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February 3, 2026

Iowa youth artists celebrate the beauty and wonder of Iowa songbirds with art contest

Roughly 250 Iowa students from kindergarten to high school seniors participated in the First Annual Iowa Songbird Art Contest.

News - Featured
February 3, 2026

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes 2026

The Walleye fishing season on Spirit, East, and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. It will close after that date and reopens on May 2.

Fishing
February 3, 2026

Three Central Iowa community lakes stocked with rainbow trout last week

Iowa DNR released rainbow trout in three central Iowa locations last week into Lake Petocka, Triumph Park East and West , and Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake.

Trout Fishing
February 2, 2026

[Feb 13] Environmental Specialist Senior - Land Quality Bureau

Senior Environmental Specialist opening at Iowa DNR, Des Moines (Land Quality Bureau). Lead facility licensing, retailer permitting, and HHM disposal programs.

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January 29, 2026

Smart Salt Use: Simple changes homeowners can use to clear ice and improve water quality

Using salt effectively during the winter months can protect both your property and the environment.

Water Quality
January 29, 2026

Water use permits for review, published 01/29/2026

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

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