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350-mile underground transmission line approved, expected to bring $1B in economic output to Iowa

The image above shows the route the proposed 350-mile underground transmission line would take between Mason City and Yorkville, Ill. Images courtesy of SOO Green

SOO Green, a jointly owned transmission project being developed by …

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TAI announces new Data Center Summit scheduled for Oct. 2

The Technology Association of Iowa has announced a new event, the Iowa Data Center Summit, which will convene industry leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders for a discussion on the future of data centers in Iowa. …

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Landus names new CEO

Eric Heismeyer

Farmer-owned cooperative Landus has named Eric Heismeyer as the organization’s next CEO, effective today. In June, Landus announced it was launching a nationwide search for its next leader after former CEO Matt Carstens …

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From trash to treasure: Chevron REG researches biodiesel advances

What began as a way for farmers to add value to their unused crops in the 1990s is now part of a multibillion-dollar company that partners with Iowa State University.

In 1996, farmers at the …

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Water utility launches first phase of lead service line replacement program

Des Moines Water Works has launched a program to replace about 1,000 residential lead water service lines in the city of Des Moines, focusing the first phase of the effort on homes in a portion …

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Harkin Institute hosting first presentation of Polk County water quality report

The Harkin Institute and Polk County have announced the first official presentation of findings from the Central Iowa Source Water Resource Assessment report will be held Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. at Sheslow Auditorium at …

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CIWW beginning phased lift of lawn watering ban Tuesday

Central Iowa Water Works’ technical committee has voted to lift the ban for residential lawn watering, starting July 22. To manage demand, lawn watering must be conducted on an  even/odd lawn watering schedule.

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Cost-share grants approved for 90 ethanol infrastructure projects

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program board has approved an additional 90 cost-share grants to support new and expanded ethanol infrastructure projects. The approved project sites are in …

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Chevron unveils new 45,000-square-foot tech center in Ames

Chevron recently opened its new Ames Technology Center at the Chevron Renewable Energy Group campus.

The 45,000-square-foot facility will expand the company’s lower carbon fuels technology development and advanced technical support capabilities by adding new …

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City of Des Moines receives LEED platinum certification for climate resiliency

The city of Des Moines has announced it received LEED Platinum certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED for Cities rating system recognizes local governments worldwide that have demonstrated commitment to sustainability and …