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Navigator CO2 Ventures provides update on Heartland Greenway carbon capture project

Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC announced today that it has obtained the necessary board approvals to proceed with its proposed carbon capture pipeline system, the Heartland Greenway. Based upon the substantial market reception for the project, Navigator is …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2021
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Vilsack to meet with Mexico ag secretary during next week’s Borlaug Dialogue

U.S. Agriculture Secretary and former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack will host bilateral meetings next week with Mexico Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Manual Villalobos Arambula. The meetings will occur in conjunction with the …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2021
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Iowa farmers get big break with good harvest, high prices

Des Moines Register: Better-than-expected yields and strong prices are making this year’s harvest a profitable one for Iowa farmers lucky enough to have gotten much-needed rain. The farmers rolling through this harvest are expected to average …
By BPC Staff | Oct 13, 2021
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Help available for low-income households struggling to pay water bills

Low-income individuals and families can get help paying their water bills as part of the new federal Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. According to a news release, IMPACT Community Action Partnership started taking applications for the …
By BPC Staff | Oct 8, 2021
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Electrical substation in middle of redevelopment area ‘a concern visually’

An electrical substation owned by MidAmerican Energy Co. is directly east of the site on which a new multiuse stadium is planned. Officials are discussing how to make the substation “look better than it does.” …
By BPC Staff | Oct 5, 2021
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Des Moines narrows proposed wildlife feeding ban

Axios Des Moines: A proposed wildlife feeding ban in Des Moines now only includes waterfowl and deer after the City Council reversed course on a far more expansive plan Monday night. Squirrels, feral cats, raccoons and …
By BPC Staff | Oct 5, 2021
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REG, ISU collaborate on renewable diesel research project

A small group tours the new hydrotreater renewable diesel research facility at the Iowa State University BioCentury Farm west of Ames on Monday. Photo by Michael Crumb

Officials from Renewable Energy Group and Iowa State University …
By BPC Staff | Oct 5, 2021
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Iowa Energy Center launches revolving loan program for energy infrastructure projects

The Iowa Energy Center board and the Iowa Economic Development Authority have opened applications for a new program that is intended to support energy infrastructure projects. According to a news release, the Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan …
By BPC Staff | Oct 4, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Google is now marking hotels as green certified

A new tech solution will allow travelers to determine whether a hotel uses green practices before booking. Google is building a feature for travelers to differentiate hotels and resorts that are eco-friendly and  have sustainable …
By EMILY BARSKE | Oct 1, 2021
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Cedar Rapids City Council adopts ‘aggressive’ Community Climate Action Plan

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday adopted a plan committing Iowa’s second-largest city to action to slow the rapidly worsening climate, with targets to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and to …
By BPC Staff | Sep 29, 2021