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Iowa Utility Commission to Decide Fate of Proposed Scott County Gas Plant Amidst Local Opposition

Iowa Utility Commission to Decide Fate of Proposed Scott County Gas Plant Amidst Local Opposition

The Iowa Utility Commission (IUC) is set to hold hearings to determine the future of Central Iowa Power Cooperative's (CIPCO) proposed 240-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant, known as the Hickory Grove Generating Station, in Scott County near Maysville. This decision follows months of significant local opposition, which led the Scott County Board of Supervisors to unanimously reject the necessary thermal-energy zoning proposal for the $400 million project. Community members, including meteorologists and doctors, have voiced environmental and health concerns, particularly regarding the plant's proximity to communities like Eldridge, Maysville, and Donahue. Additionally, questions have been raised about the creation of local jobs, with allegations of CIPCO outsourcing construction. The IUC proceedings, which began on a Tuesday, will involve hearing testimonies from various stakeholders, including the Scott County Board of Supervisors, the Environmental Law & Policy Center, Concerned Citizens of Scott Cou...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Honored by U.S. Meat Export Federation for Trade Leadership

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Honored by U.S. Meat Export Federation for Trade Leadership

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Honored by U.S. Meat Export Federation for Trade Leadership

The Latest: Supreme Court to consider Trump’s order suspending asylum access at southern border

The Latest: Supreme Court to consider Trump’s order suspending asylum access at southern border

The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider President Donald Trump’s ban on asylum at the southern border, a pillar of the Republican president’s far-reaching crackdown on immigration

Lee County and Mesabi Metallics Advance $15 Billion Steel Complex with Tax Incentive Agreement

Lee County and Mesabi Metallics Advance $15 Billion Steel Complex with Tax Incentive Agreement

Lee County and Mesabi Metallics Advance $15 Billion Steel Complex with Tax Incentive Agreement

After midterm sweep, Democrats split over Trump, cost-cutting agenda

After midterm sweep, Democrats split over Trump, cost-cutting agenda

By Tim Reid DENVER, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Fresh from a midterm election landslide, Democrats met in Denver this week united in wanting to deliver voters relief from high costs, but split over how to achieve that, what lessons to draw from their victory and how combative they should be toward President

Democrats desperately need unity. Jeffries is built for that | Opinion

Democrats desperately need unity. Jeffries is built for that | Opinion

Former DCCC chair Steve Israel once urged Hakeem Jeffries not to run. Now Jeffries is set to be House speaker – and critics are misreading him.

Iowa Governor Reynolds Releases Final Report from Outdoor Recreation Task Force to Boost State Economy

Iowa Governor Reynolds Releases Final Report from Outdoor Recreation Task Force to Boost State Economy

Iowa Governor Reynolds Releases Final Report from Outdoor Recreation Task Force to Boost State Economy

Texas Gulf Coast Sees Major LNG Infrastructure Expansion Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Texas Gulf Coast Sees Major LNG Infrastructure Expansion Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Texas Gulf Coast Sees Major LNG Infrastructure Expansion Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

U.S. States Offer Diverse R Tax Credit Programs to Stimulate Research and Development

U.S. States Offer Diverse R Tax Credit Programs to Stimulate Research and Development

U.S. States Offer Diverse R Tax Credit Programs to Stimulate Research and Development

Chevron to Restart Iowa Biodiesel Facility Through Partnership with Landus Cooperative

Chevron to Restart Iowa Biodiesel Facility Through Partnership with Landus Cooperative

Chevron to Restart Iowa Biodiesel Facility Through Partnership with Landus Cooperative

Chevron to Restart Iowa Biodiesel Facility, Boosting Renewable Fuel Supply

Chevron to Restart Iowa Biodiesel Facility, Boosting Renewable Fuel Supply

Chevron to Restart Iowa Biodiesel Facility, Boosting Renewable Fuel Supply

U.S. Department of Labor Awards $10.8 Million to Iowa Community Colleges for Workforce Training Expansion

U.S. Department of Labor Awards $10.8 Million to Iowa Community Colleges for Workforce Training Expansion

The U.S. Department of Labor has granted $10.8 million to Iowa's community colleges through the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants program. This funding is part of the sixth round of awards administered by the department's Employment and Training Administration. The initiative, named Iowa STRONG (Systems, Training, and Resources for Opportunity, Navigation, and Growth), is a collaborative effort involving Iowa's community colleges, the Iowa Department of Education, and Iowa Workforce Development (IWD). Hawkeye Community College will oversee the statewide implementation of the program. The primary goal is to develop over 50 Workforce Pell-eligible training programs by 2030, focusing on high-demand sectors such as advanced manufacturing, construction and skilled trades, and healthcare. Southwestern Community College (SWCC) in Creston, as a consortium partner, will receive approximately $311,468 over four years to expand its short-term training programs, specifically aiming to qualify its Commer...