29 Sep 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Special Session on Trump Steel Mill Tax Incentives

By Phoebe Trotter

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 29, 2026) — Iowa’s out-going Governor Kim Reynolds announced a special legislative session to pass tax incentives for a new Trump-backed Mesabi Metalics steel mill in Lee County. Trump announced the mill yesterday; the special session will convene on Friday.

17 Feb 2026

New Poll: Control of US House Could Come Down to Clean Water in Iowa

By Phoebe Trotter

WASHINGTON DC (February 17, 2026) — In Iowa, where the First and Third Congressional Districts are among the most vulnerable Republican seats in the US House, a new statewide poll conducted by Global Strategy Group on behalf of Food and Water Action finds that clean water and cancer rates are top priorities for voters.

12 Feb 2026

Iowa Lawmakers Introduce Suite of Clean Water Legislation

By Phoebe Trotter

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2026) — This week, amidst mounting calls for action to address Iowa’s industrial agriculture-linked water and cancer crises, Senator Art Staed and Representative Ken Croken introduced a suite of clean water legislation, endorsed by Food and Water Watch.

10 Feb 2026

Groups Announce Intent To Sue Trump EPA Over Delisting Impaired Iowa Waterways

By Phoebe Trotter

WASHINGTON DC (February 10, 2026) — Food and Water Watch and Iowa Environmental Council delivered a notice of intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its July 2025 decision to, without scientific justification, delist seven impaired waterways from Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ 2024 303(d) Impaired Waters List.

09 Dec 2025

Food and Water Watch Unveils Iowa Blueprint for Clean Water

By Phoebe Trotter

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 9, 2025) — Today, Food and Water Watch unveiled an 

17 Nov 2025

Water Quality Researchers to Hold Panel, Discussion on Water Crisis; Event Comes Amidst Mounting Calls for Legislative Action on Industrial Agriculture’s Clean Water Crisis

By Phoebe Trotter

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — On Wednesday, November 18, 6-7:30PM, at the Rogalski Center, Food and Water Watch, St Ambrose Sustainability Committee, and Progressive Action for the Common Good will host a panel discussion in Davenport (518 W Locust St) with the University of Iowa researchers behind the recent Central Iowa Water Quality Report.

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