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News Release

Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 06/25/2026

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

Display Date
June 25, 2026
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Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.
Air Quality
News Release

Reminder - New Air Quality Fee Schedule Starts July 1

A new air quality fee schedule becomes effective beginning July 1, 2026.

Display Date
June 25, 2026
News - Featured
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Have a fun and safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

Iowa lakes and rivers will be busy with paddlers this long holiday weekend.

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June 24, 2026
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Two girls paddling in a yellow kayak
Archery
News Release

Iowa archers place at the 2026 NASP Championship

Iowa archers competed in the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Championship, June 18-20, in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Display Date
June 24, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
News - Featured
Boating
News Release

Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July weekend

The Iowa DNR reminds all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iowa waters.

Display Date
June 24, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Timber, Prairie, River - Troy Mills offers a lot of recreation on 323 acres

Sitting on the west side of the Wapsipinicon River, a few miles west of Troy Mills, Troy Mills Wildlife Area is a mix of sand prairie, timber and wetlands.

Display Date
June 24, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 06/18/2026

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

Display Date
June 18, 2026
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 06/18/2026

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

Display Date
June 18, 2026
Image
Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.
Shooting Sports
News Release

2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program hosts largest youth trap shooting championship in Iowa

Athletes from more than 120 teams across Iowa converged on the Iowa State Trapshooting Homegrounds June 8-14, for the 2026 SCTP State Championship.

Display Date
June 18, 2026
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Scholastic Action Shooting Program logo
Wildlife - Trapping
News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshops in July

The Iowa DNR and Iowa Trappers Association are partnering to offer beginner trapping workshops around the state in July.

Display Date
June 16, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Habitat quality, variety on Callahan tract enhances Little Sioux Wildlife Area

The recently acquired 425-acre Callahan Tract in southern Clay County is a perfect fit for the Little Sioux Wildlife Area .

Display Date
June 16, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 06/11/2026

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

Display Date
June 11, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 06/11/2026

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

Display Date
June 11, 2026
Image
Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 06/11/2026

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

Display Date
June 11, 2026
Image
Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.
Shooting Sports
News Release

2026 Iowa’s Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions

The Scholastic Action Shooting Program held the Iowa State Championship match May 30-31, at the Big Springs Shooting Complex, in Searsboro.

Display Date
June 9, 2026
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Scholastic Action Shooting Program logo

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