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Applications are being accepted for Seasonal Water Patrol Officer- Law Enforcement Bureau

The temporary, summer employees of the Iowa DNR Law Enforcement Bureau are positions of high responsibility.

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December 6, 2024
News Release

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve with above-average rainfall

After a very dry September and October, above-average rainfall in November improved drought conditions for most of the state.

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December 5, 2024
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Iowa EASY Air celebrates 5 years of partnerships and program growth

The Iowa DNR is celebrating a milestone, marking the 5th anniversary of the very successful Iowa EASY Air program.

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December 5, 2024
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DNR enforcement actions, published 12/05/2024

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

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December 5, 2024
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Air quality permits for review, published 12/05/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Display Date
December 5, 2024
News Release

Iowa DNR to host virtual public meeting tonight on Chronic Wasting Disease

The Iowa DNR has scheduled a virtual public meeting to update the public on statewide chronic wasting disease surveillance and management efforts.

Display Date
December 5, 2024
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Cody Shooting Complex set to open on site of former DLS Gun Club

Iowa’s newest public shooting range opens on Dec. 11th, bringing expanded opportunities to recreational shooters and hunters in Eastern Iowa.

Display Date
December 5, 2024
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Air quality permits for review, published 11/07/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Display Date
December 5, 2024
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Air quality permits for review, published 10/24/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

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December 5, 2024
News Release

New SLEIS Version Release for Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The DNR will be installing a new version of the State & Local Emissions Inventory System Application on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 7:30 am to 9:00 am.

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December 2, 2024
News Release

Iowa’s pheasant hunting Thanksgiving tradition

Pheasant hunting has been as much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday for generations of Iowans, as cranberries and stuffing.

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November 26, 2024
News Release

2024 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments

Nearly $416,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to 138 Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowan’s from wildfires

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November 26, 2024
News Release

Boil advisory lifted for City of Harlan

The boil advisory issued on November 21 for the city of Harlan in Shelby County has been lifted.

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November 25, 2024
News Release

Habitat variety attracts birds and birders to Iowa River Bird Conservation Area

Driving slowly along the two-track, generously labeled “340th Street” by Google Maps, Anna Buckardt Thomas has her windows down and is identifying each bird.

Display Date
November 25, 2024
News Release

DNR to host an open house on East and West Salt Creek Wildlife Management Areas

The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house on Dec. 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Tama County Nature Center-Otter Creek Lake and Park.

Display Date
November 22, 2024

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