Articles Tagged: Wind Energy

Iowa generates more than half of its electricity with wind, but clean energy advocates say the state and nation can do even more

As Iowa utility companies seek to make solar power a bigger part of the energy mix — spurred by the need to limit greenhouse gases to reduce the impacts of climate change — proposed solar installations have grown in size and number, causing more concerns from neighbors.

The IUB began an investigation into the disposal of wind turbines in January 2020

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy plans to eliminate positions in Iowa and Kansas because of a reduction in orders for commercial wind turbines.

The Marion Heritage Center and Museum is officially open to the public again, with a new exhibit that includes information and a detailed timeline of clean energy history in Marion and the state of Iowa.

American utility companies, including those in Iowa, are facing increasing pressure to slash greenhouse gas emissions in hopes of preventing the worst effects of global climate change.

The Madison, Wis.-based utility also announced plans to plant 1 million trees in Iowa and Wisconsin in its annual Corporate Responsibility Report.

DES MOINES – MidAmerican Energy announced Friday it has filed plans with the Iowa Utilities Board for the development of …

DES MOINES – MidAmerican Energy announced Friday it is adding $280 million to its investment in wind energy in Iowa …

EDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this story included incorrect information about the status of an application submitted to the …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Iowa has one of the highest child removal rates in the United States, and although recent data …

A Nebraska man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Cedar Rapids in which a victim was …

Police said a 19-year-old was tied up by men who eventually stole electronics at his residence. Officers responded around 9 …

WATERLOO WEST 83, CEDAR RAPIDS WASHINGTON 80 – Danielle Franklin led all scorers with 27 points, had four steals, and …