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Pipeline companies to merge in $18 billion deal

Dallas-based pipeline operator Energy Transfer Partners LP, which is seeking regulatory approval to build a shale oil pipeline that would cross Iowa, announced today it has agreed to buy Regency Energy Partners LP in a …
By BPC Staff | Jan 26, 2015
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Broadband is broadly appealing

At a cost of up to $5,000 to lay a mile of fiber-optic line, extending broadband access to rural Iowa is a pricey deal.

Last year, enough House Republicans balked at having taxpayers pick up …
By KENT DARR | Jan 23, 2015
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New watershed authority to help clean Walnut Creek

  The recently formed Walnut Creek Watershed Management Authority will develop a plan to clean up Walnut Creek, a tributary of the Raccoon River and a source of drinking water for the Des Moines area.…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jan 22, 2015
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Event aims to promote sustainability, collaboration

Urban Ambassadors will lead a sustainability summit 7-10 p.m Feb. 6 at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This event will focus on connecting people and energizing  relationships across our broad community and will feature …
By BPC Staff | Jan 22, 2015
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Texas company applies to build oil pipeline in Iowa

A company based in Texas has asked the Iowa Utilities Board to approve its plans for a crude oil pipeline that would cross 18 Iowa counties, The Des Moines Register reported. The pipeline proposal has been controversial …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2015
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Utilities board approves ratemaking for MidAmerican’s Wind IX project

The Iowa Utilities Board on Tuesday issued an order that sets the conditions for MidAmerican Energy Co.’s next planned phase of wind energy development in Iowa. The order establishes an 11.5 percent rate of return on equity …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2015
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The fight over clean water continues

 

Branstad, who was in Nevada speaking about a county broadband initiative on Thursday, has faced criticism from environmental activists over his opposition to Des Moines Water Works’ move to sue three rural counties in …
By BPC Staff | Jan 19, 2015
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No OPEC shift on production; industry could withstand $25-a-barrel oil

Iran sees no sign of a shift within the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to support oil prices, its oil minister said, adding its oil industry could ride out a slump to $25 a barrel, Reuters …
By BPC Staff | Jan 19, 2015
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MidAmerican Energy ranked highest by business customers

For a second consecutive year, MidAmerican Energy Co.’s business customers have rated the utility highest for overall satisfaction in its segment in the J.D. Power Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study. The 2015 study, released …
By BPC Staff | Jan 16, 2015
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Mediacom ready to cut the cable on Obama’s broadband initiative

Note: Updated with comment from Mediacom about Gov. Terry Branstad’s initiative to expand broadband services in rural areas. 

President Barack Obama’s call for government-sponsored Internet connectivity failed to connect with Mediacom Communications Corp.

During an …
By BPC Staff | Jan 15, 2015