Tag Archives: Johnson County

On the Radio: University of Iowa uses local pine trees as biofuel

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses renewable energy at the University of Iowa. The University of Iowa and Johnson County are teaming up to increase renewable energy production on campus. This is … Continue reading →

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UI uses dying Johnson County trees as biofuel

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

The University of Iowa will use 24 acres of dead and dying trees in Johnson County as biofuel. The trees are dying because of invasive species like garlic mustard, exotic honeysuckles and Canada thistles. Once the trees are removed and … Continue reading →

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100 Grannies group works to ban plastic bags

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

A new environmental group has emerged in the Iowa City area: 100 Grannies. This group of about 30 local grandmothers is currently working on reducing plastic bag waste. They are pushing local officials to ban plastic bags in Iowa City … Continue reading →

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Apple orchards struggle due to drought

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

While much of Iowa has focus on the struggling corn crop this summer, apple orchards have had to deal with drought related issues as well. The owner of Wilson’s Orchard in Johnson County reports people picking less than half as … Continue reading →

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Johnson County group promotes youth cycling

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

A group in Johnson County is working to promote youth cycling. The Youth Off-Road Riders Cycling Club first organized in March. There are currently 11 members and three trainers. The members have a wide range in experience. Some have completed … Continue reading →

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Johnson County moves to increase small wind use

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will meet on Dec. 8 to pass an amendment that could potentially increase residential wind turbine usage in the area. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports: Turbines between 81 and 150 feet tall, which currently … Continue reading →

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Flood recovery could continue past 2016

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

The recovery efforts from the 2008 Iowa floods are far from over. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) pledged $1.7 billion to recovery and mitigation of the floods. However, many of these efforts are years away from completion. The whole … Continue reading →

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Johnson County wind farm ordinance approved

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors gave their approval for a wind farm ordinance last week that makes it easier to build turbines on agricultural land. Read more from the Iowa City Press-Citizen here: Johnson County is a step closer … Continue reading →

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