Iowa lawmakers cast doubts over the proposal’s success. Meanwhile, other legislators plan to file additional bills regarding state water quality and environment.
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Brittney J. Miller State Government Jan. 5, 2023 11:10 pm33d ago
Iowa lawmakers cast doubts over the proposal’s success. Meanwhile, other legislators plan to file additional bills regarding state water quality and environment.
Erin Jordan Iowa Water Quality Dec. 12, 2022 9:42 am57d ago
The airport has been negotiating with Paul and Nikki Hynek since 2020 about providing a new well or buying the couple’s property. The airport isn’t certain the PFAS came from firefighting foam used at the airport, but it’s a strong possibility.
Environmental News Dec. 7, 2022 11:00 am62d ago
DNR says no, but several water quality experts disagree.
Iowa Water Quality Dec. 1, 2022 3:27 pm68d ago
A Coralville developer has agreed to pay a $3,000 penalty after a contractor pumped dirty water from the construction of Trail Ridge Estates, west of Solon, into a storm drain that goes into Mill Creek and later, Lake Macbride.
Iowa Water Quality Nov. 28, 2022 3:13 pm71d ago
Owners of an Iowa City-area mobile home park have agreed to pay an $8,000 fine after multiple violations since 2020 for discharging wastewater into a tributary of Snyder Creek, which feeds into the Iowa River.
Environmental News Nov. 25, 2022 6:00 am77d ago
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.
By Bennet Goldstein, Wisconsin Watch; and Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WNIJ Northern Public Radio
Environmental News Nov. 20, 2022 1:12 pm79d ago
This fall, the towns and rural farmsteads along the Mississippi River received alarming news about their drinking water. Chemicals from a large 3M factory north of Cordova found a way into the river and their wells.
Environmental News Dec. 13, 2022 2:54 pm56d ago
This marks the first time the DNR has proposed to withdraw such a plan.
Agriculture Oct. 20, 2022 3:31 pm110d ago
By grouping projects together for design and installation, coordinating groups can save money and get things done faster.
Community Oct. 21, 2022 1:46 pm109d ago
Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union have partnered, for the second year in a row, to release A Greener State of Mind, with proceeds going to benefit Wings2Water, an environmental group started at the Eastern Iowa Airport.
By Bennet Goldstein - Wisconsin Watch
Iowa Water Quality Oct. 8, 2022 6:00 am123d ago
The report focuses only on releases from industry - not farm and animal feeding operations, which exacerbate the pollution problem.
By Brittney J. Miller, The Gazette; Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest; and Erin Jordan, The Gazette
Environmental News Dec. 13, 2022 2:56 pm56d ago
Two decades of bacteria and algae have plagued Iowa beaches, leading to constant warnings. The Gazette and Investigate Midwest analyzed 20 years of beach monitoring data from the Iowa DNR. The results show that although individual locations show some progress, Iowa’s beaches overall show little to no improvement.
Campaigns & Elections Sep. 30, 2022 6:27 pm130d ago
Republican incumbent Mike Naig is facing Democratic challenger John Norwood
Agriculture Sep. 27, 2022 10:29 am133d ago
Just like Americans once rushed out to buy toilet paper because of feared price hikes, farmers stocked up on fertilizer last fall, according to Chad Hart, an Iowa State University economics professor and crop market specialist.