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Factory Farms in Iowa Generate 110 Billion Pounds of Manure Per Year. No One Tracks Where It’s Going.
Manure management planning could prevent fertilizer pollution. But an antiquated system isn’t doing enough to track manure, a former state employee says. By Anika
Pesticides used near farm communities tied to rare but deadly childhood cancer
by Brian Bienkowski, The New Lede Children whose mothers lived near farms and fields treated with certain pesticides during pregnancy have a higher risk of
Iowans protest water quality issues outside of event with Gov. Reynolds
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 10, 2025 The sound of honking caused several heads to turn toward nearby Fleur Drive during the groundbreaking
Flip Some Coins for a Cause: New Noonan Fundraiser Kicks Off
By Edward Lynn Editor The Eagle Grove community is rallying once again for one of its own, with a heartfelt campaign to support beloved local
A Byproduct of Manure Runoff Is Polluting Drinking Water in Thousands of US Communities, According to a New Report
The analysis, from the Environmental Working Group, takes a first-of-its-kind look at trihalomethanes, a contaminant linked to cancers and stillbirth. By Georgina Gustin April 11,
Reynolds calls for focus on health care, child care and disaster recovery in 2025
Gov. Kim Reynolds, delivering her Condition of the State message Tuesday, said the state needs to take action on disaster recovery in the wake
Junk food and drug use cut into life expectancy gains for states
By Tim Henderson, After large drops during the pandemic, life expectancy in the United States should recover to 2019 levels this year nationally and in
Ag Pollution Is Keeping Des Moines Water Works Busy. Can It Keep Up? And Why It Matters Here.
Amid mounting health risks and changing weather patterns, advocates urge the EPA to intervene, citing the limits of Iowa’s voluntary nutrient reduction strategy and the
Golden Stars & Cheerleaders hold “Pink Out” silent auction for Breast Cancer awareness
The Eagle Grove Golden Stars drill team as well as Eagle Grove's cheer squads joined together to raise funds and bring awareness to Breast Cancer
