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2024 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments

• 11/26/2024 11:54:00 AM
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Nearly $416,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to 138 Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowan’s and their property from wildfires. The grants offer valuable funding assistance for wildfire suppression, personal protective and communications equipment.

Stay safe this harvest season

• 10/8/2024 11:54:00 AM
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AMES - As fall harvest starts across Iowa, the risk of wildfires in crop fields increases. Iowa is seeing dry conditions for this fall with relative humidity dropping down to dangerous levels for wildfires and ignition sources in the fields. Higher afternoon temperatures are also expected with the National Weather Service issuing both Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches across Iowa.

Iowa DNR dispatching wildland firefighters across the western United States

• 7/23/2024 11:45:00 AM
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AMES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has dispatched wildland firefighters to help with fire management efforts across the Rocky Mountains, the west coast and the Pacific Northwest.

2024 volunteer fire department – wildland fire assistance grants available

• 7/16/2024 12:18:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

Enjoy fireworks, but protect sensitive people

• 6/27/2024 11:31:00 AM
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As much as we love fireworks, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some.

DNR shares tips for a safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

• 6/25/2024 11:33:00 AM
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DES MOINES, Iowa – As the Fourth of July holiday weekend quickly approaches the forecast predicts very warm weather which will draw thousands of people to state parks, beaches, lakes and rivers.

Iowa DNR fire program gearing up for national wildfires

• 5/21/2024 3:37:00 PM
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AMES – After sending three different type 6 engine crews to Texas in late March and April, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has been busy getting firefighters from Iowa dispatched to wildfires across the country. 

Help protect Iowa’s forests - Leave firewood at home

• 5/21/2024 3:34:00 PM
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Thousands of Iowans will be camping and building campfires this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer.

Annual state auction is live online until April 24

• 4/9/2024 2:32:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual spring auction is being held online until April 24. To view the firearms for sale and to register to bid, go to https://auctionsolutionsinc.com/auctions.

2023 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments

• 11/21/2023 11:59:00 AM
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More than $415,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to 131 Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowan’s and their property from wildfires. The grants offer valuable funding assistance for wildfire suppression, personal protective and communications equipment.

Stay safe this harvest season

• 9/26/2023 1:05:00 PM
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AMES - As fall harvest starts across Iowa, the risk of wildfires in crop fields increases. Recent rains across Iowa provided some relief from the on-going drought, but crop fields are still dry, cured and could spark wildfires.

DNR to host open house to discuss Loess Hills State Forest Wildfire Restoration Plans

• 9/19/2023 2:13:00 PM
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PISGAH -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public open house on Monday, Sept. 25, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Brent S. Olson Memorial Visitor Center.

Iowa DNR sending firefighters to Montana and Texas

• 8/1/2023 12:03:00 PM
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AMES – As wildfires continue to rage in parts of the west, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has started to dispatch wildland firefighters to Montana and Texas.

2023 volunteer fire department – wildland fire assistance grants available

• 7/25/2023 12:00:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

Unhealthy Air in Eastern Iowa Today

• 6/15/2023 2:42:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- Exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates are expected today over the Eastern third of the State. Smoke from wildfires in both Eastern and Northwestern Canada has converged over Iowa and is expected to lead to fine particulate matter exceedances over eastern and east-central Iowa today.

Wildfire smoke contributes to air quality exceedances in May

• 6/1/2023 4:11:00 PM
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Des Moines, IA – The Air Quality Bureau has recorded 33 exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) over the last 14 days. Smoke from wildfires in Northern Canada contributed to 32 ozone exceedances and one fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exceedance between May 18th and May 31st. Iowa has averaged less than four ozone exceedances per year over the last five years. These exceedances are the first of the NAAQS measured in Iowa this year.

Wildfire Smoke Contributes to Exceedances of Ozone Air Quality Standards

• 5/24/2023 1:22:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Wildfire smoke carries particulates as well as massive amounts of gases and a cocktail of chemicals that can enhance ozone formation hundreds or even thousands of miles downwind.

Iowa DNR Fire Program gearing up for national wildfires

• 5/23/2023 1:38:00 PM
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AMES – While wildland fire season hasn’t been active yet, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has been busy getting firefighters from Iowa ready to be dispatched to wildfires across the country. 

Help protect Iowa’s forests - leave firewood at home

• 5/23/2023 1:29:00 PM
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Thousands of Iowans will be camping and building campfires this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer.

Smoke from Canadian fires expected to impact Iowa today and tomorrow

• 5/18/2023 2:33:00 PM
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Des Moines – An approaching cold front is pulling smoke from Canadian wildfires down to ground level, and areas of unhealthy, very unhealthy, and hazardous air quality are being measured across much of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Montana, Minnesota, and North and South Dakota.

Annual state auction is live online through May 6

• 4/25/2023 11:50:00 AM
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DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual spring auction is being held online now until May 6.

Firewise on the Farm

• 11/1/2022 1:46:00 PM
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AMES - As Iowa’s annual harvest wraps up across the state, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages farmers to get reacquainted with fire prevention practices to keep the farm ‘firewise.’

2022 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

• 8/30/2022 1:41:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

Iowa DNR sending firefighters to Alaska, Texas and Colorado

• 7/12/2022 1:48:00 PM
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AMES – As wildfires continue to rage in parts of the west, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has started to dispatch wildland firefighters to Alaska, Texas and Colorado.

Four safety tips to enjoy fireworks, protect sensitive people

• 6/30/2022 3:34:00 PM
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As much as we love fireworks, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some and drought conditions may pose additional risks this year.

Iowa DNR Fire Program gearing up for national wildfires

• 5/24/2022 3:47:00 PM
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AMES – As wildfires start to rage in parts of the west, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has been busy getting firefighters from Iowa ready to be dispatched to wildfires across the country. 

Help protect Iowa’s forests - leave firewood at home

• 5/24/2022 3:25:00 PM
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Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer, thousands of Iowa will be camping and building campfires. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages campers to buy firewood from where they will burn it instead of bringing it from home.

Smoky Air? Protect yourself from wildfires

• 4/28/2022 1:15:00 PM
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Air Quality Awareness Week May 2 – 6, 2022 DES MOINES—Healthy air is important for everyone. Breathing smoke, however, can be a risky prospect. 

2021 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments

• 12/7/2021 2:14:00 PM
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More than $289,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants have recently been awarded to 115 of Iowa’s rural fire departments to aid their efforts in protecting Iowan’s and their property from wildfires.  The grants offer valuable funding assistance for wildfire suppression, personal protective and communications equipment.

Arson investigation leads state conservation officers to Williamsburg man

• 9/9/2021 7:10:00 AM
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Jereme Goltz, of Williamsburg, faces charges including two counts of third-degree arson, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine (3rd or subsequent offense), and littering following a two-month long investigation by Iowa Department of Natural Resources conservation officers.

Wildfire smoke caused air quality exceedances

• 9/2/2021 2:38:00 PM
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DES MOINES - Several Iowa monitoring sites recorded exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for fine particulate matter last month, including two measurements that were more than twice the national standard.

2021 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

• 8/10/2021 1:42:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

Flash flooding causing closures at Yellow River State Forest

• 7/1/2021 1:33:00 PM
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ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, Iowa – Recent heavy rainfall has caused some significant road damage at Yellow River State Forest.

Updated: Four safety tips to enjoy fireworks, protect sensitive people

• 7/1/2021 12:32:00 PM
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As much as we love fireworks displays, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some and drought conditions may pose additional risks this year.

Four safety tips to enjoy fireworks, protect sensitive people

• 6/24/2021 11:41:00 AM
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As much as we love fireworks displays, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some and drought conditions may pose additional risks this year.

DNR responds to fire at Eddyville composting facility

• 5/3/2021 5:48:00 PM
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EDDYVILLE - Local fire departments responded Saturday afternoon to a large fire at an industrial facility, Chamness Technology, Inc., south of Eddyville.

Deer hunters reminded to brush up on safe firearm handling, safety skills

• 12/8/2020 7:17:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) responded to six incidents related to shotgun deer hunting over the weekend – five related to property damage and one minor injury.

Grants available to rural fire departments to help battle wildfires

• 9/22/2020 2:12:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

Firewise on the Farm

• 9/22/2020 2:11:00 PM
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As Iowa’s annual harvest preparation hits full stride, the Iowa DNR encourages farmers to get reacquainted with fire prevention practices to keep the farm ‘firewise.’  The following simple steps can save time and money. 

Virtual Outdoor Cooking Series

• 8/19/2020 7:07:00 AM
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The Iowa Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Program is hosting three outdoor cooking classes virtually where participants are encouraged to cook along with the instructors. Classes will be held Sept. 14, Oct. 5 and 19 and there is no fee to participate.

Fireworks smoke triggers air quality exceedances over holiday weekend

• 7/16/2020 12:09:00 PM
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Several Iowa monitoring sites recorded exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for fine particulate matter over the Fourth of July weekend.

8 steps to building a better campfire

• 7/15/2020 11:12:00 AM
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Camping isn’t complete without the fire, but getting it started doesn’t have to be a tricky process. Here are some tips to build a successful fire: 

DNR, IDPH and Polk County Health partner to share tips for safe Fourth of July holiday weekend

• 7/1/2020 12:26:00 PM
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DES MOINES, Iowa – As the Fourth of July holiday weekend quickly approaches the forecast predicts very warm weather which will draw thousands of people to state parks, beaches, lakes and rivers. The DNR along with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Polk County Health Department are partnering to share some safety tips to help keep you safe this holiday weekend.

Safety tips to enjoy fireworks, protect sensitive people

• 6/18/2020 12:05:00 PM
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As much as we love fireworks displays, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some and large crowds may pose a risk this year.

DNR Conservation Officer helps rescue duck hunters

• 10/20/2019 4:17:00 PM
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MONONA COUNTY, Iowa -- On Sunday October 20, at approximately 10:57 AM, Monona County dispatch received a call that Decatur Fire and Rescue was en-route to Tieville Bend Wildlife Management Area for a call of two hunters whose boat was sinking. 

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