climate change

Places like Iowa seemed safe from the high insurance premiums of the coasts, but extreme weather like the 2020 Derecho has made insurers raise premiums, restrict coverage or even leave the state.

Experts in the field are starting to "crop-up."

Climate action proponents say the layoffs will make it harder for the local government to reach its net zero emission goal by 2050.

Voters approved conservation bonds to help fund new trails, support wildlife and improve water quality in Johnson and Story counties. The bonds received nearly 80% of the vote; they needed 60% to pass.

Iowans will vote on whether to levy a property tax to support EMS departments.

IPR held events at Drake and Iowa State University to discuss politics with Gen Z voters.

World leaders and top experts in development, agriculture, economic policy, resource management and nutrition gather annually in Iowa for the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue.

With the statewide conservation fund left empty and limits on the budgets of county boards of supervisors, conservation boards want to secure their own sustainable funding for projects to build trails, address water quality and educate the public.

What can individuals do to combat climate change? Three authors of the Iowa Climate Statement share how people can be part of the solution.

Iowa and 19 other states are suing the federal government over staffing requirements.