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Saturday, January 12, 2013  Bird watching enthusiasts around Iowa are looking to the skies this weekend for a glimpse of thousands of bald eagles making their way across the state.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The Iowa Department of Natural Resources was at Wapello State Park Sunday checking in on the wild deer population.

Monday, June 25, 2012  The men who were allegedly hand-fishing also used modified bathtubs to attract and hold large flathead catfish.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Update: Investigators now know more about the Burlington boat crash that killed four people and injured 8 others.

Sunday, May 20, 2012  Update: According to authorities, all four bodies have been located, however, they cannot release any further details before they notify loved ones.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  A Wever, Iowa woman is recovering after getting stabbed outside her home Sunday afternoon.

Sunday, June 05, 2011  Budget cuts have forced the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to inspect livestock operations less frequently and some argue that could lead to more problems with manure runoff.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  The Iowa Department of Natural Resources expects to fine the Roquette Corporation in Keokuk.

Friday, October 29, 2010  Officials say a series of hard winters and soggy springs are to blame for fewer pheasants in Iowa as the hunting season gets under way.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  Iowa drivers are being reminded to watch out for deer over the next few weeks as the breeding season gets under way.

Monday, October 18, 2010  State environmental officials say an equipment malfunction caused about 11,000 gallons on untreated sewage to flow into the Mississippi River in Burlington over the weekend.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is still trying to determine what caused a fish kill that left thousands of fish dead in north-central Iowa.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010  Iowa Department of Natural Resources director Richard Leopold is resigning to take a job with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office in Minnesota.

Monday, August 02, 2010  State records say that 31 dams in Iowa have structural issues or other deficiencies that could cause them to fail unless they're fixed.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  State environmental officials say low oxygen levels related to the weather, not chemicals, probably caused a fish kill in a Burlington lake earlier this month.