News Releases

Read the latest news from the DNR for environmental protection, recreation and conservation updates in Iowa.

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Iowa's Wildlife

See You at the Iowa State Fair!

Visit the DNR Building at the Iowa State Fair for a chance to win prizes, enjoy the popular fish aquariums, talk to DNR experts, and more!

Spill in tributary of North Raccoon River

The morning of Monday, August 21st, the Iowa DNR Atlantic Field Office was notified of discolored water in an unnamed tributary of the North Raccoon River.

Shooting Ranges
News Release

Hawkeye shooting ranges to reopen Friday

The Iowa DNR will reopen three shooting ranges at the Hawkeye Wildlife Area on Friday, August 18, 2023, which had been closed this summer for repairs.

WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
News Release

Riverton Wildlife Area wetland pumping delayed

A delay in the delivery of the precast concrete and new metal screw gate at Spring Creek outlet will impact the ability to pump water to the main marsh.

Air Quality
Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality permits under review, August 17, 2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Air Quality
Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality permits under review, August 10, 2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR Enforcement Actions, published August 10, 2023

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