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Corteva joins appeal of court’s decision on herbicide dicamba

Corteva Agriscience has filed a motion in the 9th U.S. Court of Appeals to halt the court’s decision to vacate the Environmental Protection Agency’s registration of the controversial herbicide dicamba, making its use illegal.

The …

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MidAmerican Energy warns against scam disconnection calls

Iowa residents, including MidAmerican Energy Co. customers, are reporting three separate types of imposter scams that threaten to disconnect potential victims’ electric service unless they pay immediately by phone with a prepaid money card. In …

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Land & Liberty Coalition launches Iowa chapter

A Midwest-based grassroots organization that advocates for the development of clean energy has launched its Iowa operation. According to a news release from the Land & Liberty Coalition, the group partners with local residents, landowners, …

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NOTEBOOK: DMACC Horticulture program donates hundreds of fundraiser plants to UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint health care workers have a little something extra to keep up spirits in between COVID-19 shifts, thanks to the donation of a horticulture program’s end-of-year project. 

At Des Moines Area Community College, students in …

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Water Works board to interview CEO finalists Wednesday

Two finalists for the Des Moines Water Works CEO and general manager position are scheduled to be interviewed publicly but virtually on Wednesday. Ted Corrigan, the utility’s chief operating officer and interim CEO, and Aaron …

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Iowa State investigating public-private utilities partnership, like UI

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa State University is investigating the possibility of entering a public-private partnership for operation of its utility system, following the lead of the University of Iowa, which in December entered into a $1.165 …

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Polk Conservation, Art Week organizers launch Art Adventures treasure hunt in parks

To recognize the upcoming Art Week on June 19-26, Polk County Conservation, the Great Outdoors Foundation, Mainframe Studios and Art Week organizers are partnering to offer a self-guided art treasure hunt to help individuals explore …

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Iowa cities get USDA funds for water system improvements

Five Iowa communities will receive federal aid to improve water and sewer systems with funding announced today by the USDA. The loans and grants are part of $281 million awarded through the Water and Wastewater …

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Water Works trustees announce finalists for CEO, general manager

The Des Moines Water Works board of trustees announced two finalists for the single position of CEO and general manager of Des Moines Water Works. The board selected Colin Baenziger & Associates, a national search …

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Survey seeks input on branding for Central Iowa Water Trails

Community feedback is being sought for branding of the Central Iowa Water Trails Project, the Greater Des Moines Partnership announced in a news release. To help achieve branding and marketing goals, project organizers have welcomed …