DES MOINES – As much as we love fireworks, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some. Whether attending a display or celebrating in your backyard, sensitive populations are advised to take precautions. “First, if your family or friends suffer …
More than 270 athletes from 35 Iowa teams participated in the 2026 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Sporting Clays Championships, held June 18-20 at Highland Hideaway, near Riverside. The course was set by Dave Miller, of Miller Shooting Sports, …
More than 300 athletes from 40 Iowa teams participated in the 2026 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet and Five-Stand Championships, held June 25-27 at the Iowa State Trapshooting Homegrounds, north of Cedar Falls. The events had nearly 600 …
DES MOINES - State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend to ensure everyone’s safety on Iowa waters. Operation Dry Water, July 3-5, is a national awareness campaign to deter …
Pheasant hunters take note - Iowa’s pheasant population is forecast to be similar to last year, when the state’s pheasant population reached a 20-year high. That forecast is based on a model using 50 years of weather data and roadside pheasant counts to …
A generous donation by Dale Light, in 1994, created the 73-acre Mink Run wildlife area, a mix of grasslands, woodland with a dry run creek through the middle, three miles southeast of Lisbon and Mount Vernon, in northwest Cedar County. While not large, …
During the months of July and August wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year’s nesting rates and nest success. Participation is easy – just note the date and county in which the turkey was seen, if it was an adult female or adult male – …
Do you enjoy working outdoors, leading a dedicated team, and making a lasting impact on Iowa’s natural resources? The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated natural resource professional to serve as the next Park …
HOUGHTON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill near the City of Houghton in Lee County. On June 25, the DNR Field Office in Washington was notified of a possible pesticide rinsate spill near the ChemGro facility in …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has an exciting opportunity for a Wastewater Engineer who demonstrates technical skills, customer focus and is a detail-oriented team player to join the Wastewater Engineering team to help protect Iowa’s water …
The Iowa DNR is seeking a motivated individual to join our Parks, Forestry and Preserves Bureau as a Park Manager for Pine Lake and Union Grove State Parks. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in one of Iowa’s premier outdoor recreation …
DES MOINES – The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review. Water use permits regulate how Iowa’s water resources are allocated to ensure facilities use water efficiently and responsibly, at rates and …
A new air quality fee schedule becomes effective beginning July 1, 2026. Iowa EASY Air will be unavailable for a short period from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. on July 1 while the switch is made. Additional notices will be sent out notifying users of when the system …
Troy Mills, Iowa - Sitting on the west side of the Wapsipinicon River, a few miles west of the town Troy Mills, Troy Mills Wildlife Area is a mix of sand prairie, timber and wetlands. On this early June morning, the calls of dickcissels, northern yellow …
Iowa lakes and rivers will be busy with paddlers this long holiday weekend. Iowa has 18,000 miles of navigable waterways, and no shortage of streams and lakes to paddle. Paddlers can enjoy water trails that currently span 36 counties across the state via …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iowa lakes and streams. Aquatic invasive species move from one water body to …
Iowa archers competed in the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Championship, held June 18-20, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The following Iowa archers placed in the Top 10 in their division. NASP Championship - Bullseye High School Division: Third …
This is a non-merit position for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. To be considered, …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a unique and exciting position available within the Environmental Services Division, Financial & Business Assistance Section (FABA), located in Des Moines, Iowa. Within this position you will be involved …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Environmental Specialist to join our Water Quality Bureau’s Onsite Wastewater Program. This position plays a vital role in protecting Iowa's groundwater and surface …
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