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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Brittney J. Miller
As a kid, I couldn’t decide between being a writer or being a scientist. It wasn’t until college that I realized I could combine these passions through science journalism. After graduating from the University of Florida, I moved to the West Coast for the University of California, Santa Cruz’s Science Communication Master’s Program. And now, I’m thrilled to be serving The Gazette as a corps member for Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues. I’m also a journalist on the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, a regional collaboration between 10 newsrooms that covers agriculture, water and related issues throughout the basin. Sign up to receive our environment and outdoor newsletter delivered weekly.
Latest Articles by Brittney J. Miller
Environmental News Apr. 28, 2023 9:37 am30d ago
Photos and accounts from Eastern Iowa show preparation, perseverance and community support amid rising water levels.
Environmental News Apr. 25, 2023 9:36 am33d ago
The river is expected to crest in many areas this weekend, but several areas are already experiencing flooding.
Weather Apr. 16, 2023 5:00 am43d ago
While historical trends are tough to analyze, severe weather of the future may shift to be more variable and severe.
Energy Apr. 10, 2023 9:00 am48d ago
Numbers of interested customers have increased between 10 percent and 100 percent, depending on the company.
Energy Apr. 8, 2023 6:00 am50d ago
Utility disconnections may have began as soon as last Monday. But there are options for continued financial help.
Weather Apr. 6, 2023 3:01 pm52d ago
River communities could enter flood action stages as soon as this weekend, cresting toward the end of April and beginning of May.
Weather Apr. 5, 2023 6:41 pm53d ago
Eastern Iowa saw hail and strong wind gusts, and tornadoes were reported in south-central Iowa and Illinois.
Weather Apr. 4, 2023 10:12 pm54d ago
The National Weather Service Quad Cities bureau doubled down on projection of a moderate risk of severe weather Tuesday — the second-highest warning level.
Environmental News Apr. 4, 2023 10:06 pm54d ago
“It's kind of remarkable that clean water can kill fish, but that's what happens here with the chlorine in the water,” an Iowa DNR staffer said.
Environmental News Apr. 6, 2023 5:26 pm52d ago
The area is one of 18 communities chosen by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for its urban heat island mapping campaign.
Weather Apr. 4, 2023 3:21 pm54d ago
Residents are still reeling from Friday’s storms, which formed at least 16 tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service’s latest update.
Environmental News Apr. 6, 2023 9:51 am52d ago
ISU researcher helped analyze a well-preserved skull found in southwest Iowa — the first evidence of the iconic ice age predator in the state.
Weather Mar. 31, 2023 12:36 pm58d ago
There is a “high” risk of severe storms over a portion of southeast Iowa, including Johnson County and a portion of Linn County Friday afternoon and evening. The first wave of severe weather will start around noon, and the second round is projected to hit Eastern Iowa starting at 3 p.m.
Weather Mar. 30, 2023 4:36 pm59d ago
Extreme weather is expected to batter Eastern Iowa between 4 and 6 p.m.
Environmental News Apr. 3, 2023 9:03 am55d ago
The Iowa DNR released a summary of its statewide PFAS testing Thursday, detailing progress in its action plan and next steps.