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Alliant Energy’s Iowa president to retire; Farlinger named successor

Terry Kouba, president of Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company, will retire from the organization, the public utility company announced today.

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The company’s board of directors has selected Mayuri (May) Farlinger to succeed …

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$3.4 million in biofuels grants awarded to 74 projects

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) board approved 74 project applications totaling more than $3.4 million in cost-share funding for Iowa fuel retailers during its quarterly board meeting last week, a record amount awarded …

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West Des Moines receives MidAmerican grant to establish ICON site at Raccoon River

West Des Moines receives MidAmerican grant to establish ICON site at Raccoon River
The MidAmerican Energy Regional Fund, a $5 million investment in ICON Water Trails, awarded its $125,000 fall grant to the city of …

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New ICON report shows “we’re … on the right path”

A new report by ICON Water Trails shows 15 regional sites have generated about $20 million for the economy. The report looked at the sites from April 2022 to October 2022. The full report will…
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IRFA and Iowa Corn to host Zoom press conference to discuss first US sustainable aviation fuel facility

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board will host a virtual press conference at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the potential impact of ethanol-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production on Iowa …

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Clive joins Central Iowa Water Works

Clive City Council members unanimously voted on Jan. 11 to join Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW), the city has announced. Clive will be one of the regional water utility’s founding entities. “As a CIWW member, …

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Secretary Naig presents 2024 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the 2024 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to Hy-Vee and Reil Oil Co. during the FUELIowa legislative conference on Jan. 9 in Des Moines. Hy-Vee, which sells a variety …

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USDA accepting applications for Climate Change Fellowships in Iowa

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development division is recruiting two climate change fellows in Iowa to address a surge in applications from farmers and rural businesses seeking funding for clean energy projects through the …

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Wright Service Corp. acquires Impact7G

The Wright Service Corp. family of companies announced Wednesday the acquisition of Impact7G Inc., a Johnston-based environmental consultant. The transaction closed on Dec. 29. Wright Service Corp. President and CEO Austin Kennedy said in a …

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West Des Moines signs regional water pact

The West Des Moines Water Works Board of Trustees has approved a resolution to join Central Iowa Water Works, becoming the latest community to sign on to the regional drinking water system.

The board unanimously …