Category Archives: Environment

Iowa Legislators are Enthusiastic about Nuclear Power

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Legislators are Enthusiastic about Nuclear Power by Paul DeatonLate Wednesday night, word came from a friend in Des Moines that MidAmerican Energy has the votes to get the legislature to enthusiastically declare that Iowa is open for business on … Continue reading →

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Iowans Slept through Duane Arnold Re-licensing

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

On December 16, 2010, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission renewed the license for the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa for an additional 20 years, extending the license to the year 2034. Who really knew? As a government … Continue reading →

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Iowa Agriculture, Sustainability and the Commodities Boom

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Agriculture, Sustainability and the Commodities Boom by Paul Deaton If the 84th Iowa General Assembly is anything, it has been a battleground for competing ideologies. To call it Armageddon, the scene of a final battle between good and evil … Continue reading →

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Iowa Groups Sponsor "Troubled Waters"

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Groups Sponsor “Troubled Waters”

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On the Lande Appointment to Iowa DNR

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Paul Deaton

On the Lande Appointment to Iowa DNR by Paul Deaton When Governor-elect Branstad appointed Muscatine attorney Roger Lande to become the next Director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, progressives viewed the appointment with skepticism. Simply put, he lacks … Continue reading →

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Save Iowa’s Water

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Save Iowa's Water Iowa's Water And Land Legacy The legislative session has barely started and we already have a fight on our hands! As you well know, Iowans voted overwhelmingly in favor of Iowa's Water & Land Legacy Amendment on … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: During the first week of the 84th Iowa General Assembly scores of things happened at a rapid clip. Following is a … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With Republicans controlling Terrace Hill and the Iowa House of Representatives, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With the transition in the Governor's office and legislature, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol. Following is … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton Last week was busy with news from the State Capitol. Following is a recap of major stories that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box:Confrontation in the Senate:Senator-elect Kent Sorenson, who … Continue reading →

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