ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, April 24 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Rock Island District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are planning two habitat rehabilitation and enhancement projects on the Mississippi River in Pools 12 and 13 and are looking for public input. Opportunities for the public to learn more and provide feedback will be held in  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Projects Funded by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Energy Costs and Expand Access to Cleaner Fueling Options ERIE, Pa., April 23, 2024 - Today, in honor of Earth Day 2024, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding more than 700 clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels  more

PLAINFIELD, Illinois, April 24 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is making turkey hunting easier and more accessible by passing legislation through the Illinois House of Representatives to expand the range of firearms that can be used to hunt wild turkey. "For many Illinoisans, hunting is a tradition that brings a lifetime of fond memories for families and friends," said Benton. "Unfortunately, our current laws and regulations reg  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 23 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following news: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time. "Planters temporarily stopped rolling last week as thunderstor  more

DAVENPORT, Iowa, April 24 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following news on April 23, 2024: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will invest in 14 urban water quality projects within communities of all sizes across the state. Secretary Naig made the announcement with city leaders from Davenport at an event at Goose Creek Park, the location of one of the new water quality projects. Utilizing fu  more

FAYETTE, Iowa, April 24 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Iowa State University Extension will be showcasing various forestry practices at Volga River State Recreation Area as part of a public field day, on May 21. Field day activities include reviewing the recent clear cut, discussions on black walnuts, chronic wasting disease and ruffed grouse, proper planting, pruning and stock   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 24 -- The Iowa Utilities Board issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) issued an order (https://wcc.efs.iowa.gov/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&RevisionSelectionMethod=latest&allowInterrupt=1&dDocName=2142903&noSaveAs=1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) today requesting information on Iowa rate-regulated electric utilities' plans for addressing grid resiliency challenges and potential load shedding on peak usage days for   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 24 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 24 of her Republican colleagues issued a joint statement opposing the Biden Administration's ban on approving applications to export liquified natural gas: "As governors, we are very concerned by the Biden Administration's move to pause approvals of new liquified natural gas (LNG) export projects, especially after Iran's recent attack on Israe  more