24 Aug 2017

Wind energy treated fairly in electricity grid reliability study, Grassley says

By Grassley Press

In May, Sen. Chuck Grassley asked Energy Secretary Rick Perry a series of questions about a study Perry directed that appeared geared to undermine the wind energy industry.

23 Aug 2017

Renewable Energy Group Welcomes U.S. Dept. of Commerce Preliminary Countervailing Duty Ruling on Imports of Argentine and Indonesian Biodiesel

By Anthony Hulen

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S Department of Commerce announced its preliminary decision today to impose countervailing duties on biodiesel imported into the U.S. from Argentina and Indonesia.

22 Aug 2017

STEM Council, Kemin Industries Open Call for Nominations

By Carrie Rankin

2018 I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award accepting nominations of Iowa teachers

11 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner applauds 4-H, Google partnership to help close education gap

By Laurel Patrick

$1.5 million grant supports new computer science programs

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 11, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner applauded a 4-H and Google.org collaboration that will support new computer science education programs in Illinois and throughout the nation. Google executives announced the partnership and granted $1.5 million to 4-H today during a ceremony at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

10 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill to protect Illinois from cyberthreats

By Laurel Patrick

Law requires cybersecurity training for state employees to strengthen the state’s defense against cyberattacks

09 Aug 2017

scientific research involving human subjects should have full transparency, Grassley says

By Grassley Press

Two recent inspector general reports have called for more transparency of scientific research involving human subjects. The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General found that the Office for Human Research Protections needs to improve transparency with public availability of its compliance activities. The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General, responding to a re

07 Aug 2017

Governor’s STEM Advisory Council announces new co-chair

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – The Iowa Governor’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Advisory Council on Friday announced its new co-chair will be Roger Hargens, President and CEO of Accumold in Ankeny. He will serve in the role alongside Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Hargens will succeed Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Kemin Industries. Dr. Nelson will complete his two-year term as STEM Council co-chair in August.

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.

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