As cute and helpless as they might seem, wildlife officials say fawns that appear to be abandoned are actually exhibiting normal deer behavior and should be left alone. “The worst thing someone can do is to ‘rescue’ the fawn,” said Jim Coffey, forest wildlife research biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Related: Shot […]
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Iowa precipitation in 2018 second only t...
Recent weeks have seen little snowfall this winter in Iowa, but the past year saw nearly record-high precipitation totals. Related: Cedar Rapids marks 10-year flood anniversary Read on for more about 2018 precipitation and other weather-related information from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: DES MOINES — In 2018, Iowa received 45 inches of rainfall […]
Shot fired at deer hits Iowan cleaning h...
UPDATE: Local 5 News caught up with shooting victim Janet Wright at her home. Watch the interview. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported today that a woman in rural Ottumwa, in southeast Iowa, suffered a gunshot wound to the back of her head while cleaning the stove in her kitchen. Learn more from the […]
DNR: Cedar Rapids MedQuarter, Zinser wor...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced today that the Cedar Rapids medical district, known as the MedQuarter, and Brian Sherron, of Zinser Demolition of Walford, have been ordered to pay administrative penalties for “serious violations” of the DNR’s regulations on underground storage tank removal. Sherron faces a $6,500 administrative penalty and the MedQuarter was […]
Iowa drivers warned to be on the lookout...
Important information from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the risk of deer-vehicle collisions at this time of year: Shorter days and cooler fall temperatures are reminders to Iowa drivers that the risk of deer-vehicle collisions will increase in the coming weeks. On the plus side, the chance of hitting a whitetail remains at […]
Iowa “Corn Bear” believed to be killed i
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported today that a black bear, believed to be the “corn bear” seen recently on social media, was killed in a traffic collision. Learn about bear sightings in Iowa and read on for more about the traffic accident from the DNR: A young black bear was struck and killed […]
Cedar Rapids Washington asbestos case se...
Some of the people testifying at an Environmental Protection Commission meeting Tuesday, Feb. 16, said staff members and students were in areas of Washington High School where they could have been exposed to asbestos. The commission voted unanimously after the public hearing to refer the Cedar Rapids School District case, and that of Abatement Specialties, […]
Cedar Rapids Washington asbestos case go...
By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan A state commission will decide whether or not to refer a case involving the Cedar Rapids Community School District to the Attorney General’s Office for further enforcement. The Environmental Protection Commission will take up the question regarding asbestos removal at Cedar Rapids Washington High School at its meeting Feb. 16, 2016. […]
“Large canine” shot in Iowa; animal’s DN
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is trying to identify an animal shot by a hunter in northwest Iowa. A coyote hunter shot the animal in Osceola County on Sunday, the DNR reported on Dec. 8, 2015. Read more about the report from the DNR: A large canine shot Sunday morning by a coyote hunter […]
DNR to hear comments on pipeline through...
The Iowa Utilities Board heard comments about the proposed Bakken pipeline that would run diagonally through Iowa; now it’s the Department of Natural Resources’ turn. Public comments can be made during the upcoming DNR meeting from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 16, 2015, in Des Moines. The pipeline would cut through 18 counties in Iowa and Gov. […]