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Water quality projects will receive low-cost loans

Eight Iowa cities will receive a total of $23.5 million in State Revolving Fund loans for water-quality projects, the Iowa Finance Authority said in a release. The loans will provide a low-cost financing option for …
By BPC Staff | Feb 24, 2016
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Water Works eyes more rate increases, $241 million in projects over five years

Des Moines Water Works likely will raise rates again to pay for $241 million in capital improvements needed to meet growing water demand and to keep nitrate and other pollutants out of tap water, the…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 24, 2016
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DowDuPont reaction: Most GDM leaders see glass half-full

News that the agricultural headquarters of the proposed DowDuPont would be in DuPont’s hometown of Wilmington, Del.— and not Johnston, Iowa — undoubtedly set off a bunch of water cooler chats around Greater Des Moines. …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 19, 2016
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Little need to dread the lead in local water supplies, experts say

West Des Moines Water Works is providing its customers with an analysis of the factors that resulted in the Flint, Mich., water crisis and several reasons not to worry that lead will leach into the …
By BPC Staff | Feb 19, 2016
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UPDATE: DuPont to retain 500 jobs and spend $500,000 in return for $17.2 million in aid

DuPont agreed to retain between 250 and 500 jobs at the DuPont Pioneer complex in Johnston and to spend at least $500,000 on capital improvements in return for $17.2 million in aid from state and…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 19, 2016
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Corn growers launch stewardship program

The Iowa Corn Growers Association has launched a stewardship advocate program to help members get information about soil health, conservation and water quality. Monthly updates will come from Ben Gleason, sustainable program manager. More details …
By BPC Staff | Feb 19, 2016
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DuPont, Dow pick Wilmington for ag headquarters after merger; Pioneer will remain in Johnston

Iowa has lost its bid to land the agricultural headquarters of DowDuPont, but the proposed new company plans to continue operations in Johnston, home of DuPont Pioneer.


DuPont Co. and Dow Chemical Co. said they…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 19, 2016
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Event Feb. 19: Utilities board to hold public meeting on Dakota Access

The Iowa Utilities Board plans a public meeting regarding the Dakota Access pipeline across Iowa from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at the the board headquarters, 1375 E. Court Ave. The meeting will be live-streamed. Additional meetings …
By BPC Staff | Feb 18, 2016
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New court filings: Water Works disputes drainage districts’ legal immunity, enviro group backs utility

Des Moines Water Works, in a brief filed with the Iowa Supreme Court this week, contends that it is time for the court to set aside any protection drainage districts have had against lawsuits.

“Drainage…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 18, 2016
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IDALS opens nomination for Conservation Farmer of the Year

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has opened nominations for the Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year Award. The statewide award goes to a farmer who makes outstanding contributions to soil conservation and …
By BPC Staff | Feb 16, 2016