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

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Diesel spill near Mapleton reaches Willow Creek

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a diesel spill in a tributary of Willow Creek in Monona County.

August 26, 2024

Boil advisory issued for City of Sidney

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Sidney in Fremont County due to a water main break. The incident occurred when a contractor hit a water main.

August 26, 2024

DNR investigating blue liquid near East Nishnabotna River in Oakland

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a bright blue liquid observed near the East Nishnabotna River in Oakland in Pottawattamie County.

August 26, 2024

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Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot

TOLEDO, Iowa - George and Virginia Kunch left a legacy when they donated their 162-acre family farm in Tama County to the people of Iowa, in 2005.

August 23, 2024

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Iowa Waste Exchange continues successful run, keeping Iowa cleaner and reducing disposal costs

Iowa continues to lead the way in reducing what enters our landfills, thanks to continued partnerships and outreach by the Iowa Waste Exchange.

August 22, 2024

Boil advisory issued for City of Massena

A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Massena in Cass County. This is due to low chlorine residuals throughout the distribution system.

August 22, 2024

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 08/22/2024

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

August 22, 2024

Wildlife - Pheasant

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2023 saw Iowa’s best pheasant harvest in 16 years

Iowa’s pheasant hunters bagged more than 590,000 roosters last fall, the most since 2007.

August 20, 2024

Lake Restoration Program

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Four-year project to improve Silver Lake entering final phase

A four-year shoreline restoration project at Silver Lake, in Dickinson County, is entering its final phase.

August 20, 2024

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Iowa’s dove season begins Sept. 1

The 2023 season saw the highest number of doves harvested since Iowa began holding mourning dove seasons – nearly 195,000 birds.

August 20, 2024

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

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Iowa’s statewide teal only season begins Sept. 1

Iowa’s statewide teal only hunting season is Sept. 1-16, providing hunters of all ages and experience an opportunity to enjoy time in the wetlands.

August 20, 2024

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Aug. 31

The good news for Iowa’s cottontail rabbit hunters is that Iowa has an abundant rabbit population.

August 20, 2024

State Forest Nursery

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DNR State Forest Nursery seedling orders start Sept. 3

The DNR State Forest Nursery is gearing up for fall 2024 and spring 2025 seedling orders.

August 20, 2024

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 08/15/2024

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.

August 15, 2024

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot

George and Virginia Kunch left a legacy when they donated their 162-acre family farm in Tama County to the people of Iowa, in 2005.

August 13, 2024