Linn County has adopted some of the nation’s strictest data center zoning rules. Residents say the protections aren’t enough.

Facing staunch local opposition and federal roadblocks, new wind project development is teetering on the brink, despite growing power demand. Even Iowa, the nation’s most wind-powered state, is “close...

A leaked report recommends halving the size of the nation’s disaster response agency, while holding states responsible for a much larger share of response and recovery costs.

The funding represents Trump’s latest attempt at coal revitalization, but updating the nation’s aging facilities would cost billions, experts say.

The decision means nearly 245 million acres of federal public land would be ineligible for conservation or restoration use designations.

Residents fear the legislation would worsen the state’s already poor water quality, while reducing red tape and cutting costs for industries.

The beloved annual bike ride across Iowa is a test of endurance and, increasingly, climate resilience.

The state with the highest wind power share in the nation has attracted more than $17 billion in capital investments from cloud computing companies. Experts say rising energy costs could slow that gro...