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Summer tips to land Iowa’s big fish

• 7/27/2016 10:29:00 AM
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Iowa anglers have lots of opportunities to earn a Master Angler award this summer. The Master Angler program celebrates angler success for catching quality sized fish by awarding a vehicle or boat decal and certificate for each fish that meets program criteria.

Gone fishing for summer

• 7/27/2016 10:27:00 AM
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Summer is all about relaxing with family and friends. Add fishing to your list of summer activities.  Plan a day trip or bring along fishing gear on your next weekend getaway or camping trip.

Volunteers muscle 40 tons of trash from the lower Des Moines River

• 7/26/2016 2:11:00 PM
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DES MOINES RIVER – Southeastern Iowa’s Des Moines River is now 40 tons of trash lighter, thanks to the efforts of 329 volunteers.

King of the Stream: Chasing a Trophy Trout

• 7/26/2016 11:15:00 AM
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Slightly shook up, I stopped fishing and tried to gather myself. I thought, “I just lost the largest trout I have ever hooked in an Iowa stream.” It had to be in the 18- to 20-inch range—a brown trout produced naturally in this stream.

Water Summary Update: Statewide Average Rainfall Almost Twice the Normal Average

• 7/26/2016 9:45:00 AM
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DES MOINES—Recent rains have improved groundwater levels across Iowa, while the National Drought Monitor shows about a third of the state still rated as abnormally dry. Heavy rains that fell on July 19 will be reflected in the next update.

Boil Advisory Issued for City of Chariton in Lucas County

• 7/25/2016 8:18:00 AM
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CHARITON – A water main break in the city of Chariton has resulted in pressure loss and water outages prompting a boil advisory. 

Boil advisory lifted for Marble Rock in Floyd County

• 7/22/2016 3:49:00 PM
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MARBLE ROCK – A boil advisory for the city of Marble Rock has been lifted after water samples show the water is safe for drinking.

New grant opportunity to help small Iowa communities with abandoned commercial properties

• 7/21/2016 1:03:00 PM
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DES MOINES-- Starting Aug. 1, Iowa communities with populations of 5,000 or smaller can apply for special funding to inspect abandoned commercial buildings.

Edible Outdoors offers river fishing and archery in August

• 7/20/2016 1:34:00 PM
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The Edible Outdoors Des Moines program is offering river fishing and introduction to archery in August.

DNR investigating fish kill in Delaware County

• 7/19/2016 4:25:00 PM
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RYAN – The Iowa DNR is currently investigating a fish kill on Buck Creek in Delaware County.

Boil Advisory to be Issued for Marble Rock in Floyd County

• 7/19/2016 3:29:00 PM
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MARBLE ROCK – Due to routine cleaning and inspection of the town’s water tower on July 20, the City of Marble Rock is advising residents to boil water during the maintenance and until bacteria samples come back clean. 

Wildland Fire Suppression Grants Available to Rural Fire Departments

• 7/19/2016 1:25:00 PM
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AMES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources forestry bureau, working in coordination with the US Forest Service has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

Ospreys Expanding Their Footprint in Iowa

• 7/19/2016 1:23:00 PM
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Iowa’s osprey population has added three new sites in 2016 – Colfax, Norwalk and at Big Creek State Park, near Polk City – bringing the total number of attempted nests to 24.

Annual Pheasant Survey Begins August 1

• 7/19/2016 1:21:00 PM
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Iowa’s 15-day annual pheasant population survey begins on Aug. 1, and wildlife experts say all indicators are pointing to a stable to increasing population of the popular game bird.

State Parks Impacted by Recent Rains

• 7/19/2016 12:45:00 PM
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People planning park visits in the near future are reminded to check on current conditions before heading out. Several Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rainfalls.

Opportunity to Submit Air Quality Client Contact Meeting Agenda Items

• 7/18/2016 2:42:00 PM
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The Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the next Air Quality Client Contact Meeting.  The next meeting is scheduled for August 18 at 1:00 p.m., at the DNR’s Air Quality Bureau Office.  A conference call option is also available for the meeting. 

Lake Macbride: The Big and Small of It

• 7/15/2016 11:05:00 AM
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I’d found the perfect outdoors go-to for some head-clearing solitude under one of the state’s most venerable tree canopies: the park’s majestic white oaks include many trees 150 years old and up.

4 Cool Things You Should Know About Mussels

• 7/15/2016 9:50:00 AM
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Most people have seen the empty shell of a clam or mussel, but significantly fewer have seen the actual animals that live in there. Get a good look before they’re gone – these animals are some of the most threatened by habitat alteration and pollution today.

Give Old Stuff New Life with These Upcycling Projects

• 7/13/2016 2:01:00 PM
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Turn a tired old DVD case into a travel-friendly art kit, transform a vinyl banner into a useful tote bag or upgrade a scratched CD into the blingiest turtle on the block.

Two Men Rescued from Lake Manawa After Boat Fills with Water Monday Night

• 7/12/2016 4:16:00 PM
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COUNCIL BLUFFS – Two Council Bluffs men were rescued on Lake Manawa late Monday night when their boat filled with water due to high winds.

4 Tips for Choosing the Right Canoe

• 7/12/2016 3:55:00 PM
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Canoes are an ancient means of transportation, and originated many times in places like Australia, the Amazon and the northern United States. Today, modern models and materials give paddlers a variety of performance options, and knowing how to pick the right one will help you get the most functional, fun and usable canoe for your needs. Know the tips below to get one step closer to paddling.

Dysart Man Dies After Falling Into Mississippi River

• 7/12/2016 3:20:00 PM
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CLAYTON – A Dysart man has died after being pulled from the Mississippi River just south of Clayton.

West Okoboji: One of Only 3 Blue Water Lakes in the World?

• 7/12/2016 1:36:00 PM
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For nearly a century, word has circulated that West Okoboji is one of only three blue water lakes in the world, the others being Lake Geneva in Switzerland and Lake Louise in Canada.

Floating the river is an Iowa summertime tradition

• 7/12/2016 12:37:00 PM
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Swimming, canoeing and floating the river on tubes is a summertime tradition in Iowa. But as relaxing and enjoyable as a river float is, it does come with an element of risk.

Natural Resource Commission to Meet July 14 in Des Moines

• 7/11/2016 2:20:00 PM
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Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., on July 14, at in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.

Victim of Fatal Horseback Riding Accident Identified

• 7/11/2016 2:18:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The victim of a horseback riding fatality at Stephens State Forest near Lucas has been identified as 58-year-old Carole Renaud of Lacona.

Sewer Line Blockage Causes Wastewater Overflow to Big Spirit Lake

• 7/11/2016 11:05:00 AM
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SPIRIT LAKE – A blockage in a sewer main caused an estimated 4,000 gallons of wastewater to overflow into Big Spirit Lake late Sunday morning.

DNR Officers are Looking for the Operator of a PWC at Lake Manawa Involved in a Personal Injury Incident

• 7/11/2016 8:15:00 AM
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COUNCIL BLUFFS – An Omaha, Neb. woman was injured Saturday evening after being thrown off a personal watercraft on Lake Manawa and law enforcement officers are seeking assistance from the public in locating the operator of the vessel who left the scene.

Woman Dies in Equestrian Accident at Stephens State Forest

• 7/11/2016 8:11:00 AM
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LUCAS – A woman was fatally injured Saturday when the horse she was riding fell and landed on her shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday in Stephens State Forest southwest of Lucas.

6 best bass baits and lures for summer

• 7/8/2016 1:53:00 PM
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When it comes to gamefish, not many have captivated the gaze of avid anglers like the bass. No matter when, where, or what you’re fishing in, consider using these foolproof baits to attract bass of all types.

Get the lowdown on river fishing in Iowa

• 7/7/2016 2:46:00 PM
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With many thousands of miles of rivers in Iowa, and many methods to fishing them, there are many theories, techniques, and so-called secrets of the trade. So where do you start?

Governor's awards honor environmental leaders

• 7/7/2016 1:17:00 PM
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DES MOINES — Forty-three Iowa organizations, businesses and communities were nominated for consideration to receive an Governor’s Iowa Environmental Excellence Award from Gov. Terry E. Branstad and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The awards are Iowa’s premier environmental honors.

Unusually warm June leads to drought in parts of Iowa

• 7/7/2016 1:14:00 PM
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DES MOINES— The unusually warm and mostly dry June promoted the development of moderate drought conditions for parts of the state. However, Iowa continues to have abundant soil moisture reserves, high stream flow and a substantial groundwater supply thanks to a record wet 2015 fall.

Two injured in personal watercraft explosion on Black Hawk Lake

• 7/6/2016 3:55:00 PM
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LAKE VIEW – A personal water craft exploded Tue on Black Hawk Lake in Sac County sending two people to the hospital.

Public hearings set for proposed alcohol ban at Lake Macbride and Pleasant Creek beaches

• 7/6/2016 3:53:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Two public hearings have been scheduled to accept public comment on a proposed rule to ban alcohol on the beaches at Lake Macbride State Park and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area.

Help Us Count Wild Turkeys in July and August

• 7/5/2016 12:31:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for volunteers to help with its annual wild turkey survey this summer.

Central Park Lake Improvement Project Moves to In-lake Restoration Phase in Fall 2016

• 7/5/2016 12:30:00 PM
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For over 50 years the lake at Central Park has been the hub of Jones County Conservation’s recreational opportunities.  Located in the heart of Jones County, residents have benefited from its presence by swimming, fishing, paddling or strolling along its shoreline, in addition to its annual $7.84 million positive economic impact. 

Iowa Fisheries Biologist Recognized for Excellence in Research

• 7/5/2016 12:28:00 PM
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Iowa fisheries research biologist Jonathan Meerbeek was recognized as the Fisheries Biologist of the Year by the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) at their annual meeting last week in Saint Louis.

Boating Collision Near Council Bluffs Being Investigated by Iowa DNR

• 7/5/2016 8:02:00 AM
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COUNCIL BLUFFS – A boating collision that resulted in one vessel sinking to the bottom of the Missouri River is being investigated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

O'Brien County Fish Kill Affects Nearly Two Miles of Stream

• 7/1/2016 4:04:00 PM
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SUTHERLAND – Approximately 2,500 fish were killed along nearly two miles of Barry Creek following a manure spill Thursday afternoon northeast of Sutherland in O’Brien County.

Operation Dry Water Highlights Boating Safety Heading Into Holiday Weekend

• 7/1/2016 9:24:00 AM
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DES MOINES – More than 700 vessels containing more than 2,200 boaters were contacted as part of Operation Dry Water during the weekend of June 25-26.

DNR Investigating O'Brien County Fish Kill

• 6/30/2016 4:11:00 PM
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SUTHERLAND – The DNR responded to a manure spill in O’Brien County about five miles northeast of Sutherland Thursday afternoon.

One Family, Five Generations of Backbone Camping

• 6/30/2016 2:03:00 PM
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One family. Five generations. Five decades camping at Backbone State Park.

Boil Advisory Lifted for City of Callender

• 6/30/2016 10:32:00 AM
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CALLENDER – A boil advisory issued for the city of Callender in Webster County has been lifted.

DNR Responds to Spill in Lyon County

• 6/29/2016 10:21:00 AM
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ROCK RAPIDS –Environmental specialists from the DNR’s Spencer field office were called to an accident scene after a semi flatbed trailer rolled into the ditch near Highway 9 about six miles west of Rock Rapids Tuesday morning.

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