19 Jul 2023

Monarch Research Launches 6th Season of "Planting Forward for Woodlands" Program, Offering Local Landowners Easy Access to Native Trees

By Angela Worrell

MARION, IOWA (July 19, 2023) — Monarch Research (MR), a local organization dedicated to environmental conservation, is thrilled to announce the return of its “Planting Forward for Woodlands” tree restoration program. MR is offering landowners easy access to high-quality, low-cost native trees. As part of the overarching Planting Forward initiative, MR has earmarked a limited number of trees for the Woodlands program, supporting property owners throughout Linn County.

26 Jun 2023

New Report Analyzes Expansion of CAFOs in Iowa's Floodplains

By Michael Schmidt

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 26, 2023) — This week, the Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) and Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) published Animal Feeding Operations in Iowa’s Floodplain: A Risk to Iowa’s Waters, a report that details animal feeding operation (AFO) construction and expansion in Iowa’s 100-year floodplain.

05 Jun 2023

Monarch Research and Local Health-Care Providers Empower Parents to Cultivate a Bond between Children and Nature through the "One Child, One Tree — Growing Together" Program

By Angela Worrell

MARION, IOWA (June 5, 2023) — Monarch Research is thrilled to announce a collaborative endeavor with local health-care providers, Mercy Medical Center and UnityPoint Health, to launch the "One Child, One Tree — Growing Together" program. This innovative initiative aims to foster a deep connection between children and nature by offering complimentary native trees to new parents in Linn County.

02 Jun 2023

2013-2023: A Decade of Declining Water Quality in Iowa

By Alicia Vasto

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).

26 May 2023

New “Iowa’s Declining Decade” Website Reveals Lack of Progress in First Decade of the Nutrient Reduction Strategy

By Michael Schmidt

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).

17 May 2023

Everyday is Earth Day Fair

By Lori O’Dell McCollum

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.

16 May 2023

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Celebrates 30 Years

By Rebecca Ludin

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.

08 May 2023

BIPOC Leaders From Along the Mississippi River Will Walk for River Rights with Local Quad Cities Community

By Moselle Singh

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). 

01 May 2023

Iowa Utilities Board Takes Action to Protect Customers from Risks with MidAmerican Energy's Wind PRIME Proposal

By Michael Schmidt

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.

13 Apr 2023

Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri Partner for Application to Create Clean Hydrogen Hub

By Kollin Crompton

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.

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