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As power demand rises, Iowa falls back on coal
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (815+ words) The Prairie Creek coal-powered plant is shown operating on a cold day in December 2022 in Cedar Rapids. Alliant Energy has converted the plant to natural gas, a move applauded by the Iowa Sierra Club. Before Iowa was the nation’s most…...
‘Fork in the road’: Iowa scientists call for investment in renewable energy
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (214+ words) Nearly 200 scientists representing over 30 colleges from around Iowa last week released their 2026 Climate Statement, which focused on the need for expanded renewable energy sources as data centers begin to take up more space on the stateâs electric grid. The…...
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association shares new policy goals to address cattle herd
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (48+ words) The plan is called ‘Building Iowa’s Cattle Future Policy Package.’ It includes five state-level priorities designed to help Iowa maximize its role in rebuilding. The plan is called 'Building Iowa's Cattle Future Policy Package.' It includes five state-level priorities designed…...
Free arsenic testing kits for wells in some Iowa counties
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (540+ words) A sample bottle of well water drawn by Allison Roderick, environmental health officer for Webster County, Iowa. A University of Iowa research project is attempting to develop a better understanding of arsenic in private drinking wells in Iowa and offering…...
Iowa weighs penalties after Black Hills Energy logs more gas safety violations, slower fixes
2+ week, 2+ day ago (625+ words) Black Hills Energy could face penalties or other mandated fixes in Iowa after regulators found the utility stood apart from its peers for both the number of probable safety violations on its gas system and the time it took to…...
Iowa's coal-fired energy up after years of decline, report finds
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1158+ words) The Iowa Environmental Council’s annual condition of the state report on Iowa’s electric generation shows that while wind continues to dominate Iowa’s electricity generation sources, there has been what it calls a reversal in the state’s progress to meet energy…...
Group: coal burned for electricity in Iowa has increased, wind still tops
2+ week, 4+ day ago (234+ words) A report from the Iowa Environmental Council shows an uptick in the use of fossil fuels for electric generation in the state. The IEC’s Steven Guyer says wind is still the top source, but the amount of power coming from…...
DNR orders Clinton to comply with air quality construction permitting
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (157+ words) Air quality and compliance matters associated with the Clinton Regional Water Reclamation Facility have prompted the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to issue an Administrative Consent Order to the city, which includes a fine and the threat of more. The…...