Brittney J. Miller

NEWSTRACK | CATCHING UP ON AN EARLIER STORY: In east-central Iowa, the crops south of Interstate 80 fared worse than those north of the interstate.

DNR says no, but several water quality experts disagree.

As much as 60% of the region’s energy could come from wind and solar — which has a lower energy output than the non-renewables being retired.

NEWSTRACK | CATCHING UP ON AN EARLIER STORY: In east-central Iowa, the crops south of Interstate 80 fared worse than those north of the interstate.

The facility’s retirement, scheduled for the end of the year, brings Alliant Energy one step closer to achieving its renewable energy goals.

Less than 10 percent of Iowa’s private wells were tested for safe drinking water in 2020. Officials urge residents to take advantage of state funds.

Customers who buy solar blocks will receive monthly energy credits on their electric bills. Another 4,500 blocks are still available for subscription.

The nonprofit is working on several new collaborations to bring more native trees to Linn County communities.

Application includes Palo solar facilities, but projects can move forward

Republicans ousted two 40-year Democratic incumbents and could have a clean sweep of statewide offices following a midterm election where the GOP further solidified its control over state government.

They unseated the longest-serving state attorney general and state treasurer in U.S. history. But the auditor’s race is still up in the air.

The utility hasn’t decided if it will move forward with the project. Meanwhile, Johnson County has amended its ordinances regarding utility-scale solar.

The DNR is trying to withdraw the water quality improvement plan. Its the first TMDL withdrawal the agency has proposed.

This marks the first time the DNR has proposed to withdraw such a plan.

John Doershuk has been state archaeologist since 2007 and directs the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist