MASON CITY MOVES FORWARD WITH SOLAR POWER FOR WATERWORKS
It's all part of a larger solar project, which will involve the multipurpose arena and the wastewater treatment plant.
Is Coyote Run Farm in central Iowa the nation’s most important farm?
You may not have heard of Matt Russell or Coyote Run Farm yet, but you will. Matt and his husband, Patrick, operate their 110-acre farm near Lacona, based...
What the Biden agenda means for Iowa
In the short term, we call on U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst to acknowledge Biden’s election win and reject Trump’s baseless claims of...
Iowa utility has a plan to save money and the climate
Last week, Alliant Energy announced it would retire its coal-fired Lansing Generating Station by the end of 2022 and convert its coal-fired Burlington Generating Station...
Once skeptics, Iowa farmers look to lead fight against global warming
The August storm hammered Wade Dooley’s farm in Albion. He said he’s seen extreme weather intensify at his farm here in eastern Iowa. “It has...
Experts: Iowa’s renewable energy growth depends on better transmission
Iowa could become an even bigger leader in renewable energy, especially if renewable hydrogen is developed and transmission lines are improved,a panel of university, government...
Des Moines considering committing to 100% carbon-free energy over the next ten years
Monday evening, the Des Moines City Council voted to receive and file a draft of a resolution that would commit to go to 100% clean...
To reduce greenhouse gases, you’ve got to measure them and that’s not always easy
If only greenhouse gasses were fabric dyes, it would be a lot easier to limit climate change. I say that because of stories I’ve heard...