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...
U-I’s School of the Wild expands to get hundreds more Iowa kids into the woods
The University of Iowa is expanding its wilderness education program to reach 4,500 elementary...
Surveys find impact on Iowa bats from white-nose syndrome
The Iowa DNR started conducting annual summer bat surveys in part in response to the outbreak of...
Tips for roughing it comfortably in Iowa parks as camping season opens
With the unofficial first weekend of summer behind us, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is...
Volunteers needed in some counties for bat monitoring program
Volunteers are needed once again this summer to drive around and track the bat population. DNR...
Opportunities for bird watching increase with warm weather
This is prime time for Iowa bird watchers as spring migration season is bringing all sorts of...
Smoke from distant fires creates colorful sunrise in Iowa
Iowans who happened to be up for sunrise today got a rare treat. Smoke from wildfires in Alberta,...
ISU Extension provides tips for growing sweet corn
Iowa is the nation's top corn grower, with more than 13 million acres devoted to the vegetable,...
Retiring researcher writes book on water quality in Iowa
A scientist who's monitored Iowa's water quality in the public and private sectors for 36 years is...
Brush up on state fishing regulations before you head out
Warmer weather is finally here and Iowans who love to fish are getting out on -- or beside --...
Ornithologists in Iowa celebrate 100 years of protecting birds
The Iowa Ornithologists’ Union is celebrating its 100th anniversary at its spring meeting which...
New campground now a reality for Osborne Park near Elkader
A campground is returning to Osborne Park south of Elkader after the state Destination Iowa...
Iowans are snapping up free DNR litter bags by the thousands
Thanks to a sudden social media buzz, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeing a renewed...
National Parks encouraging volunteers to help clean up this week
There's Effigy Mounds National Monument in the northeast Iowa town of Harpers Ferry, but outside...
DNR has success in collecting walleye eggs to restock lakes
Crews with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Bureau have been collecting walleye...
Group seeks volunteers to help clean up rivers
An environmental advocacy group is launching a new river clean-up project with an event in Des...
State regulators approve continuous open season for racoons
The Iowa Natural Resources Commission has given final approval for a continuous open season for...
Tips for working on your lawn this spring
After a long, snowy winter, this week's warm weather has many Iowans leaping at the chance to get...
Decline of prairie chicken population a mystery to DNR
Iowa’s lone prairie chicken population appears to be struggling to sustain itself. The Iowa DNR...
Monarch winter numbers down in Mexico despite Midwest habitat improvement efforts
The number of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico dropped this year. Nicole Shimp with the...
DNR expert says porcupine found in Sioux City a rare case
The Iowa DNR was recently called to a hotel parking lot in Sioux City to remove a porcupine. DNR...
Turkey hunting season getting underway
Iowa's spring turkey hunting season is scheduled to start later this week. Nate Carr, a...
Large flocks of migrating birds showing up in Iowa
One of the sure signs of spring, Iowans are seeing huge congregations of birds filling the morning...
Volunteers needed for the annual Keep America Beautiful event
Keep Iowa Beautiful is encouraging residents to sign up for the annual Pick-Up Iowa event from...
Winnebago reports drop in second quarter revenue
Second quarter revenues for Winnebago Industries fell by 25% compared to a year ago. The outdoor...
DNR looking for good listeners to help track toads and frogs
Volunteers with keen ears are needed to help the Iowa Department of Natural Resources track the...
Time to get gardening supplies ready for spring
Today is the first full day of spring, and while it's still cold and rainy, this might be the...
ISU Extension course provides info on becoming a beekeeper
Many people in Iowa are buzzing about beekeeping and producing their own honey, and Iowa State...
Indian Creek Nature Center Maple Syrup Festival celebrating 40 years
The Maple Syrup Festival at the Indian Creek Nature Center near Cedar Rapids will mark its 40th...