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News Release

Brown wins Government Social Media Professional of the Year

Jess Brown, Iowa DNR social media specialist, was named Professional of the Year at the annual Government Social Media Conference Golden Post Awards.

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July 14, 2026
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Iowa DNR social media specialist Jess Brown named Professional of the Year at the annual Government Social Media Conference Golden Post Awards in New Orleans
Hunting - Education
News Release

DNR’s Taube recognized as 2026 Education Professional of the Year

Megan Taube (Wisecup), Iowa DNR Education, Outreach, and Marketing Section Supervisor, recently received the MAFWA Education Professional of the Year award.

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July 14, 2026
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources Education, Outreach, and Marketing Section Supervisor, Megan Taube (right), is awarded the Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Education Professional of the Year, by Iowa DNR’s Division Administrator Pete Hildreth, during the association’s meeting June 21-24, in Okoboji.
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Hunting - Education
News Release

Outdoor skills courses popularity on the rise

Wilderness shows featuring life off the grid in remote parts of Montana or Alaska, living in harsh conditions below zero, have been popular.

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July 14, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
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Boating
News Release

Research buoys deployed in central Iowa reservoirs for joint ISU and DNR study

The Iowa DNR and Iowa State University are partnering to better understand oxygen and temperature dynamics in 20 central Iowa reservoirs.

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July 14, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

St. Mary's Island benefits grassland dependent species

Ten miles south of Council Bluffs, west of I-29 on Hwy. 34, is 2,500-acre St. Mary’s Island, an expansive grassland, home to many well-known species.

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July 14, 2026
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News Release

Virtual public meetings to discuss the Palisades-Kepler dam engineering design project

The Iowa DNR will host two virtual public meetings on July 16th to discuss the Palisades-Kepler Dam Engineering Design Project.

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July 13, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 07/09/2026

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

Display Date
July 9, 2026
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Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 07/09/2026

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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July 9, 2026
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Water Summary Update
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Water Summary Update: Drought expands in areas of northern and western Iowa, east returns to normal conditions

Dry conditions in late May resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

Display Date
July 9, 2026
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Image shows water levels on an Iowa river
Fishing
News Release

Iowa fisheries research biologist recognized as 2026 Fisheries Biologist of the Year

Iowa DNR Fish Research Biologist Alan Johnson received the Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Fisheries Biologist of the Year award.

Display Date
July 7, 2026
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Culture Research Biologist, Alan Johnson (right) is awarded the Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Fisheries Biologist of the Year, by Iowa DNR’s Division Administrator Pete Hildreth
News Release

Griebel receives conservation association officer of the year award

Sgt. Steve Griebel, state conservation officer with Iowa DNR received the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement’s Officer of the Year award.

Display Date
July 7, 2026
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Col. Craig Cutts (left) presents Sgt. Steve Griebel officer of the year award during annual meeting in Okoboji
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Woodland plants return to Rosenow Timber after invasive honeysuckle removed

The 116-acre Rosenow Timber stands apart from the patchwork of crop fields and pasture in northwest Shelby County.

Display Date
July 7, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Boating
News Release

Dyersville girl succumbs to injuries from July 4 crash on Clear Lake

A 14-year-old Dyersville girl has died following a personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake, Iowa, on July 4. The investigation into the crash is underway.

Display Date
July 6, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Boating
News Release

Five injured in personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake

Five injured, including four minors, in a personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake, Iowa, near McIntosh boat ramp. The incident is under investigation.

Display Date
July 5, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 07/02/2026

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

Display Date
July 2, 2026
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