News Releases

Read the latest news from the DNR for environmental protection, recreation and conservation updates in Iowa.

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Boil advisory issued for City of Harlan

A boil advisory has been issued for the entire city of Harlan in Shelby County following a water main break, resulting in pressure loss for the entire system.

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DNR enforcement actions, published 11/21/2024

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

Land Quality
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2025 P2 Intern Project requests now open

Project requests are currently being accepted from companies interested in participating in the Iowa DNR’s 2025 Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program.

Air Quality
Solid Waste
Advisories, Bypass or Spill
Household Hazardous Materials
Land Quality
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Beware of burning: Rules on disposing of solid waste

As the weather gradually warms up and spring cleaning begins, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents of the open burning regulations.

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Iowa’s busiest deer seasons are almost here

Iowa’s most popular deer hunting seasons are just around the corner, when roughly 100,000 hunters take to the timber for the long-awaited gun seasons.

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Safety first, during the gun deer seasons

For an expected 100,000-plus deer hunters, the long wait is almost over, Iowa’s gun deer seasons are right around the corner.

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Doe harvest registry

Hunters interested in working with farmers to harvest additional does are encouraged to sign up with the Iowa Doe Harvest Registry.

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Deer donation program

The Iowa DNR, the Food Bank of Iowa and 31 meat lockers are participating in the Help Us Stop Hunger program for 2024.

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Donated deer hides benefit disabled veterans

Hunters donated more than 4,100 deer hides to Elks Lodges across Iowa last year, which was a slight decrease from the 2018-2019 season.