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

Summer seasonal positions at Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries offices are open for applications until January 10.

December 11, 2024

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Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day

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

December 10, 2024

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Habitat planning for bad weather is key to supporting pheasant populations

The first snow of the season is a popular event with pheasant hunters because it often sends the birds to cover where hunters expect to find them.

December 10, 2024

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2025 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

Iowans can buy 2025 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2024 expire on Jan. 10.

December 10, 2024

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Stay safe on the ice this winter

Outdoor ice enthusiasts are ready to get out ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating or fat-tire bike riding.

December 10, 2024

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Funds available for spring 2025 tree plantings in communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa DNR for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting.

December 10, 2024

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Ledges “State of the Park” Address to be held in Boone

Tens of thousands of campers, creek stompers, and other park patrons celebrated the centennial anniversary of Ledges State Park throughout 2024.

December 10, 2024

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Fatalities reported in boat accident on Mississippi River in Bellevue

On Sunday, December 8th, at approximately 11 a.m., a boat with three occupants capsized below Lock and Dam No. 12 in Bellevue on the Mississippi River.

December 9, 2024

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Mississippi River boat accident victims identified

On Sunday, December 8th, at approximately 11 a.m., a boat with three occupants capsized below Lock and Dam No. 12 in Bellevue on the Mississippi River.

December 9, 2024

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Natural Resource Commission to Meet Dec. 12 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 12, in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines.

December 6, 2024

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Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15

Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags from Dec. 15 through Jan. 7.

December 6, 2024

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A rainbow is on the horizon

Rainbow trout attract thousands of anglers to streams and community lakes where approximately 375,000 catchable-sized trout are stocked each year.

December 6, 2024

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Applications are being accepted for Seasonal Water Patrol Officer- Law Enforcement Bureau

The temporary, summer employees of the Iowa DNR Law Enforcement Bureau are positions of high responsibility.

December 6, 2024

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Lake Restoration Program draft 2024 Report and 2024 Plan available for public comment

The Iowa DNR Lake Restoration Program will accept public comments on the newly released draft 2024 Lake Restoration Report and 2025 Plan, beginning Dec. 3.

December 6, 2024

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Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve with above-average rainfall

After a very dry September and October, above-average rainfall in November improved drought conditions for most of the state.

December 5, 2024

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

Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day

Habitat planning for bad weather is key to supporting pheasant populations

2025 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

Stay safe on the ice this winter

Funds available for spring 2025 tree plantings in communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

Ledges “State of the Park” Address to be held in Boone

Fatalities reported in boat accident on Mississippi River in Bellevue

Mississippi River boat accident victims identified

Natural Resource Commission to Meet Dec. 12 in Des Moines

Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15

A rainbow is on the horizon

Applications are being accepted for Seasonal Water Patrol Officer- Law Enforcement Bureau

Lake Restoration Program draft 2024 Report and 2024 Plan available for public comment

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve with above-average rainfall

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