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EPA allows year-round E15

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 28 issued an emergency fuel waiver allowing the sale of E15 gasoline nationwide during the summer driving season. E15 is gasoline blended with 15% ethanol and is typically …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 29, 2025
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Kahler named to lead Des Moines Water Works

Amy Kahler has been named the new CEO and general manager of Des Moines Water Works, moving into the role on July 18 when current CEO Ted Corrigan retires.

The Des Moines Water Works board …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 25, 2025
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Iowa City among six cities mentioned on national renewable energy list

EarthDay.org published “6 Unexpected American Cities Leading the Way in Renewable Energy” in conjunction with Earth Day, which was April 22. Iowa City was included on the list for “exceeding national expectations with its climate …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 23, 2025
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Record number of Iowa fuel stations receive infrastructure grants

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program board recently approved 114 project applications from Iowa gas stations, totaling more than $2.88 million, for new and expanded ethanol and biodiesel infrastructure projects.

This sets a new quarterly …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 14, 2025
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Nordex holding fair to fill over 100 jobs

Nordex USA, which is restarting production of wind turbine nacelles in West Branch, is hosting a job fair April 15 at its facility, 155 Fawcett Drive in West Branch. The company plans to hire over …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 9, 2025
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MidAmerican Energy announces Trees Please grant recipients

MidAmerican Energy announced it is awarding $134,000 in grants from its “Trees Please!” program to 59 cities in Iowa. The program promotes strategic tree planting projects on public property to encourage reduced energy usage in …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 8, 2025
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Governor’s energy plan targets nuclear, wind, energy storage, new economic development tools

Companion bills proposed by Gov. Kim Reynolds that promote new energy generation, transmission and storage projects, and water infrastructure in Iowa are moving in the state House and Senate. 

The legislation makes a host of …
By Mike Mendenhall | Mar 7, 2025
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Special election on Waukee gas utility to be held Tuesday

Voters in Waukee will decide Tuesday whether the city should continue to operate a gas utility. In recent years, city officials have heard complaints from residents about high gas bills, especially in comparison with neighboring …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 3, 2025
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MidAmerican Energy proposes building $600 million natural gas plant

MidAmerican Energy, in an effort to address what it describes as a “looming energy supply shortfall” is proposing to build a $600 million natural gas-fired combustion turbine project in Adair County and increase its solar …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Feb 18, 2025
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Waukee sets special election on gas utility

A special election will be held in Waukee on March 4 to allow voters to decide whether the city should continue to operate a municipally owned gas utility.

In recent years, city officials have heard …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 4, 2025