The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship confirmed last week that the invasive spotted lanternfly has been identified in Des Moines County in southeast Iowa.

Nebraska fishing guide George Thompson caught a 105-pound blue catfish from the Missouri River. It's a new Iowa record.

Many Iowans will try to beat the summer heat with a boat ride, but if they’re also sipping suds while zipping around on the water, there could be legal — and lethal — consequences. Nate Carr, an Iowa ...

Beaches at two dozen state parks and recreation areas had at least one "swimming not recommended" advisory this summer ...

An excursion boat at sunset on West Lake Okoboji near Arnold's Park. (Photo by Kathie Obradovich/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Students pursuing graduate degrees in fisheries biology, aquatic ecology and ...

Fall yard work can be a key time to remove and prevent the spread of invasive species and diseases, according to Iowa DNR.