A report on state water quality by an Iowa State University Extension "Think Tank" finds opinions...
Meandering male moose seen in Sioux County
A video appeared Thursday on Facebook of what appears to be a young bull moose crossing an empty...
Iowa trees dealing with drought, pests as fall color season approaches
Many of Iowa's trees are struggling in the long-running drought. Joe Herring, a district forester...
Iowans warned to be on guard for invasive, tree killing beetle
Iowans are familiar with the emerald ash borer and the green insect's threat to our foliage, but...
Oak trees producing a big crop of acorns this year
Iowa is known as the king of corn but lately, there also appears to be a bumper crop of acorns....
Spiders thriving in yards as drought keeps mowers shut down
It's been hot and dry for weeks and many Iowans who haven't mowed their grass in a while are...
Unhealthy air detected in parts of the state from Canadian wildfire smoke
The wildfire smoke from Canada is back over Iowa once again. Brian Hutchins at the DNR Air Quality...
Many Iowa river levels too low for safe paddling
An Iowa Department of Natural Resources expert says many of the state's rivers may not be deep...
Good pheasant season predicted as survey numbers jump up
The results from the DNR's annual roadside survey show a 15% increase in the number of pheasants...
Teal season opens September 1st
With highs forecast in the 90s across much of Iowa this weekend, it won't feel at all like fall,...
State forest nursery will start taking tree and shrub orders soon
One week from today, the Iowa DNR's State Forest Nursery in Ames will open its phone lines and...
Book chronicles insights and observations of the Loess Hills
The 200-mile-long land formation known as the Loess Hills which comprises much of Iowa's western...
Chronic Wasting Disease now found in deer in 16 Iowa counties
The Iowa DNR says a sample from a road-kill deer in Marshal County has tested positive for Chronic...
Teen dies after going into water at Dallas County Lake
The Dallas County Sheriff reports a teenager has died after being pulled from Moffit Lake Monday....
Pikes Peak State Park campground is back open after extensive work
The Iowa DNR is reopening the renovated Pikes Peak State Park campground near McGregor today....
150,000 Iowa Bike Maps are printed to help plan your ride
It's no coincidence the Iowa Department of Transportation is releasing its new edition of the Iowa...
Steamy heat wave due to arrive just in time for RAGBRAI
Those thousands of bicyclists who will trek across Iowa next week will face many challenges, not...
New book is call to action to protect Iowa’s precious waterways
A new book by an Iowa author implores people to preserve the waterways that sustain our crops --...
DNR has more money for infrastructure repair this year
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources received an increase in this year's budget from two...
Federal officials seeking input on protecting Effigy Mounds near Harpers Ferry
Repeated Mississippi River flooding is threatening prehistoric burial mounds that comprise Iowa's...
Dry spring is good news for pheasant population in Iowa
There's at least one positive that may come out of Iowa's stretch of dry weather. Iowa DNR...
DNR specialist says bacteria at state beaches normal for season
Summer's here and Iowans are hitting the beaches. Dan Kendall, senior environmental specialist...
From Abingdon to Zwingle, find your way across Iowa with new DOT map
Even with all of the satellite mapping technology on our smartphones, some Iowans still enjoy...
Iowans may be able to see three ‘supermoons’ this summer, starting next week
When the full moon rises over Iowa next Monday night, it'll be the first of what may end up being...
Volunteers needed for Boone River clean up in Hamilton County
Most of us have plans for the holiday weekend ahead, but if your schedule is open for the...
Forest City police investigate mountain lion report
Forest City Police says they are following up on a report from two people who saw what they...
Iowa air quality drops as smoke from Canadian fires blows back in
Weather patterns are shifting and the quality of Iowa's air is again taking a dip. The Iowa DNR's...
Winnebago CEO confident company will weather economic conditions
The economy is having an impact on Winnebago Industries, but the company’s CEO says he is...
Canadian wildfire smoke is back and higher up in Iowa’s atmosphere
There's smoke over Iowa again from the Canadian wildfires, but National Weather Service...
Two Harlan teens injured in boating accident
The Iowa DNR has released preliminary results of its investigation of an accident on Black Hawk...