Central Iowa Water Works is planning a $1.2 billion series of upgrades — including a new West Plant and expansions at Saylorville and Grimes — to meet growing demand, with projects expected to come online within five years.
Funding includes a mix of state appropriations and ratepayer support.
Iowa landowners are asked to report monarch roost sightings this fall to help researchers track butterflies migrating to Mexico.
The consortium will release tagged monarchs in September and asks for photos, counts, dates, tree types, and location details (via email) or through the Project Monarch app.
MidAmerican Energy is proposing a $2.89 monthly rate increase for natural gas rates to help cover distribution costs and state regulators will review the proposal next February — Iowans shared their opinions at a public hearing Wednesday and can submit comments until then.
The Iowa Cancer Summit will be held on Oct.
13 at the DMACC campus to highlight new multi-cancer detection tests and explore environmental factors that may affect cancer rates. Keynote speaker Ruth Etzioni will lead sessions offered both in person and virtually.
North Polk schools started the year with 11 donated reverse osmosis systems installed at water-bottle filling stations and teacher lounges after parents raised concerns about water quality.
The units will serve 2,400 students and staff — ensuring cleaner water during school hours.
North Polk Community School District students had Friday off after their first week of classes while teachers attended professional development, and Superintendent Michael Kline said the extra day was planned to help both groups reset their plans & ease the transition.
West Des Moines Valley High School volleyball played its first outdoor match on Thursday, Aug.
27 at Valley Stadium during the Marj White Kickoff Classic, facing teams including Ankeny Centennial at 7:30 p.m. with temporary courts set up for the event.
Raising Readers in the Heartland will host a Dolly Parton-inspired 5K run on Saturday, Aug.
29 at 9 a.m. at DMACC's campus in Ankeny; participants can dress like Dolly to win prizes while each $40 registration funds a year's worth of books for a local child.
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