Olivia Cohen

The development of data centers in Iowa -- including two that are planned for southwest Cedar Rapids -- will “keep costs down for all customers,” Lisa Barton, president and CEO of Alliant Energy told a Cedar Rapids audience Tuesday.

Although Gov. Kim Reynolds signed and submitted a request for Iowa to enroll in the federal Home Energy Rebate programs, it is unclear when Iowans will begin to receive rebates for their electric appliances and home upgrades due to President Donald Trump’s executive order.

The previous record was set in 2004

Experts say keeping boots clean and minimizing interactions with other flocks are key

Individuals, nonprofits, governments increasingly work together to achieve goals

Heartland’s “aggressive goals” include implementing more edge-of-field practices, more cover crops and bolstering community engagement.

Ultimate goal is an Iowa that is “built for everyone” in the project being led by the UI and Pathfinders RC&D.

The proposal comes as the species have declined by 70 percent, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says

A program that has helped Iowa breweries adopt more sustainable practices is expanding beyond the state, thanks to a federal grant.

Growing up in Iowa during the 1980s farm crisis, Wendy Johnson didn’t see a future for herself in agriculture. But nearly 20 years after moving to Los Angeles to work in the fashion industry, she found herself being pulled back to her farming roots.

With homes, parks and businesses decked in holiday lighting, the glow from those lights can cause light pollution and harm humans’ and animals’ sleep schedules. Experts say there are some simple steps people can take to reduce their impact on the environment and neighbors.

Iowa State University researchers are urging longer growing seasons, more cover crops to combat high emissions

The survey has worked on nearly 200 projects since 2014 dealing with the state’s geology and water resources.

Cedar Rapids residents in the northeast and southeast quadrants of the city have reported recent sightings of coyotes. A DNR biologist said the agency has seen an uptick in the number of urban coyotes reported in the state.

The new blend includes molasses and calcium chloride to make the salt stick to the road surface and activate at colder temperatures.