Uncertain ice conditions are creating hazards for recreation such as using ATVs on frozen lakes, Iowa DNR warns.

“DNR takes the position that wastewater and air quality are regulated elsewhere in the Iowa Code and are unrelated to the issuance of a water use/allocation permit,” Gordon wrote. And while ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Last week’s below-average cold built more ice on many of Iowa’s ponds and lakes. But, the Iowa ...

Iowa foresters anticipate moderate to severe winter burn damage on conifer trees across the state come spring, according to ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has renewed a water use permit for large cattle feeding operation in northeast Iowa, ...

Opponents of a cattle operation near Bloody Run, designated Iowa 'outstanding water,' say they'll appeal the Iowa DNR's ...

Here is this week’s Iowa DNR Fishing Report for our area, as released Thursday afternoon, February 6th. East Okoboji ...

Osprey populations are growing in Iowa years after a restoration program. (Photo by Ron Holmes/USFWS) Data from the 2024 osprey nesting report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows ...

The memorandum, which Larew provided to Iowa Capital Dispatch, says the DNR considered factors “beyond the mere quality of water” to show a beneficial use for the permit’s renewal. In the document, ...