DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * 2024 hunting, fishing license sales - by the numbers In 2024, Iowa residents purchased: * 32,021 fishing, hunting and habitat combination licenses Fishing * 195,615 annual licenses * 8,741 lifetime fishing licenses * 16,110 three-year licenses * 1,086 seven-day licenses * 3,195 one-day licenses * 43,710 trout fees * 170 paddlefish licenses * 18,790 third- more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested. "We want people to come out to more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Iowa DNR, Pheasants Forever: Partners for decades to expand wildlife habitat The farm crisis of the 1980s fundamentally changed the Midwest in multiple ways, as did the large-scale loss of habitat on farm land leading up to it, which was the circumstance that ultimately created Pheasants Forever (PF) in St. Paul, Minn., in 1982. Iowa is proud to be home to the first chapter outside more PR

MOLINE, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: WATERLOO, Iowa. (January 22, 2025) -- Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced today the unveiling of new engines -- the JD14 and JD18 marine engines. With the addition of these engines, John Deere will be able to offer marine customers heavier duty cycles/* and a more comprehensive power range, from 298 up to 599 kW (400 up to 803 hp).  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Minor Source Air Emissions Inventories for Eastern Iowa due May 15 Minor source facilities located in the eastern third of Iowa (counties listed below) must submit their Minor Source Emission Inventory (MSEI) for calendar year 2024 emissions by May 15, 2025. If your facility is required to complete this year's report, you will receive a letter from DNR. A complete air pollutant inv more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish fishing season opens Feb. 1 The paddlefish snagging season on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers opens Feb. 1 and goes through April 30, from sunrise to sunset each day. Anglers fishing for paddlefish must have a valid Iowa fishing license, along with a special paddlefish license and unused transportation tag(s). Paddlefish anglers are aske more PR

AMES, Iowa, Jan. 23 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Iowa State University will again work with the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to build America's CyberCorps. The NSF recently announced $15 million in grants to four universities, including Iowa State, to support the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program. The scholarships support students studying cybersecurity and committing to work in cybersecurity for federal, state, local or tribal governments, or  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Presents the Ditch Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award # DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 22, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Matt and Melissa Ditch Family of Center Point. The presentation took place on Wednesday, Jan. 22, during the annual Iowa Pork Congress held at the Iowa Events Cente more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Taxes are for the birds...and other vulnerable wildlife We know taxes aren't a lot of fun, but there is a small thing you can do to feel better about the process. Donating to the Fish/Wildlife Fund (also known as the Chickadee Checkoff ), on line 21 of your Iowa state tax form, can help support thousands of vulnerable wildlife through research, habitat development and education. Ju more PR