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Emerald ash borer confirmed in Des Moines

City officials have confirmed an emerald ash borer infestation sighting in western Des Moines this month. The pest, which kills all species of ash trees, was confirmed in West Des Moines and Urbandale last year. …

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State awards grants for higher blends of biofuels

The state has awarded its first $2.5 million in aid through “Fueling Our Future 100.” The money will help pay for the installation of 107 new blender pumps and eight underground storage tanks that can …

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How Flint’s water crisis unfolded

Iowa has its nitrate pollution that has threatened tap water supplies, political careers and pocketbooks. Toledo, Ohio, temporarily lost its water supply to toxic algae in Lake Erie, fed by phosphorus runoff largely from farms…
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Event Jan. 20: DNR commissions to hold joint meeting

The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission and the Iowa Natural Resource Commission will have a joint meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor of the Wallace State Office Building. The commissions will discuss their …

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Water task force finalizes proposals

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s water quality task force has finalized the slate of proposals to improve soil and water quality.

The only major change in the final draft released today from the initial draft –read a …

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INSIDER: Revised ‘revenue-neutral’ tax credit bill has industry, bipartisan support

At least five Iowa-based companies have projects in the works that would benefit from passage this year of a biorenewable chemicals tax credit, according to a new white paper, “Biobased Chemicals: The Iowa Opportunity,” released…
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Clean Line loses another round

The Iowa Utilities Board has again rejected a key proposal from a company that wants to build a $2 billion transmission line to ship Iowa wind energy to customers in Illinois, The Associated Press and The …

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INSIDER: Judge pats lawyers on back for being Iowa nice

U.S. District Judge Mark Bennett took the time and ink to pat the lawyers in this case on the back for meeting as instructed to frame questions that could be submitted to the Iowa Supreme …

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Judge refers questions in Water Works case to Iowa Supreme Court

U.S. District Judge Mark Bennett today asked the Iowa Supreme Court to rule on four key questions in Des Moines Water Works’ lawsuit against three northwest Iowa counties regarding nitrate pollution in the Raccoon River. …

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Farmers share combines, like homeowners share rooms

Farmers have figured out a way to cut expenses and make more money by sharing equipment, Iowa Public Radio reported. The idea is much like a homeowner renting out bedrooms on Airbnb. The weaker farm economy is …