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Iowa Radio Ads - Presidential Caucuses

The Iowa Environmental Council and the RE-AMP Media Center recorded global warming solutions for the Iowa caucuses. The ad run the last week in December, three times a day on 55 stations.  ...read more »

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Iowa Radio Ads- IEC Annual Meeting

The Iowa Environmental Council and the RE-AMP Media Center recorded global warming solutions ads in conjunction with IEC's annual meeting Oct. 19 in Des Moines. The ad runs Oct. 11 and 12, three times a day on 55 stations. For more information about the ads, contact Lynn Laws at lynnlaws@iaenvironment.org or Timothy Rose at rose@fresh-energy.org. Click below to hear.

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Oct. 10, 2007: Groups Suggest Renewable Energy Jobs

Iowa's potential with renewable energy has created a huge job pool, which only stands to grow in the future.

Des Moines Register
Groups Suggest Renewable Energy Jobs
By Perry Beeman and Donnelle Eller
Oct. 10, 2007
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071010/BUS...  ...read more »

Greenpeace's Unique Approach to Global Warming Solutions

Greenpeace, Iowa Farmers Union, United Steelworkers Union, Iowa Interfaith Power, and Iowa Environmental Council took an unorthodox approach to push for global warming solutions. They constructed a crop formation in the shape of wind turbine.  ...read more »

Oct. 4, 2007: Green Awards Presented in Iowa

Governor Culver presented the Governor's Environmental Excellence Award to Wells Dairy Inc., proving that "the economy and environment do go hand in hand."

Quad-City Times
Green Awards Presented in Iowa
By Dan Gearino
Oct. 4, 2007
http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/10/04/news/state/doc47048402dfcf999...  ...read more »

Oct. 2, 2007: Efforts Taken to Improve Iowa's Quality of Life Status

Matt McCoy of Senate District 31 writes about how the Iowa Power Fund, Office of Energy Independence, and the Resource Enhancement and Protection Program will increase the quality of Iowans' lives.

Des Moines Register
Efforts Taken to Improve Iowa's Quality of Life Status
By Sen. Matt McCoy
Oct. 2, 2007  ...read more »

Sept. 19, 2007: On Europe Trip, Culver Pitches Wind Energy Jobs

Governor Culver traveled to Europe to research renewable energy and make applications in Iowa.

Pioneer Press
On Europe Trip, Culver Pitches Wind Energy Jobs
By William Ryberg
Sept. 19, 2007
http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070919/BUSINES...  ...read more »

Sept. 6, 2007: Hearing Set for Wind Farm Request

A Florida-based wind company is looking to build a large wind farm in Story County, Iowa. If approved, the farm would host 100 turbines.

Des Moines Register
Hearing Set for Wind Farm Request
By Teresa Kay Albertson
Sept. 6, 2007
http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070906/AMES01/...  ...read more »

Franklin Codel Appointed to Iowa Power Fund Due Diligence Committee

Editors Contact: Lynn Laws
515-244-1194, x 210
Cell: 515-490-1428
lynnlaws@iaenvironment.org

September 4, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Franklin Codel Appointed to
Iowa Power Fund
Due Diligence Committee

Franklin Codel hopes his new volunteer position will help make Iowa less dependent on foreign oil and will ultimately result in reduced global warming emissions in Iowa.  ...read more »

Sept. 5, 2007: Governor Culver Names Members of Iowa Power Fund Board

Governor Chet Culver announced the Iowans who will help the state invest $100 million in renewable energy.

Des Moines Register
Culver Names Members of Iowa Power Fund Board
By Jonathan Roos
Sept. 5, 2007
http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070905/NEWS10/...  ...read more »