07 Aug 2017

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Davenport Public Library

By Michael Priest

If you can’t make it to the solar eclipse’s path of totality, then come join us at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Monday, August 21 at noon for a partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party! We will be making pinhole cameras and other crafts before heading outside to the park behind Eastern to view this awesome event.

02 Aug 2017

Gov. Reynolds testifies before EPA on behalf of RFS

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds testified before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tuesday morning on behalf of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Below are her remarks, as prepared for delivery:

“Good morning. Thank you for the opportunity to speak today on behalf of all Iowans regarding the importance of a strong Renewable Fuel Standard or RFS.

02 Aug 2017

Iowa biodiesel supporters ask EPA to move American manufacturing forward

By Jenna Higgins Rose

Iowa Biodiesel Board urges increases to Renewable Fuel Standard at EPA hearing

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – The Iowa Biodiesel Board is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to encourage biodiesel growth rather than stalling it under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program.

01 Aug 2017

Gov. Reynolds announces new cyber training partnership for students

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new cyber training partnership between the SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network and Security) Institute and the State of Iowa on Monday.

High school juniors, seniors, community college and college students are encouraged to participate in CyberStart, an online game of discovery, and compete against students in six other states for $650,000 in scholarships.

28 Jul 2017

Loebsack Applauds Senate for Taking Action on Legislation to Expand Wireless Access for Rural Economic Development

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Commerce announced it will be taking action on the companion legislation to Loebsack’s Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017.

14 Jul 2017

Volunteers & Kids - Engineering Kids Camps & Other Key Events

By The Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC)
Please share the below information on one of most highly rated STEM area camps with students, parents, and anyone interested in attending or volunteering.
 
10 Jul 2017

Renewable Energy Group Statement on Proposed Renewable Volume Obligations

By Anthony Hulen

AMES, Iowa, July 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI) President and CEO Randy Howard issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s  release of the proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) for 2018 Conventional and Advanced Biofuel and 2019 Biomass-Based Diesel:

07 Jul 2017

Grassley: EPA’s RFS Proposal a Mixed Bag

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today made the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed renewable volume obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program for 2018.

07 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on new renewable fuel volumes from EPA

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement on the new renewable fuel volumes released from the Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday:

“I commend the Trump administration for its commitment to keeping the Renewable Fuel Standard at the level set by Congress. I am also pleased the Environmental Protection Agency is bringing predictability and stability to the renewable fuels industry.

07 Jul 2017

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT KURT HORA ON EPA'S PROPOSED 2018 RENEWABLE VOLUME OBLIGATIONS

By Lisa Cassady

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) for the 2018 conventional biofuels requirement at 15 billion gallons under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). As race fans head to the Iowa Speedway for the Iowa Corn 300 this Sunday, we are pleased to see the EPA hitting the statutory target for corn ethanol.

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