Repairs Wednesday in Moravia Lead to Water Shut Down, Boil Advisory 6/21/2016 11:22:00 AM View Count 3602 MORAVIA â The Appanoose County city of Moravia is advising residents to boil their drinking water following repairs to a water main Wednesday morning.
Gov. Branstad to Attend Missouri River Meeting 6/17/2016 3:26:00 PM View Count 3743 ONAWA â Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad will be a special attendee of the next State Interagency Missouri River Authority (SIMRA) meeting on Wednesday, June 22nd.
Leaking Manure Storage Reaches Creek in Osceola 6/16/2016 2:35:00 PM View Count 3263 ASHTON â Thursday morning a complaint about a manure discharge led DNR investigators to a leaking aboveground storage tank about 1.5 miles northeast of Ashton in Osceola County.
Holstein Teacher Recognized for Outstanding Fishing Program 6/14/2016 1:18:00 PM View Count 4267 Justin Kinney, physical education and health instructor at Ridge View High School in Holstein, is the 2016 recipient of the Brass Bluegill award from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Iowa! program.
Take Dad Fishing for Father's Day 6/14/2016 1:17:00 PM View Count 4620 As we honor dad this weekend, give dad something he will always treasure â quality time together. Take dad fishing and create memories that you can relive every time youâre together.
First Iowa Exceedance of New Ozone Standard 6/14/2016 12:06:00 PM View Count 4087 WINDSOR HEIGHTS - An ozone monitoring site in Scott County Park north of Davenport recorded an eight-hour average ozone level of 71 parts per billion yesterday, June 13. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâs eight-hour average health threshold is 70 parts per billion.
DNR Enforcement Actions 6/9/2016 1:18:00 PM View Count 5702 DES MOINES â The DNR has taken the following enforcement actions. The following are only briefs; copies of enforcement action, including the full, original order and contact information are available on the DNRâs website
Lower Des Moines River Expedition Set to Launch in July 6/9/2016 1:16:00 PM View Count 4154 KEOSAUQUA â Volunteers will have an opportunity this summer to spend their vacations cleaning up, learning about and exploring 53 miles of the lower Des Moines River between Eldon and Farmington, from July 11 to 15 with Project AWARE. Early registration ends June 17.
Water Summary Update Notes Dry Areas in South Central Iowa, Above Normal Streamflows 6/9/2016 1:15:00 PM View Count 3893 DES MOINESâA small patch of Iowa is abnormally dry for this time of year, according to the National Drought Monitor, with the rest of the state in a normal range.
June Is Invasive Species Awareness Month 6/9/2016 9:30:00 AM View Count 4729 In an effort to increase awareness of invasive species and the impact they have on Iowaâs ecosystems and economy, Governor Branstad recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.
4 Quick Ways to Tell A Wolf from a Coyote 6/8/2016 10:55:00 AM View Count 72033 Iowa hasnât been a consistent home for many large predators since the early 1900s, but healthy wolf populations from the Great Lakes Region are expanding their ranges. Look for the tell-tale traits below to know just what canine youâve spotted.
Iowa Pheasant Harvest Highest Since 2009, Quail Highest Since 2007 6/8/2016 9:58:00 AM View Count 22522 Iowaâs estimated pheasant harvest continues its climb and for the fifth year in a row has been higher than the previous year. In 2015, more than 56,000 hunters harvested nearly 270,000 rooster pheasants in Iowa, which is an increased harvest of 24 percent over 2014 and the highest pheasant harvest since 2009.
Railroad Cleaning Up Tracks From Leaking Tanker 6/7/2016 4:26:00 PM View Count 4133 DES MOINES â A railroad tanker carrying 25,000 gallons of animal fat leaked along tracks Monday from Missouri Valley in Harrison County to Fairfax in Linn County, a distance of approximately 200 miles.
DNR Seeks Public Comment on Increased Nursery Stock Prices 6/7/2016 2:02:00 PM View Count 3927 The DNR is seeking public comment on a proposal to adjust the price of tree and shrub seedlings sold from the State Forest Nursery to bring nursery operations into compliance with Iowa Code. Code requires the state forest nursery to cover all expenses related to the growing of the plants.
Grant Applications Available Now for School and Community Tree Planting 6/7/2016 2:01:00 PM View Count 4224 Trees For Kids grant applications are now available for the fall 2016 grant cycle. The Trees For Kids grant program is designed to provide hands-on educational opportunities for Iowa youth by planting trees on school grounds and other public places.Â
It's Not Too Late to Reserve a State Park Cabin 6/7/2016 1:59:00 PM View Count 4467 Not interested in sleeping in a tent? Donât have an RV? How about trying an overnight stay in a state park cabin this summer?
Iowa Raptors Take Center Stage 6/7/2016 1:33:00 PM View Count 4349 Iowaâs 24 active osprey nests will be a bustling with activity this week and next as young ospreys are beginning to hatch. The osprey nest at the Wells Fargo campus in West Des Moines has two young hatching today and can be viewed live online.
June is Great Outdoors Month 6/7/2016 1:32:00 PM View Count 3724 The 2016 summer recreation season is just getting started and there are plenty of days ahead to enjoy the outdoors.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet June 9 in Webster County 6/6/2016 10:04:00 AM View Count 3644 OTHO, Iowa â The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., on June 9, at Center Lodge, in Dolliver Memorial state Park, 2757 Dolliver Park Ave., Otho.Â
Boil Advisory Still in Place for New Market 6/2/2016 4:23:00 PM View Count 3463 NEW MARKET â Even though water pressure has been restored, a boil advisory will remain in place for the city of New Market in Taylor County until bacteria samples can be collected to ensure the water is safe.
7 Cool Things You Should Know About Hummingbirds 6/2/2016 2:46:00 PM View Count 56771 Hummingbirds are some of the most distinctive birds to see in Iowa â if your eyes can keep up. Known for their extremely speedy flight and abrupt stops, these winged gems are fun to spot and easy to attract to your yard or apartment windowsill with a feeder. Look for them over the summer and you might even see a rare species!
Entrance Roads at Lost Grove Lake Closing June 6 6/2/2016 2:44:00 PM View Count 4866 Road paving construction will begin next week at Lost Grove Lake located east of Eldridge. The south entrance road leading to Backcast Bay Shoreline Access Area (located near the corner of 250th Street and 230th Avenue) will close on June 6 and the entrance road leading to the Old Red Barn Boat Ramp (formerly the middle boat ramp; also located near the corner of 250th Street and 230th Avenue) will close on June 8.Â
Contracts Abound on Environmental Commission's Meeting in Moravia 6/2/2016 11:12:00 AM View Count 4456 MORAVIA â Contracts for air, land and water quality dominate the June 21 agenda for the Environmental Protection Commissionâs meeting at Honey Creek State Park Resort, 12633 Resort Drive in Moravia.Â
Manure Spill to Small Creek in Union County 6/1/2016 12:59:00 PM View Count 3457 THAYER â Tuesday afternoon, Union County maintenance staff accidentally nicked a hose used to transport manure while mowing a right-of-way about one mile north of Thayer.
2016 Spring Turkey Harvest Tops 12,000 5/31/2016 1:04:00 PM View Count 4894 Turkey hunters reported harvesting nearly 12,200 Iowa birds this spring, which is highest harvest total since hunters were required to report their harvest in 2007.
Iowan Selected as National Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor of the Year 5/31/2016 1:03:00 PM View Count 6659 Rick Cerwick flashes back to the days when he started hunting, rolling down the Webster County gravel roads in the â63 Ford Galaxy 500 with mom and dad up front and he and his brothers and sisters in back competing to see who could spot the most rooster pheasants and who could retrieve them when dad shot one.
Boil Advisory Issued for One Block in Mason City 5/31/2016 11:35:00 AM View Count 3749 MASON CITY â The city of Mason City has issued a boil advisory for one block along Highway 122 after a water main break earlier today.
Iowa's 2016 Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Review and Comment 5/31/2016 8:46:00 AM View Count 3945 The air monitoring network plan will assist the Iowa DNR in its efforts to monitor the quality of Iowaâs air and to keep the public aware of air quality problems.
Fishing the Graveyard Shift 5/26/2016 4:11:00 PM View Count 17826 Ultimately, I think the lure of the riverbank and flathead fishing is that life slows down so much. It is so very simple, so basic and elemental, almost like a form of asceticism. Life is reduced to its simplest terms.
DNR Derelict Building Grant Program Awards Grants to 15 Rural Communities 5/26/2016 1:36:00 PM View Count 4810 DES MOINES â The DNR Derelict Building Grant Program will award grants to 15 small, rural Iowa communities to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos and limit construction and demolition materials going to the landfill.
DNR Program Helps Iowa Communities Monitor Drinking Water for Microcystin 5/26/2016 1:34:00 PM View Count 4878 DES MOINES â Iowa public drinking water supplies will have an opportunity to participate in a voluntary microcystin monitoring program.
Know Your Catch: How to ID Northern Pike and Muskies 5/25/2016 11:47:00 AM View Count 53057 Pikes and muskellunge are both predatory prize fish any angler would love to catch, but knowing the difference between the two makes a big difference in your fishing story⌠especially if you need to tell it to a conservation officer, because the rules for these species are different. Check out the easy tips below for identifying whatâs on your line and what to do about it.
Iowa Residents Enjoy Free Fishing Days June 3-5 5/24/2016 1:36:00 PM View Count 16558 Iowa residents may fish without a license on June 3, 4 and 5 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources free fishing weekend.
Iowa DNR and Iowa Tourism Office Launch Campaign to Promote Family Fishing in the State 5/24/2016 1:34:00 PM View Count 4864 Des Moines â The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Iowa Tourism Office are calling on families to put down the screens and make lasting memories fishing in a new joint marketing campaign launched today.
Boaters Urged to Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers 5/24/2016 1:32:00 PM View Count 6954 The Iowa DNR is encouraging all boaters and anglers to âClean, Drain, and Dryâ their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.
Boaters Face Rainy Forecast Over Holiday Weekend 5/24/2016 1:31:00 PM View Count 3570 The Memorial Day weekend forecast calls for temperatures in the upper 70s-80s, with a chance of rain each day. Will that keep boating numbers down for the unofficial beginning to Iowaâs boating season? Not likely.
Camping Season is Underway 5/24/2016 1:27:00 PM View Count 6434 Many Iowa campers have already taken advantage of this springâs beautiful camping weather, and many more will join them at the end of the week. Anxious campers are going through their equipment and checking supplies, preparing for the Memorial Day weekend and kickoff to summer. Likewise, state park staff is going through the final stages of prep work for its peak camping season. Iowaâs state parks expect to host more than 900,000 overnight stays and nearly 15 million day visits this year.
Tank of Dilute Herbicide Recovered From Delaware County Stream 5/21/2016 8:57:00 PM View Count 4096 MANCHESTER â The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will continue to monitor a small tributary of Golden Branch northeast of Ryan in Delaware County after a tank with dilute herbicide fell into the stream Saturday morning.
Shimek State Forest Puts on Stunning Show of Butterflies and Birds 5/20/2016 11:58:00 AM View Count 9343 This southeast Iowa forest hosts one of our most diverse woodland bird migrations, followed by a stunning summer butterfly show perhaps unequaled anywhere else in the state.
DNR Seeking Input on Animal Feeding Operations Proposed Rule 5/19/2016 1:26:00 PM View Count 4548 DES MOINES â The DNR is holding six public hearings from May 23 to June 3 to gather input on proposed rule changes for animal feeding operations.
Beach Closing at Pleasant Creek State Rec Area 5/18/2016 4:00:00 PM View Count 4411 PALO -- The beach at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area is officially closing today until shoreline restoration is completed and the lake refills.
Spring Cleaning? Here's Where to Take Your Stuff 5/18/2016 3:27:00 PM View Count 11567 Shake off those winter doldrums and rejuvenate the home with a good spring cleaning. But donât dull the shine of your good deed by improperly disposing of cleaners or unwanted items that could be reused around the house or community.
Here's Why Skunk Smell is So Hard to Get Rid Of 5/18/2016 2:49:00 PM View Count 82469 Everything about a skunk says, âdonât mess with me.â Their distinctive black and white stripes show they donât need to hide for safety. If a curious predator doesnât get that message, the skunk employs an intimidating foot-stamping. If a threatening animal still doesnât respond to an obvious tail-lifting, the skunk lets loose.
Cleanup Underway On Taylor County Manure Spill 5/18/2016 12:46:00 PM View Count 4085 LENOX â Cleanup is underway at a Taylor County farm following reports of an overflowing manure pit Tuesday afternoon.
Top Urban Fishing Spots in Des Moines 5/18/2016 11:15:00 AM View Count 58062 Sixty percent of anglers travel no more than 20 miles to fish. For those near Iowaâs largest metro, hit these local picks. (Stay tuned for top spots in more cities in future issues.)