News Releases

Iowa DNR Fish Research Biologist Alan Johnson received the Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Fisheries Biologist of the Year award.

July 7, 2026

Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Culture Research Biologist, Alan Johnson (right) is awarded the Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Fisheries Biologist of the Year, by Iowa DNR’s Division Administrator Pete Hildreth

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Griebel receives conservation association officer of the year award

Sgt. Steve Griebel, state conservation officer with Iowa DNR received the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement’s Officer of the Year award.

July 7, 2026

Col. Craig Cutts (left) presents Sgt. Steve Griebel officer of the year award during annual meeting in Okoboji

Wildlife Management Areas

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Woodland plants return to Rosenow Timber after invasive honeysuckle removed

The 116-acre Rosenow Timber stands apart from the patchwork of crop fields and pasture in northwest Shelby County.

July 7, 2026

Boating

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Dyersville girl succumbs to injuries from July 4 crash on Clear Lake

A 14-year-old Dyersville girl has died following a personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake, Iowa, on July 4. The investigation into the crash is underway.

July 6, 2026

Boating

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Five injured in personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake

Five injured, including four minors, in a personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake, Iowa, near McIntosh boat ramp. The incident is under investigation.

July 5, 2026

Shooting Sports

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2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program Skeet Championships

More than 300 athletes from 40 Iowa teams participated in the 2026 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet and Five-Stand Championships, June 25-27.

July 2, 2026

Shooting Sports

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2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns youth sporting clays champions

More than 270 athletes from 35 Iowa teams participated in the 2026 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Sporting Clays Championships, held June 18-20.

July 2, 2026

Air Quality

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Have a great time, be considerate of others when using fireworks

Whether attending a display or celebrating in your backyard, sensitive populations are advised to take precautions.

July 2, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 07/02/2026

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

July 2, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Mink Run Wildlife Area offers outdoor recreation for a growing metro

A generous donation by Dale Light, in 1994, created the 73-acre Mink Run wildlife area.

June 30, 2026

Wildlife - Turkey

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Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings this July and August

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with the annual wild turkey production survey.

June 30, 2026

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Pheasant nesting success is expected to be similar to 2025

Pheasant hunters take note - Iowa’s pheasant population is forecast to be similar to last year, when the state’s pheasant population reached a 20-year high.

June 30, 2026

News - Featured

Boating

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Stay sober and alert on the water this Fourth of July weekend 2026

State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend to ensure everyone’s safety.

June 30, 2026

A family boats across a lake at the end of a summer day.

News Releases

Water use permits for review, published 07/09/2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/09/2026

Iowa fisheries research biologist recognized as 2026 Fisheries Biologist of the Year

Griebel receives conservation association officer of the year award

Woodland plants return to Rosenow Timber after invasive honeysuckle removed

Dyersville girl succumbs to injuries from July 4 crash on Clear Lake

Five injured in personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake

2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program Skeet Championships

2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns youth sporting clays champions

Have a great time, be considerate of others when using fireworks

Air quality permits for review, published 07/02/2026

Mink Run Wildlife Area offers outdoor recreation for a growing metro

Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings this July and August

Pheasant nesting success is expected to be similar to 2025

Stay sober and alert on the water this Fourth of July weekend 2026

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