News Releases

Iowa DNR needs help with the wild turkey production survey. In July and August wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year’s nesting rates.

July 1, 2025

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DNR’s annual goose banding is underway

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is in the middle of its annual Canada goose banding effort across the state.

July 1, 2025

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Open house to discuss Heritage Hills Wildlife Area forest wildlife stewardship plan

The Iowa DNR will hold a public open house on July 16 to discuss a proposed forest wildlife stewardship plan for Heritage Hills Wildlife Area.

June 30, 2025

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 06/26/2025

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

June 26, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 06/26/2025

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

June 26, 2025

Advisory

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Petroleum release near Avoca reaches West Nishnabotna River

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a petroleum release near Avoca in Pottawattamie County.

June 24, 2025

Fishing

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Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Dunlap Pond

Iowa DNR will relax the fishing regulations at Dunlap Pond starting July 1 to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before the lake is completely drained.

June 24, 2025

Person grasping a fish that is still on the hook and pulling into a boat.

Shooting Sports

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Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program Skeet Championships

332 athletes from 39 Iowa teams participated in the 2025 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet Championships on June 18-21 in Waukee.

June 24, 2025

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Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July

Iowa DNR reminds all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this 4th of July to help protect Iowa lakes and streams.

June 24, 2025

Safety

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DNR shares tips for a safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

Follow these tips and precautions to keep you, your friends and family safe this holiday weekend.

June 24, 2025

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Volga River State Recreation Area offers year round recreation

At nearly 5,800 acres, Volga River State Recreation Area is hard to miss.

June 24, 2025

DNR @ the 2026 Iowa State Fair, Aug 13-23, 2026

News Releases

DNR seeks public input on proposed ginseng harvesting and sale administrative rule revisions

Air quality permits for review, published 07/03/2025

Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions

DNR seeks public input on threatened and endangered plant and animal species administrative rule revisions

Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings in July and August

DNR’s annual goose banding is underway

Open house to discuss Heritage Hills Wildlife Area forest wildlife stewardship plan

Air quality permits for review, published 06/26/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/26/2025

Petroleum release near Avoca reaches West Nishnabotna River

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Dunlap Pond

Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program Skeet Championships

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July

DNR shares tips for a safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

Volga River State Recreation Area offers year round recreation

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