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Grassroots effort underway to get changes to Des Moines County wind ordinance
Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa
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Des Moines County NO! CWECS group organized quickly this spring when it came to light that some of their neighbors had signed lease agreements with Big River Wind – AES to make way for the construction of commercial wind energy conversions systems...
Des Moines County begins work on draft changes to wind energy ordinance
Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa
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Des Moines County Land Use Administrators Zach James and Jarred Lassiter returned to the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors Tuesday with an expanded and revised ordinance for the regulation, siting and operation of wind, solar and battery...
Iowa, ISU athletes to be Grand Marshals at IndyCar races
Hawk Central - Iowa
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Iowa and Iowa State sports fans will see some familiar faces during the NTT IndyCar Series at Iowa Speedway. Sukup Manufacturing, the title sponsor of the Iowa IndyCar Race Weekend, is partnering with the NIL collectives at Iowa State and Iowa —...
Paul McCartney Announces Des Moines Date on Upcoming Tour
Southwest Journal - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
Music legend Sir Paul McCartney is returning to Des Moines this fall, bringing his acclaimed “Got Back” tour to Casey’s Center on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The announcement, made Thursday morning, marks McCartney’s first Iowa performance in eight...
Des Moines station marks 70th with anniversary logo
NewscastStudio - Missouri
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July 9, 2025
Subscribe to NCS for the latest news, project case studies and product announcements in broadcast technology, creative design and engineering delivered to your inbox. KCCI, the Hearst-owned CBS affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, will turn 70 years old...
Des Moines chief’s plan to pull south side fire truck sparks debate
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Des Moines Fire Chief John TeKippe recommends removing a second fire engine from Station 8, believing it hasn't improved response times. Firefighters and community members oppose the removal, citing increased call volume and concerns about south...
Winnebago Industries to close Charles City, Waverly manufacturing facilities
KIOW - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
Home/Uncategorized/Winnebago Industries to close Charles City, Waverly manufacturing facilities EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Winnebago Industries is planning to close their manufacturing facilities in Charles City and Waverly. The Iowa Workforce...
What solutions exist to solve the Des Moines metro's water crisis?
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Disagreement exists on solutions to central Iowa's water crisis, with some advocating for regulating farms while others blame water utilities for not moving fast enough to increase treatment capacity. Debate continues over the effectiveness of...
Iowa challenge of California egg law failed. Now Trump is taking a swing
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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The Trump administration is suing California over its egg and chicken farm regulations, claiming they inflate egg prices nationally. The lawsuit argues that federal law supersedes state regulations on egg safety and uniformity. This lawsuit...
Iowa football 2025 early opponent preview: Minnesota
The Gazette - Iowa
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Gophers will be leaning on redshirt freshman QB in 2025 Iowa players pose with the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy after defeating Minnesota 31-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Savannah Blake/The...
Energy bills could be big but not beautiful in GOP-led areas
Washington Examiner
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July 11, 2025
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act now law, there could be a spike in consumer energy bills in states represented by Republicans and handouts to blue-state residents. That’s terrible news for everyday Americans and for members of the GOP hoping...
Engineer: Green Mountain sewer project bids due Aug. 6
The Times Republican - Iowa
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T-R PHOTO BY ROBERT MAHARRY — A sign at the GMG High School baseball field in Green Mountain provides information about the long-gestating wastewater collection and treatment facilities project in the unincorporated community. During a town...
Iowa leaders weigh in on intersection of federal deportation, farm labor policies
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Iowa’s elected leaders present and past are discussing a back-and-forth within President Donald Trump’s administration about how to manage...
Iowans protest water quality issues outside of event with Gov. Reynolds
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Blake Iverson cheers as a truck honks at his sign about Iowa's water quality. Iverson protested with a group from Food & Water Watch outside of an event attended by Gov. Kim Reynolds. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) The sound of...
Iowa to receive $5.4 million as part of multi-state opioid settlement
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has helped secure $720 million in settlements from opioid manufacturers, according to a news release from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office. On Thursday, July 10, Bird announced that she had reached settlements...
Iowa State University Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Is Aug. 5
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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AMES, Iowa – The horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold the 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the ISU Horticulture Research Station. The annual event will feature...
Iowa announces 2025-26 winter sports season ticket information
Daily Gate City - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa Athletics Department has announced season ticket information for the 2025-26 winter sports season, including men’s wrestling, men’s basketball and women’s basketball. These updates reflect the department’s...
Fleur Drive bridge in downtown Des Moines reopens: What's changed?
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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As of Wednesday, July 9, the Fleur Drive bridge on the west edge of downtown is back in business. The bridge has been closed since November while the city worked on improving traffic safety in the Western Gateway area of downtown. The road...
IOWA CLASS 3A BASEBALL PREVIEW: Atlantic to battle Harlan
Atlantic News Telegraph - Iowa
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HARLAN – Atlantic's baseball team still has a chance to assure itself a 10-win season. In what's been a turnaround year for the Trojans, the team has the chance to secure the double-digit win mark with Friday's Iowa Class 3A substate opener vs....
Elevated nitrate levels strain Des Moines water treatment facility
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 9, 2025
For the first time in several weeks, the nitrate levels in two drinking water sources in central Iowa have dipped below the EPA's violation standard. That's 10 mg per liter. These are the numbers over the last five days in the Raccoon River. The...