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Tom Barton State Government Jun. 1, 2023 6:32 pm1d ago
Here’s how your tax dollars will be spent in the coming fiscal year
Erin Jordan Iowa Water Quality May. 26, 2023 2:23 pm7d ago
Iowa State University will continue to help fund water quality sensors on Iowa’s rivers and streams, despite a budget cut by the Iowa Legislature.
Gazette staff and wires
Environmental News May. 25, 2023 3:20 pm8d ago
Iowa’s Republican politicians call it a win for farmers, but environmental groups raise alarms about water quality and flooding.
Environmental News May. 24, 2023 11:41 am9d ago
The Izaak Walton League led efforts in the watershed, collaborating with Cedar Rapids staff in some locations
Iowa Water Quality May. 22, 2023 5:27 pm11d ago
Swimming is off limits at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City because of high bacteria levels in the lake.
Environmental News May. 9, 2023 6:00 am24d ago
Cedar Rapids, Coralville and Center Point among recipients of grants from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
State Government May. 2, 2023 6:35 pm31d ago
The Iowa House passed — and sent on to Gov. Kim Reynolds — a budget that could eliminate state funding for water quality sensors on Iowa’s rivers and streams.
Environmental News Apr. 28, 2023 9:18 am35d ago
Chris Jones, whose wry, often-provocative essays have appeared on a University of Iowa blog since 2015, now has written a book called “Swine Republic: Struggles with the Truth about Agriculture and Water Quality.” The book, which includes 55 essays -- including several new to readers -- goes on sale May 19
Tom Barton, Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau, Erin Murphy
State Government Apr. 28, 2023 4:48 pm35d ago
Bills would direct more money to the Iowa governor’s office, maternal health care and foreign animal disease preparedness, and away from water quality monitoring.
Environmental News Apr. 26, 2023 2:18 pm37d ago
The Iowa Senate passed a budget Tuesday that could zero out funding for river and stream sensors that measure nitrate and phosphorus to see if conservation practices are working.
Erin Jordan, Brittney J. Miller
Environmental News Mar. 24, 2023 3:58 pm70d ago
The Gazette’s Iowa Ideas In-depth Week focused on water quality wrapped up Friday, with more than 150 people participating in virtual discussions. Here are some of our favorite quotes from the week.
Brittney J. Miller, Erin Jordan
Environmental News Mar. 20, 2023 9:36 am74d ago
The Gazette researched where Iowans get their water, how it is or isn’t treated, and threats to the vital resource.
Local Government Mar. 15, 2023 3:06 pm79d ago
The Green Infrastructure Equality Project will feature an educational campaign and full cost reimbursement for implementation of soil quality restoration practices in the project area south of Interstate 80.
By Jared Strong, - Iowa Capital Dispatch
Iowa Water Quality Mar. 5, 2023 12:12 pm89d ago
There is no evidence that the falsifications resulted in residents drinking unsafe water, state and local officials said.
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