Alliant Energy Aims to Double Iowa Wind by 8 Years
Doug Kopp president of Alliant Energy Iowa outlines a plan to expand wind energy with a $1 billion investment, build a 15,000 panel solar array in Dubuque County, and reduce coal reliance from 50 percent to 20 percent by 2024 while boosting reliability and local tax bases. The initiative covers 83 Iowa counties with collaboration among policymakers and customers.
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Letter criticizes Rep Blum on health care ethics and tax policy
Matthew Haile of Cedar Rapids argues in a community letter that U S Rep Rod Blum misframes health care reform as choice while denying coverage to many. He cites Iowa growth, tax climates, and education equity, urging student representation and pragmatic reform.
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Reader questions coal use in Alliant Energy column
A reader responds to Pam Mack ey-Taylor's column criticizing coal fueled energy. The letter notes Alliant Energy's coal share at 36 percent vs 47 percent nationally, its stock price around 41 dollars, 1.32 dividend, and a suggestion to sell if viability concerns persist.
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Iowa history maker Kim Reynolds as first female Iowa governor
Guest column by Tiffany O’Donnell celebrates Iowa’s history of women leaders from Julia Addington to Arabella Mansfield. It argues remaining barriers in leadership, cites Catalyst data on board diversity, and praises Gov Reynolds for raising her hand and inspiring change.
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