Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of September.
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🌲 Environment
On Friday, Sept. 4 the Iowa DNR issued its final summer beach monitoring report after testing 41 state beaches, listing 15 as not recommended for swimming due to high E. coli levels and noting that four previously flagged beaches now meet safe standards.
A new Iowa Environmental Council report shows that coal power use rose by 3% from 2024 to 2025 while wind energy declined, prompting a push for more renewables.
MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy said they are adding solar and wind capacity + ensuring reliable, affordable power for customers.
🏛️ Government
Gov. Kim Reynolds' Nuclear Energy Task Force released a 130-page report with 10 recommendations designed to boost Iowa's nuclear sector, including proposals for enhanced workforce training, streamlined policy, + increased investment incentives.
The report follows recent state legislation that eased restarting Iowa’s only nuclear facility.
📰 Real Estate
Joppa Village held its groundbreaking for an affordable housing project that will offer permanent homes to more than 200 residents experiencing chronic homelessness (in Des Moines).
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