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Virtual public meetings to discuss the Palisades-Kepler dam engineering design project

The Iowa DNR will host two virtual public meetings on July 16th to discuss the Palisades-Kepler Dam Engineering Design Project.

July 13, 2026

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

Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Drought expands in areas of northern and western Iowa, east returns to normal conditions

Dry conditions in late May resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

July 9, 2026

Image shows water levels on an Iowa river

Solid Waste

Events & Public Meetings

DNR hosting online Iowa Organic Management Plan stakeholder event

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting an online Iowa Organic Waste Management Plan stakeholder event on July 30, 2026

July 9, 2026

Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 07/09/2026

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

July 9, 2026

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

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 07/09/2026

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

July 9, 2026

Fishing

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Iowa fisheries research biologist recognized as 2026 Fisheries Biologist of the Year

Iowa DNR Fish Research Biologist Alan Johnson received the Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Fisheries Biologist of the Year award.

July 7, 2026

Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Culture Research Biologist, Alan Johnson (right) is awarded the Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Fisheries Biologist of the Year, by Iowa DNR’s Division Administrator Pete Hildreth

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Griebel receives conservation association officer of the year award

Sgt. Steve Griebel, state conservation officer with Iowa DNR received the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement’s Officer of the Year award.

July 7, 2026

Col. Craig Cutts (left) presents Sgt. Steve Griebel officer of the year award during annual meeting in Okoboji

Wildlife Management Areas

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Woodland plants return to Rosenow Timber after invasive honeysuckle removed

The 116-acre Rosenow Timber stands apart from the patchwork of crop fields and pasture in northwest Shelby County.

July 7, 2026

Boating

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Dyersville girl succumbs to injuries from July 4 crash on Clear Lake

A 14-year-old Dyersville girl has died following a personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake, Iowa, on July 4. The investigation into the crash is underway.

July 6, 2026

Boating

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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