By: Cami Koons An Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill Thursday that would require water use permits be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in terms
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Senators Advance Resolution To Repeal Constitutional Outdoor Recreation Fund
Iowa senators advanced a proposal Wednesday that would amend the state constitution to replace a natural resources trust fund with one that would provide
Water advocates challenge DNR final decision on permit for cattle facility near Bloody Run Creek
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued a final action on a water-use permit to a 10,000-head cattle operation in Clayton County, following a
Iowa Learning Farms to Host Forestry on Tap in Indianola
January 31, 2025, 8:58 am | Ann Staudt AMES, Iowa – Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Conservation Learning Group and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Warren County, will host “Forestry On Tap,” Thursday, Feb. 20, 6-7 p.m. at West Hill Brewing Co. in Indianola. Complimentary food will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. […]
ICGA Releases Top State and Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
JOHNSTON, IA – January 6, 2025 – The Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA), one of the most effective, longest-standing agricultural associations in the country, released
Many Iowa Rivers are Brimming with Nitrate
Des Moines Water Works Activated its nitrate removal system last week by Jared Strong Nitrate contamination of Iowa’s rivers has surged in recent weeks amid
Corn Cobs Can Improve Performance, Reduce Costs of Water Quality Bioreactors – if Supply is Available
AMES, Iowa – Corn cobs may perform better than woodchips to reduce nitrates in water quality bioreactors — and for a lower cost — say
Letter to the Editor: Whose side are our legislators on?
I have been keeping an eye on our Iowa Legislators this year and their rush to dismantle public education, our AEA’s, summer nutrition for our
