Within the last 18 months, both turbines on a Cedar County farm have been struck by lightning — and now, one of them twice.
Olivia Cohen Environmental News Oct. 9, 2024 7:56 am379d ago
Within the last 18 months, both turbines on a Cedar County farm have been struck by lightning — and now, one of them twice.
Jared Strong Environmental News Oct. 9, 2024 3:32 pm378d ago
This year’s Iowa Climate Statement, signed by 184 college and university scientists, suggests individual ways to help the environment.
Environmental News Oct. 9, 2024 7:47 am379d ago
There might be more than 9,000 water lines to Cedar Rapids homes and businesses that need to be replaced, but city officials say the water is safe to drink.
By Matthew Daly and Michael Phillis - Associated Press
Environmental News Oct. 9, 2024 7:45 am379d ago
A decade after the Flint, Michigan, water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes, finalizing an aggressive approach aimed at ensuring that drinking water is safe for all Americans.
Orlan Love - correspondent
Outdoors Oct. 9, 2024 9:18 am379d ago
Wild Side column: The Whopper Plopper did the trick during this fishing trip on the first day of autumn
Environmental News Oct. 8, 2024 7:39 am380d ago
Orange and red are bursting into Iowa’s fall landscape, but the colors this year may be muted by dry conditions. Find out when colors are expected to peak, and where best to see them.
Jared Strong Environmental News Oct. 8, 2024 7:46 am380d ago
The Driftless Water Defenders is suing the county’s board of supervisors and board of adjustment over their decisions that would allow the facility to be built and operated.
Jared Strong Environmental News Oct. 8, 2024 7:46 am380d ago
The Iowa Utilities Commission penalized Summit Carbon Solutions for obtaining land easements from another company but left the agreements intact.
Environmental News Oct. 7, 2024 8:22 am381d ago
Average temperatures are warming at an accelerating rate, periods of wetness and dryness are more severe, and the Midwest -- once thought to be a haven from the effects of climate change -- is looking at an altered future way of life.
Videos Oct. 9, 2024 8:55 am379d ago
Paving the trail that travels through Eastern Iowa has created ‘endless memories’ for 40 years
Agriculture Oct. 7, 2024 8:11 am381d ago
Regancrest Holsteins has contaminated neighboring property and a creek tributary at least five times since 2018.
Environmental News Nov. 25, 2024 9:43 pm331d ago
This September was the driest on record in 152 years
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