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Environment
City of Leon warns water violated standard, but is still safe to drink
Tech
Iowa DOT experimenting with recycled plastics to increase the lifespan of asphalt
A DOT field technician said the results have been encouraging, and using the new technology could save taxpayers money down the line.
Nation World
Majority of US states pursue nuclear power for emission cuts
The renewed interest in nuclear power comes as more companies turn towards developing smaller, cheaper reactors.
Home Garden
How ice dams can damage your home—and how to prevent them
Ice dams can cause damage on par with or worse than that from wind or hail.
Local News
DNR: Iowa Great Lakes ice quality not good, use caution if operating snowmobile, ATV
The individuals were rescued by nearby anglers, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The incidents happened Thursday night.
Nation World
EPA moves to crack down on dangerous coal ash storage ponds
Plants in Indiana, Ohio and Iowa will need to close their coal ash ponds months or years ahead of schedule after the EPA denied their extension requests.
Environment
Iowa sues Sioux City over manipulation of wastewater testing results, river pollution
The lawsuit says that from 2012 to 2015, the plant increased chlorine levels on days it tested for E. coli to disinfect wastewater dumped into the river.
Environment
$6.2 million in grants awarded for water quality projects in Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the grants on Monday. The program providing the funding was signed into law back in 2018.
Nation World
'Going to get worse': Scientists warn rare, destructive Colorado fire will become more common
Climate change, suburbs growing in fire-prone areas and fires sparked by people will make such fires less rare, climate and fire scientists warn.
Nation World
Once extinct in nature, Mexican fish returns to wild
The little fish had been extinct in nature since the 90s -- but it got another chance after surviving in captivity.
Environment
Trace amounts of 'forever chemicals' found in West Des Moines drinking water
Officials stress that the water is safe to drink and is in compliance with standards set by the EPA and Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Environment
How to recycle your Christmas tree in the Des Moines metro
Whether your tree has already come down or you're leaving it up until the new year, here are some options to safely dispose of it in and around Des Moines.
Tech
Iowa DOT experimenting with recycled plastics to increase the lifespan of asphalt
A DOT field technician said the results have been encouraging, and using the new technology could save taxpayers money down the line.
Nation World
Majority of US states pursue nuclear power for emission cuts
The renewed interest in nuclear power comes as more companies turn towards developing smaller, cheaper reactors.
Home Garden
How ice dams can damage your home—and how to prevent them
Ice dams can cause damage on par with or worse than that from wind or hail.
Local News
DNR: Iowa Great Lakes ice quality not good, use caution if operating snowmobile, ATV
The individuals were rescued by nearby anglers, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The incidents happened Thursday night.
Nation World
EPA moves to crack down on dangerous coal ash storage ponds
Plants in Indiana, Ohio and Iowa will need to close their coal ash ponds months or years ahead of schedule after the EPA denied their extension requests.
Environment
Iowa sues Sioux City over manipulation of wastewater testing results, river pollution
The lawsuit says that from 2012 to 2015, the plant increased chlorine levels on days it tested for E. coli to disinfect wastewater dumped into the river.
Environment
$6.2 million in grants awarded for water quality projects in Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the grants on Monday. The program providing the funding was signed into law back in 2018.
Nation World
'Going to get worse': Scientists warn rare, destructive Colorado fire will become more common
Climate change, suburbs growing in fire-prone areas and fires sparked by people will make such fires less rare, climate and fire scientists warn.
Nation World
Once extinct in nature, Mexican fish returns to wild
The little fish had been extinct in nature since the 90s -- but it got another chance after surviving in captivity.
Environment
Trace amounts of 'forever chemicals' found in West Des Moines drinking water
Officials stress that the water is safe to drink and is in compliance with standards set by the EPA and Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Environment
How to recycle your Christmas tree in the Des Moines metro
Whether your tree has already come down or you're leaving it up until the new year, here are some options to safely dispose of it in and around Des Moines.
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