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Water Works resists motion to dismiss in federal nitrate lawsuit

Des Moines Water Works has asked a court to deny three northwest Iowa counties’ motion to dismiss part of the federal lawsuit the utility filed in Sioux City over nitrate pollution in rivers. The counties have …

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Quad City nuclear plant could close in 2018, company says

Quad-City Times:Exelon’s Quad-Cities nuclear power plant could close on June 1, 2018, the company said in a release Friday announcing its first-quarter earnings. Exelon said the Illinois Legislature must pass legislation that it says would level …

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Energy chief: Iowa is key to energy independence

U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz told an audience at the State Historical Building this morning that the fight for energy independence is far from over, and Iowa’s work on biofuels is part of the solution.…
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A Closer Look: Molly Hanson

Molly Hanson has spent the past four years as a naturalist in Madison County, helping people learn about Iowa’s environment. At the same time, she was on the board of Iowa Rivers Revival, a nonprofit …

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Wild!: Polk County Conservation plans improvements at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt

Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt — one of the largest natural attractions in Polk County, yet unknown to many — is about to get a five-year facelift that will make it easier to use.

The 9,100-acre prairie …

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DNR proposes lower air quality fees for businesses

It’s a rare event when a government entity asks permission to reduce fees, but that is what the Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans to do. The agency will ask the governor-appointed Iowa Environmental Protection Commission on …

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Future fuzzy for Mason City pork plant

Des Moines Register: Company officials aren’t saying much, but at least one other Iowa city is hoping to lure a $240 million pork processing plant that Mason City officials surprisingly rejected Wednesday. Family-owned Prestage Farm announced plans in …

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Biotech association gives top award to high school sophomore

The Iowa Biotechnology Association has named Aaron Wills of Donnellson, a sophomore at Central Lee High School, as winner of the 2016 Iowa BioGENEius Challenge. The competition for high school students recognizes outstanding research and …

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REG revenues, gross profit rise

Ames-based Renewable Energy Group posted a gross profit of $25.1 million, or 8.2 percent of revenues, in the first quarter. In the previous year’s first quarter, REG posted a loss of $16.2 million, or 7…
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Pork plant agreement fails final Mason City council vote, 3-3

Globe Gazette: In a stunning turn of events, the City Council early Wednesday morning rejected Prestage Foods of Iowa’s proposal to build a $240 million pork processing plant in Mason City. The vote was a 3-3 …