IOWA CITY, IOWA (January 29, 2019) — On Thursday, January 31, at 11:15AM, a team of researchers from the Environmental Health Sciences Research Center (EHSRC) at the University of Iowa, the Iowa Policy Project (IPP), and the Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) will release a new report documenting the findings of numerous studies of health impacts on people living near wind turbines.

The turn of the new year is a great time to plan and dream about what you’d like to do in your yard or garden next year. Your living landscape is a significant asset that increases property value, promotes outdoor living, contributes to family and community health, supports wildlife, and provides recreation and a home playground for you, your family and your pets.

The Mississippi River is finally receding, after cresting for a second time this month.  The second crest of 16.86FT was reached yesterday, Monday, October 23.  With this crest, the river is projected to fall below 15FT by Monday, October 30.   It is likely the river will not fall below 13FT until late next week.

The current river level is 16.76.  Roads, trails and facilities will re-open as the river falls, debris can be removed, and areas cleaned.