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Five injured in personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake

Five injured, including four minors, in a personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake, Iowa, near McIntosh boat ramp. The incident is under investigation.

July 5, 2026

Shooting Sports

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2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program Skeet Championships

More than 300 athletes from 40 Iowa teams participated in the 2026 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet and Five-Stand Championships, June 25-27.

July 2, 2026

Shooting Sports

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2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns youth sporting clays champions

More than 270 athletes from 35 Iowa teams participated in the 2026 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Sporting Clays Championships, held June 18-20.

July 2, 2026

Air Quality

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Have a great time, be considerate of others when using fireworks

Whether attending a display or celebrating in your backyard, sensitive populations are advised to take precautions.

July 2, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 07/02/2026

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

July 2, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Mink Run Wildlife Area offers outdoor recreation for a growing metro

A generous donation by Dale Light, in 1994, created the 73-acre Mink Run wildlife area.

June 30, 2026

Wildlife - Turkey

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Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings this July and August

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with the annual wild turkey production survey.

June 30, 2026

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Pheasant nesting success is expected to be similar to 2025

Pheasant hunters take note - Iowa’s pheasant population is forecast to be similar to last year, when the state’s pheasant population reached a 20-year high.

June 30, 2026

News - Featured

Boating

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Stay sober and alert on the water this Fourth of July weekend 2026

State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend to ensure everyone’s safety.

June 30, 2026

A family boats across a lake at the end of a summer day.

Advisory

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DNR investigating fish kill in Lee County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill near the City of Houghton in Lee County

June 29, 2026

This image shows white colored water in a creek in rural Lee County, Iowa.

Air Quality

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Reminder - New Air Quality Fee Schedule Starts July 1

A new air quality fee schedule becomes effective beginning July 1, 2026.

June 25, 2026

Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 06/25/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review

June 25, 2026

Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.

Archery

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Iowa archers place at the 2026 NASP Championship

Iowa archers competed in the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Championship, June 18-20, in Daytona Beach, Florida.

June 24, 2026

News - Featured

Boating

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Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July weekend

The Iowa DNR reminds all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iowa waters.

June 24, 2026

News - Featured

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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Have a fun and safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

Iowa lakes and rivers will be busy with paddlers this long holiday weekend.

June 24, 2026

News Releases

Five injured in personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake

2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program Skeet Championships

2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns youth sporting clays champions

Have a great time, be considerate of others when using fireworks

Air quality permits for review, published 07/02/2026

Mink Run Wildlife Area offers outdoor recreation for a growing metro

Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings this July and August

Pheasant nesting success is expected to be similar to 2025

Stay sober and alert on the water this Fourth of July weekend 2026

DNR investigating fish kill in Lee County

Reminder - New Air Quality Fee Schedule Starts July 1

Water use permits for review, published 06/25/2026

Iowa archers place at the 2026 NASP Championship

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July weekend

Have a fun and safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

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