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The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting January 20.

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

James Ave & Swan Lake Rd (south of Hawkeye Wildlife Area) closed Feb 1 - Apr 1. Impacts James Ave north of Swan Lake Rd and Swan Lake Rd west of Greencastle.

Iowa DNR Wildlife Technician: Temporary role in research, data management, & habitat work. Key tasks: Blanding's Turtle tracking, prescribed fire, and surveys.

New year, new license. Iowa’s 2025 hunting and fishing licenses expired on January 10. Licenses are available at 650 locations across the state and online.

Iowa's two January antlerless deer seasons, Population Management and Excess Tag, run Jan. 11-25 with differences.