21 Feb 2019

Environmental Groups React to IUB Approval of MidAmerican Energy Efficiency Plan

By Iowa Environmental Council

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 21, 2019) — The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) on Monday issued an order approving MidAmerican Energy's five-year energy efficiency plan with few modifications. The approval of MidAmerican's plan is the end result of Senate File 2311, legislation passed by the Iowa Legislature in 2018 that severely restricted what the IUB could require utilities to spend on programs to help customers reduce energy usage.

19 Feb 2019

State Environmental Protection Commission Denies Petition to Establish Protective Pollution Limits for Iowa Lakes

By Josh Mandelbaum

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 19, 2019) — Iowa's recreational lakes are a vital economic resource for the state.

16 Feb 2019

Item of Interest: Snow Emergency Declared 02/16/19

By Jennifer A Nahra

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 16, 2019) —Snow is expected to arrive around 11PM this evening, Saturday, February 16, and last through approximately 6AM, Monday, February 18. Snow accumulation of three to five inches is projected to fall during this long duration snow event.

13 Feb 2019

Iowa Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) to Rule on Nutrient Pollution Limits to Protect Iowa Lakes on February 19

By Angelisa Belden

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 13, 2019) —  On Tuesday, February 19, at 10:00AM, the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) will entertain arguments and public statements to make their final decision on a rule-making petition to implement numeric nutrient criteria for Iowa's recreational lakes.

13 Feb 2019

Discussing the Ultimate Questions about Bird Feeding

By Birding Wire

11 Feb 2019

Item of Interest: Snow Emergency, 02/11/19

By Jennifer A Nahra

DAVENPORT IOWA (February 11, 2019) — Davenport Public Works has already issued a Snow Emergency that goes in to effect this afternoon. Here is a link to the post on the website: http://cityofdavenportiowa.com/news/what_s_new/2018_2019_snow_and_ice_event_response

Details of the post are below:

08 Feb 2019

Pollinator Habitat, Brownfields Turned into Solar Farms among Featured Topics at Upcoming Alternative Energy Conference

By Sarah Grabowski

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 8, 2019) — Can energy installations increase the productivity of surrounding farm land with the right vegetative cover? How are communities repurposing otherwise difficult to redevelop brownfield sites into solar farms? What are Community Solar initiatives and how do they benefit ratepayers?

05 Feb 2019

Item of Interest: Ice Storm, 02/05/19

By Jennifer A Nahra

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 5, 2019) — The freezing rain has arrived and it’s expected to last through midnight. A Snow Emergency started at 3PM and will remain in effect through 7AM Wednesday, February 6. Here is the latest update from Public Works:

05 Feb 2019

Items of Interest: Citibus, 02/05/19

By Jennifer A Nahra

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 5, 2019) — Individuals planning to use CitiBus for transportation today are encouraged to do so before 4PM. Some or all buses may be removed from service later today due to predicted ice and hazardous travel conditions. Use this link for more information on this event and links to the National Weather Service website, http://www.cityofdave

05 Feb 2019

Items of Interest: Meetings Cancelled,02/05/19

By Jennifer A Nahra

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 5, 2019) — The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for the Quad Cities beginning at noon today through 6:00AM Wednesday, February 6.

That said, please be advised the Management Update and Mayor/Council Discussion scheduled for 3:30PM this afternoon is cancelled along with the Plan and Zoning Commission meeting at 5:00PM and the 5thWard meeting at 6:00PM with Alderwoman Rita Rawson.

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