DES MOINES, IOWA (August 31, 2023) — This week, the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) kicked off the first of three public input and discussion sessions (“charettes”) to review state laws related to how utilities set their rates. These sessions will wrap up in early November and will result in a set of legislative recommendations to be considered in the 2024 legislative session.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 11, 2023) — This week, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) took comments and held a public hearing on Supreme Beef’s latest attempt at a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP).

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (July 28, 2023) — Nature lovers in the QC Region — especially those that love pollinators — are invited to get outside and snap pictures of any insect seen visiting a flower. Then, upload your findings to iNaturalist.

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.