DES MOINES, IOWA (June 2, 2023) — Last week, the Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) launched a new website, decliningdecade.org, to mark the tenth anniversary of the state’s tax-payer-funded nutrient reduction strategy (NRS).

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 2023) — The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) this week launched a new website, decliningdecade.org, marking the tenth anniversary of the state’s taxpayer-funded nutrient reduction strategy (NRS).

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 17, 2023) — Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) is hosting the Everyday is Earth Day Fair this year with the Freight House Farmers Market on Saturday, June 3. The Earth Day Fair has become an annual event at the Farmers Market. Celebrate our amazing planet and learn more about local environmental, conservation, and educational organizations.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 16, 2023) — The public is welcome to attend an open-house anniversary party for Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities, which will be held on Thursday, May 18, 4-7PM, at St Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 N Brady St, Davenport. Habitat is celebrating thirty years of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 8, 2023) — On Saturday, May 13, the Walk for River Rights will begin at Schwiebert Park (101 17th St, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201) at 11:30AM and close at 12:30PM at the Figge Entrance Plaza (225 W 2nd St, Davenport, Iowa, 52801). 

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 1, 2023) — The Iowa Utilities Board issued an order on April 27 setting conditions for MidAmerican Energy’s ability to move forward with the Wind PRIME project, which includes 2,042 megawatts of new wind and 50 MW of new solar development.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 13, 2023) — In partnership with the states of Nebraska and Missouri, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa has submitted a grant application with the U.S. Department of Energy for funding to establish the Mid-Continent Clean Hydrogen Hub (MCH2) in the tri-state region.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (April 11, 2023) — Iowa schools are being urged to register for Walk Bike Roll to School Day, taking place on May 3, 2023. This annual event promotes active transportation and encourages students to walk, bike, or roll to school, promoting physical activity, environmental sustainability, and community building.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 15, 2023) — Following the January announcement of Governor Kim Reynolds’ Executive Order 10, the Administration released the schedule for state agencies, boards, and commissions to review rules in their respective sections of Iowa Administrative Code.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 20, 2023) — In response to an Iowa Utilities Board order, MidAmerican Energy filed new public versions of two internal studies that show solar is the lowest cost path for achieving carbon free energy and that acknowledge transitioning away from burning coal is an essential piece of achieving this goal.

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