Monthly Archives: August 2015

Branstad, Reynolds announce broadband expansion to nearly 90,000 homes across Iowa

Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today were joined at the administration’s weekly press conference by leaders from CenturyLink, Windstream, Frontier and Consolidated Communications to announce that the companies will expand broadband internet services across Iowa to nearly 90,000 homes. The broadband internet expansion, a priority of the Branstad-Reynolds administration, was made possible by $53.2 million in grants from the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Connect America Fund (CAF)

Second Industrial Wastewater Discharge at Roquette In Keokuk

Roughly another 3,500 gallons of industrial wastewater discharged Monday night following the morning discharge of 500 gallons at the Roquette America, Inc. plant in Keokuk. The discharge began about 5 p.m. when an expansion joint on a condensate pump failed, discharging the condensate to the Mississippi River.

Public Meeting to Discuss Reissuance of Water Quality Permit for Mine and Quarry Discharges

The DNR will hold a public stakeholder meeting Aug. 25 to collect public comments on the proposed reissuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit #5.

Grassley to Hold Town Meetings in Eight Iowa Communities

Senator Chuck Grassley will hold eight town meetings in Poweshiek, Tama, Osceola, Plymouth, Clay, Palo Alto, Emmet and Dickinson counties during the week of August 24, 2015, as part of his annual 99-county meetings.

One-Time Opportunity for Rural Iowa Communities Concerned with Abandoned Buildings

Starting Aug. 10, small Iowa communities (populations of 5,000 or less) can apply for funding to perform asbestos inspections on neglected buildings in a special round of funding from the DNR’s Derelict Building Grant Program.

Public Meet to Discuss Reissuance of Water Quality Permit for Mine and Quarry Discharges

The DNR will hold a public stakeholder meeting Aug. 25 to collect public comments on the proposed reissuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit #5

Federal Aid Programs for the State of Iowa Declaration

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's disaster declaration issued for the State of Iowa.

Boil Advisory Due To Water Pressure Loss In Woodward

The city of Woodward in Dallas County lost water pressure about 11 p.m. Thursday night during repairs to valves in a water main.. All residents should boil water until tests show that water is free from bacterial contamination and safe to drink

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HUD Secretary Donovan and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Unveil First...

WASHINGTON, DC - August 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced today the launch of the National Mortgage Servicing Settlement’s first public service announcement (PSA) television ad titled “Homeowner Help.” The PSA, which can be viewed at www.hud.gov and www.nationalmortgagesettlement.com, is designed to educate homeowners about the resources available to them through the mortgage servicing settlement.

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