The 21st century is silly with a vast wealth of data for doing reliable research. Using advanced computer technology to access troves of rich data relative to climate, as well as volumes of historic climate data, we should be able to accurately draw useful conclusions on climate change. So where's the beef?

Governor Kim Reynolds signed several bills related to agriculture and the environment into law Monday, including measures related to water quality, ethanol and the Iowa Farm Act.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a “study” last week about the state megaprojects proposal, including a new Bears stadium complex that was mostly uncritically received by local news media. But it’s not her best work, to say the least.

The Iowa Supreme Court, in mid-April, sided with the City of Davenport in its quest to keep secret the recordings of closed city council sessions, which State Auditor Rob Sand sought access to as part of his inquiry into the city’s payment of $1.9 million to three former employees in 2023.