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AARP worried about impact of dropping 3G phone service

February 10, 2022 By Matt Kelley

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...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, News Tagged With: Utilities

MidAmerican announces large renewable energy project

January 20, 2022 By Dar Danielson

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...]

Filed Under: Business, News Tagged With: Utilities

Kaufmann tables 2022 discussion of eminent domain changes

January 20, 2022 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Legislature, Republican Party, Utilities

Representative drafting law to apply to Iowa carbon pipeline projects

January 11, 2022 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Corn & Soybeans, Ethanol, Legislature, Utilities

Those with older 3G phones facing a shutdown of system

January 11, 2022 By Dar Danielson

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...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Utilities

Plymouth County Supervisors against eminent domain for CO2 pipelines

January 5, 2022 By Radio Iowa Contributor

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...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Utilities

ISU officials investigating public-private partnership for campus utility system

December 31, 2021 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: Education, News Tagged With: Iowa State University, University of Iowa, Utilities

First public hearings on proposed carbon dioxide pipeline underway

November 30, 2021 By Radio Iowa Contributor

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...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Utilities

Public hearings get underway for second proposed carbon dioxide pipeline

November 29, 2021 By Radio Iowa Contributor

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...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Utilities

Woodbury County residents express concern about carbon dioxide pipeline

November 19, 2021 By Dar Danielson

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...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Utilities

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