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Clive partners with FEMA, Corps of Engineers on flood mitigation for Walnut Creek

The city of Clive, FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers have partnered to research what future Walnut Creek flooding could look like once most of the watershed is developed, Clive announced Monday evening. Today, …

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Reynolds launches 211 Flood Hotline and one-stop flood website to assist Iowans

Effective immediately, Iowans can call 211 with questions or concerns about recent massive flooding and steps available to recovery, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office announced. The Flood Hotline is open 24 hours a day, seven days …

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Study: Wind, solar could replace 75 percent of coal power

Local solar and wind projects could provide three-fourths of the power provided by coal plants, and for less money, a study by two clean energy groups found, Energy News Network reported. By 2025, the share of …

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China buys most U.S. corn in 5½ years as trade war persists

Chinese importers booked their largest U.S. corn purchase in at least 5½ years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, reported Successful Farming. The USDA said private exporters sold 300,000 metric tons of the grain for …

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Young farmers seek extension of Iowa’s agricultural exemption

A group of beginning farmers is backing a proposed state law that would extend the state’s agricultural exemption from zoning and building codes to apply to all farms, regardless of size. The bill, House Study Bill …

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State launches new grant, loan program for energy-related projects

The Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Energy Center have launched two new financial assistance programs to facilitate energy-related projects in Iowa — the IEC Grant Program and the Alternate Energy Revolving Loan Program. …

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Study: Biofuels account for 3 percent of Iowa GDP

A new study commissioned by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association concludes that the biofuels industry is responsible for more than 48,000 jobs in the state and generates more than $2.5 billion in Iowa household income. …

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Closer Look: Adam Hammes

One year after reviving Green Drinks-Des Moines, author, speaker and sustainability consultant Adam Hammes believes the group, which meets once a month at Peace Tree Brewery in Des Moines, is on a roll. 

“We want …

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Solarize Waukee initiative announced

The city of Waukee, the Nature Conservancy in Iowa, Waukee Aspiring Professional Experience and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association are announcing Solarize Waukee, a new bulk solar group purchase program for businesses and residents anywhere …

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Water Works’ Stowe has aggressive form of cancer

Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager Bill Stowe has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form of cancer [that] provides very few options for treatment,” he said in a letter to the utility’s board …