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Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 01/15/2026

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

Display Date
January 15, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
General
News Release

Annual road closure south of Hawkeye Wildlife Area begins Feb. 1

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.

Display Date
January 15, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
News - Featured
Hunting
Fishing
News Release

Outdoor Notes - Jan. 13, 2026

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.

Display Date
January 13, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Hunting
News - Featured
News Release

Iowa’s deer hunting shifts to late season mode

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

Display Date
January 9, 2026
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Whitetailed deer in snowy underbrush.
Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: 2025 drought conditions vary significantly throughout the year

Drought conditions improved in the summer months across the state but then degraded again with a dry fall, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

Display Date
January 8, 2026
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Image shows water levels on an Iowa river
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 01/08/206

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

Display Date
January 8, 2026
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 01/08/2026

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

Display Date
January 8, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 01/08/2026

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

Display Date
January 8, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Natural Resource Commission
News Release

Natural Resource Commission to hold virtual meeting on Jan. 8

DES MOINES – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will host its monthly meeting virtually, beginning at 9:30 a.m., on Jan. 8.

Display Date
January 6, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
News - Featured
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Iowa DNR reminds paddlers - water is dangerously cold despite spring-like air temps

With a couple of above average temperatures forecast this week, the Iowa DNR reminds all paddlers that water temperatures remain dangerously cold.

Display Date
January 6, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Forestry Fire
News Release

2025 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments

Nearly $350,000 in 50% cost-share grants were recently awarded to 105 Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowans from wildfires.

Display Date
January 6, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 01/02/2026

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

Display Date
January 2, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Icon of the wetlands, Iowa’s trumpeter swan population continues to grow

Iowa trumpeter swans are making a huge comeback. Successful restoration has the population "really taking off right now," says the DNR.

Display Date
December 30, 2025
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A trumpeter swan with two cygnats on a Chickasaw County wetland. DNR Photo
Urban Forestry Management
News - Featured
News Release

Bundle up and get outside this Holiday Season

Keep the whole family active and entertained this holiday season and all winter long!

Display Date
December 29, 2025
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 12/26/2025

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

Display Date
December 26, 2025
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Bright blue sky with wispy clouds

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