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A record 350 people packed an Iowa events center to honor local businesses driving regional growth. The surge in attendance signals growing momentum for northwest Iowa's four-county economic revival.
Iowa's annual Pick-Up Iowa program launches April 1st with a mission to beautify waterways, roadways, and neighborhoods across the state. Organizers are calling for volunteers of all ages to join the three-month cleanup effort.
A Milford, Iowa resident is celebrating the volunteer spirit that defines heartland communities. His letter reminds us that when crisis hits, neighbors show up without hesitation.
In Bloomfield, Iowa, volunteers transformed an abandoned movie theater into a thriving community hub and continue quietly filling gaps across their town. Their efforts prove that everyday people stepping up can create lasting change.
Three University of Iowa researchers are proving that observing nature makes better scientists. Their birdwatching hobby sharpens their work in paleontology, psychology, and engineering.
Iowa has become America's wind energy champion, generating 60% of its electricity from over 6,400 wind turbines. The heartland state is proving renewable energy can power modern life at massive scale.
Forty beagles are getting a second chance at life thanks to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. The dogs were among more than 1,500 rescued from one of the largest breeding and research facilities in the country.
Iowa lawmakers are working to create uniform rules for wind and solar projects across all 99 counties, ending confusion that's blocked clean energy despite proven economic benefits. Farmers earned over $91 million from renewable energy leases this year alone.
One Iowa father's daily baseball ritual accidentally made retired pitcher Kyle Farnsworth the most-searched player in the entire state. His secret? Playing Immaculate Grid 20-30 times every single day.
Iowa is calling on everyday citizens to help count bumble bees as part of a nationwide conservation effort. Since 2024, volunteers have already surveyed over 7,000 bees and discovered 13 different species across the state.
Iowa is about to pass a law allowing people to buy electric vehicles directly from manufacturers, ending a decades-old requirement that forces buyers to go through third-party dealers. The change means Iowans won't have to drive to neighboring states just to buy an EV.
Iowa lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would replace constantly blinking red lights on wind turbines with smart sensors that only activate when aircraft approach. The change would give rural residents their starry nights back while keeping planes safe.
Iowa is putting more than $100 million toward clean drinking water over the next decade, with $76 million going to help rural towns upgrade their treatment systems. The investment responds to nitrate pollution affecting at least seven communities and 600,000 residents in the state's largest metro area.
Iowa researchers discovered farm ponds are filling with sediment 25% faster than expected, but their findings are leading to smarter conservation strategies. The good news? Scientists now know exactly how to make these vital flood-control systems last longer.
A tiny endangered minnow sparked one of Iowa's most successful conservation projects, bringing back hundreds of lost wetlands and cleaning the state's waterways in the process. Now 57 fish species and 81 bird species call these restored habitats home.
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More than 120 Iowa volunteers logged over 5,400 bumble bee observations in 2025, helping scientists track endangered pollinators. The grassroots effort tripled in just one year as everyday citizens caught, chilled, and photographed bees to save nearly 50 North American species.
A wind turbine factory that sat empty for over a decade is back in action, bringing more than 100 manufacturing jobs to West Branch, Iowa. The reopening marks a major comeback for clean energy production in America's heartland.
Story County, Iowa just unveiled the YSS Ember Recovery Campus, a groundbreaking facility designed specifically to help teenagers overcome addiction. This first-of-its-kind center offers young people a safe space to heal and rebuild their lives.
In rural Howard County, Iowa, 147 wind turbines generate enough electricity for 50,000 homes while pumping millions into schools, roads, and struggling family farms. This is how one county turned steady prairie winds into a financial lifeline.
Young people are transforming disaster relief in Iowa, driving a 25% jump in Red Cross volunteers over three years. The agency now has 1,200 active volunteers statewide, with Gen Z leading the charge through school-based Red Cross Clubs.
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