News Releases

Through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, Iowa DNR is a pass-through partner for the Urban Forestry Development grants for communities.

December 16, 2025

Fall colors of red, brown, and yellow through an Iowa landscape.

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Fishing

Employment

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Don’t miss your chance to get hands-on fisheries career experience 2026

Summer seasonal positions at Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries offices are open for applications until Jan. 16.

December 16, 2025

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State Parks

News Release

Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day 2026

DES MOINES – What’s the best way to spend New Year’s Day? Take a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest!

December 16, 2025

Animal Feeding Operations

News Release

Winter land application limits begin in December

Dry conditions and warm weather provided an early harvest and manure application season.

December 11, 2025

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Animal Feeding Operations

News Release

County requirements to signup for evaluating animal confinement sites

Counties interested in evaluating construction permits for proposed animal feeding facilities must adopt a construction evaluation resolution.

December 11, 2025

Animal Feeding Operations

News Release

Pre-register for MAC training by Dec. 30 for commercial applications

Beginning Jan. 8, 2026, commercial manure applicators can fulfill annual training for manure applicator certification (MAC) requirements at 73 locations in Iowa

December 11, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 12/11/2025

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

December 11, 2025

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/11/2025

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

December 11, 2025

State Parks

News Release

Ledges annual meeting to be held in Boone

BOONE – Ledges State Park staff will host their 10th annual State of the Park public meeting on Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m., in Boone.

December 9, 2025

Off-Highway Vehicles

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News Release

Snowmobilers cheer the return of winter

It’s middle December, and much of Iowa is covered under a thick blanket of snow with a weekend forecast calling for high temperatures that barely scratch double

December 9, 2025

Snowmobiles driving on a trail through a snowy winter scene.

News Release

Stay safe on the ice this winter

Ice safety in Iowa: 4" min for fishing, 5-7" for snowmobiles/ATVs. Ice thickness varies; check as you go & stay off slushy/dark spots. Be safe!

December 9, 2025

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Employment

State Parks

Employment

Seasonal Patrol Officers at Iowa State Parks / OHV Parks

Strengthen existing skills and build new ones working alongside law enforcement professionals in one or more of Iowa's state parks, state forest, or OHV parks.

December 9, 2025

State Parks

Employment

Seasonal Park Employee

Iowa DNR is hiring seasonal park/forest positions for summer 2026. Work outdoors in conservation, park operations, or visitor engagement.

December 9, 2025

News Releases

Air quality permits for review, published 12/18/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/18/2025

Grants available for forestry plans and programs in Iowa communities

Don’t miss your chance to get hands-on fisheries career experience 2026

Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day 2026

Winter land application limits begin in December

County requirements to signup for evaluating animal confinement sites

Pre-register for MAC training by Dec. 30 for commercial applications

Air quality permits for review, published 12/11/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/11/2025

Ledges annual meeting to be held in Boone

Snowmobilers cheer the return of winter

Stay safe on the ice this winter

Seasonal Patrol Officers at Iowa State Parks / OHV Parks

Seasonal Park Employee

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