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Guttenberg south boat ramps close November 27

• 11/14/2023 11:51:00 AM
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The Guttenberg south public boat ramps will be closed from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, for repairs due to extreme low water levels on the Mississippi River.

Iowa’s furharvest season began Nov. 4

• 11/7/2023 11:54:00 AM
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Iowa trappers can expect to find good numbers of furbearers statewide during the 2023-24 season, that began on Nov. 4.

Secluded Winford Wildlife Area supports quality deer and pheasant populations

• 9/19/2023 1:52:00 PM
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That narrow access lane off a dead-end road is the only way in and out of the Winford Wildlife Area, a 637-acre floodplain grassland, just north of Oskaloosa. 

Manure clean-up underway in tributary of North Raccoon River

• 9/1/2023 3:44:00 PM
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COOPER (Greene County) - The DNR has identified the source of the manure release in an unnamed tributary of the North Raccoon River to the Crosman Land and Livestock confinement facility, located north of the town of Cooper in Greene County.

Spill in tributary of North Raccoon River

• 8/22/2023 6:52:00 AM
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COOPER - The morning of Monday, August 21st, the Iowa DNR Atlantic Field Office was notified of discolored water in an unnamed tributary of the North Raccoon River, approximately two miles east of the City of Cooper in Greene County. According to the caller, the discolored water was first observed on the evening of Friday, August 18, 2023.

Riverton Wildlife Area wetland pumping delayed

• 8/18/2023 2:43:00 PM
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Riverton, Iowa- A delay in the delivery of the precast concrete and new metal screw gate required to replace the failing Spring Creek outlet at the Riverton Wildlife Area will impact the ability for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to pump water on to the main marsh, north of county road J46.

DNR offers public comment period on Chariton River Water Quality Improvement Plan

• 7/24/2023 7:17:00 AM
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CENTERVILLE – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in the Chariton River can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel.

DNR investigating drowning on Mississippi River

• 7/18/2023 11:41:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating an apparent drowning on July 14 on the Mississippi River near Buffalo Shores.

Summer heat causes fish kill on the lower Des Moines River

• 7/14/2023 8:27:00 AM
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Video available on YouTube: DNR Fisheries Biologist, Mark Flammang, discusses the investigation and background of shovelnose sturgeon fish kill in the lower Des Moines River. 

Public meeting to discuss removing Steamboat Rock Dam on Iowa River

• 7/5/2023 12:14:00 PM
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STEAMBOAT ROCK - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Hardin County Conservation, the City of Steamboat Rock, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., July 13, at the Iowa River Conservation Club Building near Pine Ridge Park.

Cedar River Water Trail in Mitchell County dedicated June 29

• 6/27/2023 4:39:00 PM
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The Cedar River Water Trail, in Mitchell County, will be officially dedicated as Iowa’s newest water trail during a public ceremony at 10 a.m., June 29, at Bennett Access along the Cedar River, near Osage.

Maquoketa & North Fork Maquoketa Water Trail dedicated May 31

• 5/16/2023 1:58:00 PM
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The Maquoketa & North Fork Maquoketa Water Trail, in Jackson County, will be officially dedicated as Iowa’s newest water trail during a public ceremony at 10 a.m., May 31, at Canton County Park along the Maquoketa River, in western Jackson County.

Safety tips for river recreation this summer

• 5/16/2023 1:52:00 PM
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Iowa rivers will soon be busy with paddlers, swimmers, and people wading to search for fossils, rocks and driftwood or to clean up litter or explore a sandbar.

River Users Should Avoid Area Near Adel Wastewater Facility

• 5/16/2023 12:24:00 PM
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ADEL--Persons recreating on the North Racoon River should avoid an area immediately below the Adel Wastewater Treatment Facility where a pool of partially treated waste has collected after a release on Monday.

Public invited to field day highlighting forest management

• 4/4/2023 11:47:00 AM
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FAYETTE, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Iowa State University Extension will be showcasing various forestry practices at Volga River State Recreation Area as part of a public field day on May 16.

Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning, Iowa River Wildlife Unit

• 3/30/2023 1:45:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Iowa River Wildlife Unit, and by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in Cedar, Linn, Johnson, Benton, Iowa, Tama, and Mahaska counties.

Black Bass catch and release regulations on upper boundary of the Middle Raccoon River moved upstream

• 2/21/2023 12:02:00 PM
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The Lenon Mills Dam has served as the upper boundary to the Black Bass, both smallmouth and largemouth bass, catch and release regulation in the Middle Raccoon River since it was established more than 35 years ago.

Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish fishing season opens Feb. 1

• 1/17/2023 11:38:00 AM
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The paddlefish snagging season on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers opens Feb. 1 and goes through April 30 (sunrise to sunset).

DNR to eliminate invasive rough fish at Nobles Lake

• 1/3/2023 12:14:00 PM
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MISSOURI VALLEY - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will treat Nobles Lake with a low concentration of rotenone to eliminate rough fish.

Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over

• 12/6/2022 9:10:00 PM
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The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds across the northern two-thirds of Iowa. Anglers are ready to get out for the popular early ice fishing season.

Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15

• 12/6/2022 9:05:00 PM
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Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 7.

Big Hartford Marsh offers easy access to unique wetland habitat

• 11/1/2022 1:38:00 PM
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Big Hartford Marsh has been hosting duck hunters from across central and southern Iowa for 40 years because of the ability to pump water onto its 400 acres, even during years of drought.

Heytman’s Landing boat ramp on Mississippi River closed for dredging

• 10/25/2022 11:53:00 AM
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LANSING – The Heytman’s Landing boat ramp, south of Lansing, on Pool 9 of the Mississippi River is closed to dredge the boat channel. The work is expected to be completed by mid-November.

The Walter House

• 10/25/2022 11:35:00 AM
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Quasqueton-native Lowell and Agnes Walter wanted to build a house for their retirement overlooking the Wapsipinicon River, near his hometown. The Des Moines couple owned Iowa Road Building Company in Des Moines and a farm management business in Buchanan County that amassed around 5,000 acres.

Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing rivers and streams this fall

• 10/18/2022 1:05:00 PM
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Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend.

Public comment period for intent to withdraw Cedar River watershed nitrate TMDL

• 10/6/2022 3:00:00 PM
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DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the DNR’s intent to withdraw the Cedar River watershed nitrate total maximum daily load (TMDL). 

Boone Forks Wildlife Area offers rugged outdoor experience in north central Iowa

• 9/27/2022 2:16:00 PM
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The confluence of the Des Moines and Boone rivers has been attracting visitors since before Iowa was a state. Today, its home to the 4,600-acre Boone Forks Wildlife Area – a popular spot for hunting, hiking, paddling, fishing and birding in Webster and Hamilton counties.

State Preserve Advisory Board tours Yellow River State Forest and Turkey River Mounds State Preserve

• 9/20/2022 11:55:00 AM
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The State Preserve Advisory Board will tour Yellow River State Forest and Turkey River Mounds State Preserve to prepare for review of issues that will be discussed at an upcoming business meeting (to be determined and announced later).

Series of islands in Mississippi River pools 16, 17 and 18 are public wildlife areas offering visitors rugged, solitary experience

• 9/20/2022 11:36:00 AM
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Situated between the Quad Cities on the north and Burlington to the south is a number of islands that many Iowans may not know are open for public use.

Fuel Spill in West Nodaway River, Cass County

• 9/12/2022 10:00:00 AM
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CASS COUNTY, IOWA-- On Thursday, Sept. 8, the Iowa DNR was notified that a crane overturned into the West Nodaway River approximately 2-3 miles northeast of Massena in Cass County. It was initially reported that approximately 20 gallons of diesel and engine fuel from the crane were spilled.

Charges filed in May 29 Missouri River boating fatality

• 8/23/2022 11:56:00 AM
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LOGAN - The Harrison County Attorney’s Office has charged Garret Vanderheiden, 22, of Fremont, Neb., on Aug. 22, with involuntary manslaughter, a class D felony, and boating while intoxicated – first offense, a serious misdemeanor, for the boating incident on May 29, that resulted in the death of Emma Olsen, 20, of Omaha.

Heytman’s Landing boat ramp on Mississippi River closed until Sept. 23

• 8/2/2022 12:14:00 PM
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LANSING – The Heytman’s Landing boat ramp, south of Lansing, on Pool 9 of the Mississippi River is closed until Sept. 23 to replace the railroad bridge that spans the boat channel.

DNR offers safety tips for paddlers on the Raccoon River

• 7/5/2022 1:24:00 PM
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Bridge construction on I-80 over the Raccoon River is creating dangerous conditions for paddlers. Warning signs are posted at some of the river accesses.

Wastewater overflow in Carroll

• 6/20/2022 4:03:00 PM
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CARROLL—Untreated wastewater overflowed from a manhole near St. Anthony Regional Hospital on the southeast side of Carroll Monday morning.

M. U. Payne Wildlife Area is a great place for water bird watching, duck hunting, and hiking often with little competition

• 6/14/2022 2:23:00 PM
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Hidden behind a levee paralleling I-29, six miles northwest of Hamburg in the Missouri River floodplain, is the nearly 1,300-acre M. U. Payne Wildlife Area.  

Officials seek public’s assistance regarding Missouri River fatality

• 6/8/2022 10:42:00 AM
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MISSOURI VALLEY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement Bureau is requesting the public’s assistance for information regarding the activities involving the 30-foot red and white Scarab boat with an Oklahoma registration that was involved in the Memorial Day weekend fatality on the Missouri River.

Coal spilled from train derailment south of Lansing

• 6/1/2022 3:54:00 PM
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LANSING—A Canadian Pacific train derailed about 6:40 a.m. today (Wednesday), spilling coal into the Mississippi River.

Treated, but not disinfected, wastewater being released in Eldora

• 6/1/2022 6:44:00 AM
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ELDORA—A leak in a pipeline leaving the Eldora wastewater treatment plant caused treated wastewater to flow into the Iowa River recently.

Boaters in Western Iowa urged to use caution due to low water conditions

• 5/24/2022 3:27:00 PM
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Water levels in oxbow lakes adjacent to the Missouri River are lower than normal going into the summer due to consecutive years of abnormally dry conditions in western Iowa and historic low flows in the Missouri River this past winter. Access to these lakes may be compromised.

Popular central Iowa paddling destination closed

• 5/10/2022 1:52:00 PM
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This week’s warm weather is perfect for paddlers to get out on rivers. Water recreationists should be aware of bridge construction projects across Iowa.

State record smallmouth buffalo caught in lower Wapsipinicon River

• 4/12/2022 3:31:00 PM
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John Dirks, from Anamosa, caught a 43 pound smallmouth buffalo on December 1, 2021 in the lower Wapsipinicon River. 

Wastewater discharge south of Sioux Center

• 3/16/2022 2:58:00 PM
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SIOUX CENTER—An unknown amount of wastewater from a packing plant reached a tributary of the West Branch of the Floyd River south of Sioux Center.

Project AWARE cleanup to take on the West Fork of the Des Moines River Water Trail

• 3/15/2022 2:32:00 PM
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Volunteers have the opportunity to spend their summer vacation cleaning up, learning about and exploring 61 miles of the West Fork of the Des Moines River from Petersburg, Minn., to near West Bend, Iowa, from July 10 to 15.

DNR investigating manure spill near Rock Valley in Lyon County

• 2/8/2022 1:33:00 PM
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ROCK VALLEY - DNR staff from the Spencer field office are investigating a manure spill about four miles north of Rock Valley.

Bald eagle found shot in Cedar Rapids, public help sought to find person responsible

• 2/3/2022 2:44:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for help to identify the person responsible for shooting a bald eagle that was discovered in southeast Cedar Rapids on Jan. 9.

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