Some major cellular service providers will switch off their 3G networks on February 22nd and Iowans who have older phones may suddenly find their devices no longer work. Tom Kamber, executive director of Older Adults Technology Services at AARP, says he's concerned for Iowa's significant … [Read more...]
MidAmerican announces large renewable energy project
MidAmerican Energy has filed plans with the Iowa Utilities Board for a $3.9 billion renewable energy project. Company spokesman Geoff Greenwood says the goal is to hit net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. "It includes wind projects, solar by 2024 -- but we'd also like to study some new … [Read more...]
Kaufmann tables 2022 discussion of eminent domain changes
The chairman of an Iowa House committee says after "careful consideration," he's decided now is not the time to change state law governing when property may be seized for pipelines. Republican Representative Bobby Kaufmann said last week that he was trying to craft a bill to require that a large … [Read more...]
Representative drafting law to apply to Iowa carbon pipeline projects
A key lawmaker is drafting a plan to require that a large percentage of landowners agree to a carbon pipeline project before state regulators could approve seizure of the remaining property through eminent domain. "I'm pro-landowner," said Representative Bobby Kaufmann, a Republican from Wilton … [Read more...]
Those with older 3G phones facing a shutdown of system
It was once the fastest and best service available -- but the 3G network phone service is now going away. Iowa Utilities Board spokesman, Don Tormey, says you may be without service soon. "If your mobile phone is more than a few years old -- you may need to upgrade your device to avoid losing … [Read more...]
Plymouth County Supervisors against eminent domain for CO2 pipelines
The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors is joining other counties in requesting that the Iowa Utilities Board deny the use of eminent domain for two proposed carbon-dioxide pipelines. Plymouth County Supervisors Chairman, Don Kass, explains the supervisors' position. "Frankly, the precedent set … [Read more...]
ISU officials investigating public-private partnership for campus utility system
Iowa State University officials have been investigating a public-private partnership for the operation of its campus utility system. It would be similar to the University of Iowa's 50-year deal that yielded more than a billion dollars for the university. ISU president Wendy Wintersteen says after … [Read more...]
First public hearings on proposed carbon dioxide pipeline underway
The Iowa Utilities Board is holding several public hearings on a proposed carbon pipeline that would run through 36 Iowa counties. Navigator CO2 Ventures proposes what it calls the Heartland Greenway System pipeline -- which would cross Iowa and four other states -- transporting carbon to be … [Read more...]
Public hearings get underway for second proposed carbon dioxide pipeline
The first of dozens of public meetings will be held at noon today on a proposal to build a carbon dioxide pipeline that would run the length of the state. The Heartland Greenway project would pipe pressurized carbon across some 1,300 miles and five states, terminating in Illinois. The pipe would … [Read more...]
Woodbury County residents express concern about carbon dioxide pipeline
A group of Woodbury County residents appeared at the county supervisors' meeting this week with concerns about the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide pipeline. Gale Palmquist of rural Lawton says the pipeline would cross her property. "I am objecting to this proposal. Northern … [Read more...]