News Releases

Iowa’s 2026 pheasant season should be another good year for hunters after the 2025 season with an estimated 68,000 hunters harvest more than 500,000 roosters.

October 13, 2026

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Drivers stay alert for deer movement 2026

Drivers are advised to stay alert as they travel Iowa’s roadsides over the coming weeks.

October 13, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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16-acre remnant is jewel of West Fork Prairie

West Fork Prairie seems to always be busy during the pheasant season.

October 13, 2026

Employment

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Employment

[Nov 2] Wildlife - Turkey Project Temporary Worker

Seeking two (2) Turkey Project Temporary Workers to complete field work associated with an ongoing 10-year wild turkey study in southeast/east central Iowa.

October 9, 2026

Employment

Wildlife

Employment

[Nov 16] Wildlife Temporary Worker

Join Iowa DNR's 2027 Wildlife Team! Protect habitats, monitor species, & gain hands-on conservation experience in Iowa's great outdoors. Apply today!

October 9, 2026

Advisory

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DNR investigating manure discharge in Cherokee County

The Iowa DNR is investigating a manure discharge into Bear Creek in Cherokee County. Downstream users should avoid water use; no dead fish observed.

October 9, 2026

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Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Iowa’s Water Year ends with statewide surplus for the third consecutive year

For the third consecutive year, Iowa’s Water Year ended with a statewide precipitation surplus, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

October 8, 2026

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Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 10/08/2026

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

October 8, 2026

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Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 10/08/2026

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

October 8, 2026

Forestry

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Wait until November to prune oak trees

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends pruning oak trees between November 1 and mid-March.

October 6, 2026

Forestry Fire

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2026 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

The Iowa DNR Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, has grant funds available for Iowa’s rural fire departments.

October 6, 2026

News Releases

Cooler weather, progressing harvest welcome news to Iowa's bow hunters

Fall is a great time to plant shade trees

Iowa State Park Campgrounds Prepare for Winter Transition; Off-Season Rates Begin Oct. 16

Think safety before opening day 2026

Iowa’s 2026 pheasant season expected to be another good one

Drivers stay alert for deer movement 2026

16-acre remnant is jewel of West Fork Prairie

[Nov 2] Wildlife - Turkey Project Temporary Worker

[Nov 16] Wildlife Temporary Worker

DNR investigating manure discharge in Cherokee County

Water Summary Update: Iowa’s Water Year ends with statewide surplus for the third consecutive year

Water use permits for review, published 10/08/2026

Air quality permits for review, published 10/08/2026

Wait until November to prune oak trees

2026 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

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