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Sioux City not likely to oppose pipeline, mayor says

Sioux City Journal: Mayor Bob Scott told nearly three dozen Dakota Access Pipeline opponents Monday that it’s unlikely the council will adopt a resolution opposing the pipeline, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have issues with …
By BPC Staff | Oct 18, 2016
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Another arson incident suspected on Bakken pipeline equipment

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Police are investigating another incident of suspected arson after fires appear to have been intentionally set to construction equipment working on the Bakken pipeline. Jasper County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Saturday night to …
By BPC Staff | Oct 17, 2016
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Report: Iowa consumers could save $12.6 billion in 25 years by using wind energy

A coalition of wind energy advocates today released a report that contends Iowa consumers could save $12.6 billion over the next 25 years if the state doubles its wind power.


Doubling the 10,000 megawatts already online or…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 17, 2016
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Bayer, Monsanto argue that merger will benefit Iowa farmers

Des Moines Register: Bayer and Monsanto executives insisted Thursday that the mega-corporations’ controversial $66 billion proposed merger will reap benefits not only for Iowa and U.S. farmers, but also for small growers in poverty-stricken places such …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2016
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EPA, Iowa meat processor reach settlement over violations

KCRG-TV: The federal Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement that requires a kosher meat processing plant in northeastern Iowa to pay a $43,000 penalty, the Associate Press reported. The EPA says Agri Star Meat & …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2016
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State accepting grant applications for urban water quality projects

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications for urban water quality projects. Grants will be available to communities, watershed groups and other organizations. Projects should help reduce runoff and flooding. The …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2016
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Deere responds to government opposition to Precision Planting purchase

Quad-City Times: Deere & Co. has filed a response to a civil action filed by the Department of Justice to block the Moline, Ill.-based company’s acquisition of Precision Planting from the Climate Corp., a subsidiary of …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2016
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Iowa consumer advocate wants Alliant bill issue settled

Mason City Globe Gazette: The Iowa Office of Consumer Advocate wants Alliant Energy’s billing issues resolved for customers before winter, according to documents filed with the Iowa Utilities Board. The advocate office has asked for a …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2016
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EPA fines Albaugh for mislabeling pesticides

Albaugh LLC has been fined $112,684 for violating federal environmental laws related to misbranding pesticides. Ankeny-based Albaugh agreed to a court settlement. The case involved a 2013 inspection of the company’s facility in St. Joseph, …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2016
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Environmental group: Iowa waterways improve little after $4.4B expense

There is little evidence that Iowa has cut runoff pollution significantly since 1995, even with $4.4 billion in federal spending on agricultural programs, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. That’s the word from the Environmental Working Group, which …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2016