO, Iowa - George and Virginia Kunch left a legacy when they donated their 162-acre family farm in Tama County to the people of Iowa, in 2005.

August 23, 2024

Blue skies and wispy clouds.

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Iowa Waste Exchange continues successful run, keeping Iowa cleaner and reducing disposal costs

Iowa continues to lead the way in reducing what enters our landfills, thanks to continued partnerships and outreach by the Iowa Waste Exchange.

August 22, 2024

Boil advisory issued for City of Massena

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Massena in Cass County. This is due to low chlorine residuals throughout the distribution system.

August 22, 2024

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 08/22/2024

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

August 22, 2024

Wildlife - Pheasant

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2023 saw Iowa’s best pheasant harvest in 16 years

Iowa’s pheasant hunters bagged more than 590,000 roosters last fall, the most since 2007.

August 20, 2024

Lake Restoration Program

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Four-year project to improve Silver Lake entering final phase

A four-year shoreline restoration project at Silver Lake, in Dickinson County, is entering its final phase.

August 20, 2024

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Iowa’s dove season begins Sept. 1

The 2023 season saw the highest number of doves harvested since Iowa began holding mourning dove seasons – nearly 195,000 birds.

August 20, 2024

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

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Iowa’s statewide teal only season begins Sept. 1

Iowa’s statewide teal only hunting season is Sept. 1-16, providing hunters of all ages and experience an opportunity to enjoy time in the wetlands.

August 20, 2024

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Aug. 31

The good news for Iowa’s cottontail rabbit hunters is that Iowa has an abundant rabbit population.

August 20, 2024