Investigation
How Corporate Agriculture Is Funding Both Sides of the Iowa Governor’s Race
Executives in the ethanol, egg, and meat and dairy byproduct industries have spent millions of dollars on the ongoing race.
Elections•9 min read
Politics
News
Iowa Senate Approves Bill Making it Harder to Sue Factory Farms For Polluting
If passed by the governor, the bill would protect farms from lawsuits surrounding their greenhouse gas emissions.
Factory Farms•4 min read
News
Iowa Counties Keep Water Quality Monitoring Afloat After State Funding Cuts
The network offers key information for a state struggling with water pollution from agricultural runoff.
Climate•5 min read
Solutions
Iowa’s Clean Water Advocates Are Reclaiming the Past to Protect the Future
Through stories, memories and community engagement, a new grassroots effort is building public support for restoring the state’s polluted lakes.
Climate•6 min read
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