Iowa boosts renewables with wind ethanol and looming solar surge
Iowa remains a wind and ethanol stronghold with growing solar potential. A 7200 kilowatt New Bohemia Solar Project on the Kouba Building roof in Cedar Rapids shows solar gains, funded by a DOE grant and community support, after 2008 flood damage. Solar growth tied to national gains, while Iowa lags in solar leadership.
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Education chief backs ACT tests for all students
Iowa's ACT results keep Iowa near the top nationally as 61 percent of graduates took the test. Director Jason Glass says expanding testing to all students could improve understanding of who takes the ACT and how to boost outcomes across demographics.
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Obama invites Iowans ideas to spur economy in Peosta
President Obama told the Rural Economic Conference at Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta that government can help but needs ideas from the American people. He urged residents to pressure representatives to prioritize the country and future generations over party and immediate elections.
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