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City of Dubuque sets dates for leaf collection
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (165+ words) Scheduled leaf rake-out collections will be offered beginning Monday, Oct. 12 and are available through Nov. 20. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read... The city of Dubuque has announced the dates for the collection…...
Dubuque Co. Supervisors Consider Energy Ordinance
4+ day, 42+ min ago (328+ words) DUBUQUE, Iowa — The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors is considering a temporary halt on new renewable energy projects while it works to create a new ordinance. The board heard from the zoning commission on a new renewable energy ordinance. The…...
LETTER: We do not need more toxic contamination in Clinton
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (255+ words) On July 25, 2026, I spoke at Clinton City Council about former Chemplex site wells with increasing contaminant levels and toxic plume migration. Since that time, Chemplex Parties responded to EPA's concerns with mitigation plans. On September 29, 2026, Laura Price, EPA Region 7, responded…...
Dubuque Board Of Supervisors To Vote On Energy Ordinance
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (328+ words) DUBUQUE, Iowa — The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors is considering a temporary halt on new renewable energy projects while it works to create a new ordinance. The board heard from the zoning commission on a new renewable energy ordinance. The…...
Dubuque group to distribute tree saplings at Oct. 17 farmers market
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (183+ words) Dubuque Trees Forever will distribute free oak and dawn redwood saplings to the first 150 residents of the Dubuque area at the Dubuque Farmers Market on Oct. 17, according to a press release. × This... A nonprofit will be distributing free tree saplings…...
Iowa farmers behind on harvest as wet September comes to close
1+ week, 3+ day ago (410+ words) In typical years, according to crop progress and condition reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers have harvested about 10% of corn acres and 15% or more of soybean acres by the end of September. The latest USDA report, however, shows just…...
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report: September 21-27
1+ week, 3+ day ago (154+ words) DES MOINES â The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report for the week of Sept. 21-27. The report is released weekly April through November. River Flood Warning until THU 1:00 PM CDT DES MOINES…...
Dubuque County weighs noise rules for data centers
1+ week, 4+ day ago (210+ words) [LOCATION] â Dubuque County supervisors are working to create rules for data centers, focusing on how to control noise from the facilities.The Dubuque County Board of Health shared research showing that even sounds humans can't easily hear could harm…...
Data center boom puts Iowa at a crossroads for energy, scientists say
3+ week, 2+ day ago (440+ words) Scientists believe Iowa's data center boom has drastically increased the state's energy needs, urging utility companies to continue a tradition of renewable energy. A group of 186 scientists from 31 colleges and universities around Iowa, in a virtual summit on Tuesday, Sept....
Iowa American Water Highlights the Role of Source Water Protection in Providing High-Quality Water
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (365+ words) DAVENPORT, Iowa, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of American Water Works Association's Annual Source Water Protection Week (September 27 to October 3), Iowa American Water is highlighting its commitment to providing customers with safe, clean, reliable water services. Iowa American Water's source water…...