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New ICON report shows “we’re … on the right path”

A new report by ICON Water Trails shows 15 regional sites have generated about $20 million for the economy. The report looked at the sites from April 2022 to October 2022. The full report will…
By Michael Crumb | Feb 7, 2024
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IRFA and Iowa Corn to host Zoom press conference to discuss first US sustainable aviation fuel facility

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board will host a virtual press conference at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the potential impact of ethanol-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production on Iowa …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 22, 2024
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Clive joins Central Iowa Water Works

Clive City Council members unanimously voted on Jan. 11 to join Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW), the city has announced. Clive will be one of the regional water utility’s founding entities. “As a CIWW member, …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 18, 2024
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Secretary Naig presents 2024 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the 2024 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to Hy-Vee and Reil Oil Co. during the FUELIowa legislative conference on Jan. 9 in Des Moines. Hy-Vee, which sells a variety …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 15, 2024
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USDA accepting applications for Climate Change Fellowships in Iowa

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development division is recruiting two climate change fellows in Iowa to address a surge in applications from farmers and rural businesses seeking funding for clean energy projects through the …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 10, 2024
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Wright Service Corp. acquires Impact7G

The Wright Service Corp. family of companies announced Wednesday the acquisition of Impact7G Inc., a Johnston-based environmental consultant. The transaction closed on Dec. 29. Wright Service Corp. President and CEO Austin Kennedy said in a …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 4, 2024
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West Des Moines signs regional water pact

The West Des Moines Water Works Board of Trustees has approved a resolution to join Central Iowa Water Works, becoming the latest community to sign on to the regional drinking water system.

The board unanimously …
By Michael Crumb | Dec 28, 2023
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Naig announces new water quality partnership with Iowa Pork and INREC

The Iowa Pork Producers Association and the Iowa Nutrient Research and Education Council will partner with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on a “batch and build” water quality project in targeted Iowa …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 7, 2023
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Initial proposal for Iowa broadband access plan open for public comment

The Department of Management Division of Information Technology, formerly the Office of the Chief Information Officer, is requesting public comment on Iowa’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) initial proposal plan. The initial proposal includes …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 20, 2023
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Grow Solar Polk County and Urban Dreams present new solar array

Urban Dreams, along with Grow Solar Polk County program leaders and the Des Moines West Side Chamber, presented a new solar array Wednesday at the Urban Dreams office in Des Moines. The solar installation, created …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 17, 2023