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MPO water trails meetings start today

A series of presentations on a draft water trails plan for Greater Des Moines begins with a session at 5:30 p.m. today at Clive Parks and Recreation, 1900 N.W. 114th St. The Greater Des Moines Water …

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Iowa gets $3 million for wetland enhancement projects

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The USDA is awarding $44.6 million through its Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership to support 10 wetland enhancement projects in Iowa and 11 other states. The $3 million awarded to Iowa will be used …

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Exelon takes next step to close Cordova nuclear plant

Quad-City Times: Exelon Generation announced today that it has formally notified grid operator PJM Interconnection of its plans to retire the Quad Cities Generating Station in Cordova, Ill., on June 1, 2018. The step is the …

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Iowa City business creates hydroponic rooftop garden

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The roof of MC Ginsberg, a jewelry and design company in Iowa City, is filled with 35 square feet of hydroponic plants — produce and vegetation growing without soil. But Ginsberg’s idea is …

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Seed association honors retired Pioneer exec Newlin

Retired Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. exec Owen Newlin has received the American Seed Trade Association’s first Lifetime Industry Achievement Award, which now will be named in his honor. The award “recognizes exceptional professionals whose career …

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Community Youth Concepts chosen for sustainability program

The U.S. Green Building Council has chosen Community Youth Concepts in Des Moines to be the first Iowa entity to go through the ADVANCE program, which advances equity in sustainability energy, resources and health performance in its …

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ABI, cities, utilities fight environmentalists over water quality rule

Several of Iowa’s top business groups this week sparred over a proposed state rule intended to make it easier for cities and industries to complete sewage treatment plants and other developments while protecting the environment.…
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Water Works Park Foundation raises more than half of fund goal

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation has raised $4.95 million of its $9 million goal for the first phase of its planned overhaul of Des Moines Water Works Park. The foundation now will shift its focus…
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Water Works Park Foundation raises more than half of fund goal

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation has raised $4.95 million of its $9 million goal for the first phase of its planned overhaul of Des Moines Water Works Park. The foundation now will shift its focus…
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No plastic? Iowa City researching possible ban on plastic shopping bags

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Plastic bag bans already are in place in cities like San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Austin and Los Angeles. Could Iowa City be next?…