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Iowa DNR Marks Source Water Protection Week, Highlights Conservation Funding and Private Well Grants
Iowa DNR and partners recognize Source Water Protection Week, pointing producers to NRCS priority watershed funding and private well owners to grants, testing and maintenance resources.
HealthEnvironmentState GovernmentsAgricultureEnergyLegalUSA Source Water Protection WeekIowa Department of Natural Resourcesdrinking waterPrivate Well Grants ProgramNatural Resources Conservation Servicewater use permitsair quality permitsIowa
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Iowa DNR Urges Safety First as Flooding Hits Several Communities
Heavy rainfall has flooded communities across Iowa. The DNR urges residents to avoid flood waters, sort debris into five categories, and test private wells before use.
WeatherEnvironmentHealthUSAGeneral WeatherDisastersSocial Issues Iowa Department of Natural ResourcesFloodingFlood debris disposalPrivate well testingHousehold hazardous wasteDisaster assistanceIowa
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Iowa DNR Urges Septic System Maintenance During SepticSmart Week
Iowa DNR marks EPA SepticSmart Week by urging homeowners to maintain septic systems, watch what goes down drains, and avoid costly repairs that can harm water quality.
HealthEnvironmentState GovernmentsLegalEnergy SepticSmart WeekIowa Department of Natural Resourcesseptic systemswater qualityCory FrankEPAair quality permitsIowaUSA
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Gov. Reynolds Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Iowa Agriculture Leader Ray Gaesser
Flags will fly at half-staff across Iowa from sunrise Friday, September 18, through sunset Sunday, September 20, 2026, honoring former soybean association president Ray Gaesser, who died after a farm accident.
Politics and GovernmentAgricultureEnergyState GovernmentsSocial IssuesUSA Ray GaesserKim ReynoldsIowahalf-staff flagsAmerican Soybean AssociationIowa Department of Transportation CommissionIowa Governors Office
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Gov. Reynolds Names Molly Severn Chief of Staff as Taryn Frideres Departs
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds promotes deputy chief of staff Molly Severn to chief of staff effective Sept. 14, 2026, as Taryn Frideres leaves for the private sector.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEmployment and Labor Kim ReynoldsMolly SevernTaryn FrideresIowaChief of StaffState GovernmentOffice of the GovernorIowa Governors Office
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SEC Chairman Levitt, Iowa Officials to Hold Investors' Town Meeting in Des Moines
SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt, U.S. Rep. Greg Ganske and Iowa Securities Superintendent Craig Goettsch will hold an Investors' Town Meeting on Friday, November 21 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Des Moines.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsGeneral PoliticsLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionArthur LevittGreg GanskeCraig GoettschInvestors' Town MeetingDes MoinesIowa
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August Drought Persists in Northern and Western Iowa Despite Wetter-Than-Average Month
Iowa's August was wetter than normal overall, but drought watches remain for northwest and central regions as severe drought expands and streamflow stays mostly normal.
EnvironmentClimate ChangeState GovernmentsAgricultureEnergyLegal Iowa droughtWater Summary UpdateIowa Department of Natural ResourcesU.S. Drought MonitorJessica Reese McIntyredrought watchprecipitationIowaUSA
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Gov. Reynolds issues harvest proclamation easing weight limits for grain, fertilizer and manure haulers
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation allowing vehicles hauling corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer and manure to exceed weight limits without a permit until October 10, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsAgricultureTransportationLegal Kim ReynoldsIowaHarvest proclamationWeight limitsGrain transportationFertilizerManureIowa Governors Office
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Reynolds orders Iowa flags at half-staff for 9/11 25th anniversary
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ordered flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sept. 11, 2026, for Patriots Day and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, honoring eight Iowans among nearly 3,000 victims.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsDisasters Kim ReynoldsIowa9/11 attacksPatriots Dayhalf-staff flagsIowa victimsGovernmentIowa Governors Office
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DNR Investigates Extensive Fish Kill in Dry Branch Creek
Iowa DNR is investigating a fish kill in Dry Branch Creek, Winneshiek County, extending into Fayette County. Ammonia was detected, and downstream water users are advised to avoid the creek as the source is being determined.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEnvironmentLegal Fish killWater pollutionIowa Department of Natural ResourcesDry Branch CreekWinneshiek CountyFayette CountyAmmoniaIowaUSA
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Iowa Governor Reynolds Releases Final Nuclear Energy Task Force Report
Iowa's Nuclear Energy Task Force has released its final report, outlining nine recommendations to position the state as a leader in advanced nuclear power. Governor Reynolds highlights nuclear energy's potential for economic growth and reliable power, with the state well-positioned…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyEducation IowaNuclear Energy Task ForceGovernor Kim ReynoldsNuclear PowerEnergy PolicyEconomic GrowthDuane Arnold Energy CenterIowa Governors Office
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Iowa DNR Announces Enforcement Actions and Public Review Periods for Environmental Permits
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued enforcement actions against four entities for environmental violations, including Landus Cooperative and Muscatine Metal. The DNR also opened public comment periods for several air quality and water use permits across the state.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEnvironmentLegalAgriculture Iowa Department of Natural ResourcesEnvironmental EnforcementAir Quality PermitsWater Use PermitsLandus CooperativeAsbestos DisposalPublic CommentIowaUSA
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Governor Kim Reynolds Honored with Harry S. Truman Award
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds received the prestigious Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service from the National Guard Association of the United States. Recognized for her unwavering support of veterans and military families, Reynolds was honored at the 148th General…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentMilitaryEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Kim ReynoldsHarry S. Truman AwardNational GuardIowaNational DefenseAwardsIowa Governors Office
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Iowa Officials Issue Urgent Warning on Rising Kratom and Synthetic 7-OH Dangers
Iowa officials warn of rising kratom and synthetic 7-OH dangers, citing 45 deaths since 2024 and a surge in poison control calls. The DEA has classified related compounds as Schedule I, urging public caution and retailer responsibility.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegalEducation Kratom7-OHIowaPublic HealthDrug Enforcement AdministrationSubstance AbuseOverdoseIowa Governors Office
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Iowa DNR Launches $1 Million Grant for Asbestos Removal in Derelict Buildings
Iowa DNR offers $1 million in special grants for municipalities under 5,000 to remove asbestos from derelict buildings. The program covers inspection and abatement costs, with applications due October 9, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEnvironmentLegalSocial IssuesEconomy Iowa Department of Natural ResourcesDerelict Building Grant ProgramAsbestos RemovalMunicipalitiesEnvironmental ProtectionGrant FundingWaste ManagementIowaUSA
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Iowa Social Security Offices Update Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration announced updated operational statuses for its Iowa offices, encouraging residents to utilize a wide range of online services for managing benefits, reviewing information, and applying for assistance, reducing the need for in-person visits.
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