Mitchell Schmidt
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Iowa City, IA, United States
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Iowa adapts to growing number of electric vehicles
Despite some early concern that recently approved state fees on electric vehicles could stymie development of Iowa's electric vehicle infrastructure, the state's network of charging stations is poised for growth. → Read More
State's all-black license plate popular among Iowans
The state's new all-black specialty license plate has been a hit with Iowa motorists. → Read More
Year-round E15 sales could spark major growth at Iowa gas stations
It was just about two years ago that the only Casey's General Store in the state to boast it sold E15 fuel was in the small Northwest Iowa community of Hinton. → Read More
Ready to Rummage in that Ramp: Annual Iowa City waste-reduction sales event starts July 25
Despite a minor relocation, officials with Iowa City's annual Rummage in the Ramp say they're prepared for another successful year. → Read More
Cost of things: More water rate increases on tap for Iowans
Facing nearly $6 million in wastewater treatment upgrades to meet federal water quality rules and other infrastructure updates, Tipton had no choice but to raise monthly rates by $10 for every customer. → Read More
Bigger trucks will cause bigger problem for Iowa's ailing bridges, state and local officials tell Congress
As Iowa continues to find itself leading the nation in battered bridges, some local officials have called attention to the size of the trucks on the roads. → Read More
Ethanol official criticizes EPA biofuels recommendation
Local renewable fuels advocates have criticized biofuel blend requirements proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency as being insufficient. → Read More
This Cedar Rapids doggy day care is a haven for fireworks-fearing dogs
CEDAR RAPIDS - While Fourth of July fireworks are a treasured tradition for many, they also can be terror for pets. → Read More
Iowa DOT now offering new all-black license plate
Iowa motorists have a new option of specialty license plate - any color you'd like, as long as it's black. → Read More
Former Iowa aviation director Michelle McEnany was liked by all
Friends and family of Cedar Rapids native Michelle Fletcher McEnany remember the former head of the state's aviation department as incredibly smart and loved by all she came across. → Read More
American Airlines adds flight from Cedar Rapids to Phoenix
CEDAR RAPIDS - Eastern Iowa snowbirds will have another option this winter, thanks to a new direct flight from here to Phoenix. → Read More
Eastern Iowa biodiesel plant announces monarch butterfly habitat
Monarch butterflies migrating across Iowa soon will have a new location to fuel up for their journey. Western Dubuque Biodiesel on Friday announced plans to create a Monarch Fueling Station at the company’s plant near Farley. The habitat will be about 1 acre. Work will begin this summer to eradicate non-native grasses from the field. A dormant seeding of native plants and milkweed — monarch… → Read More
Cat gets second chance after 'heroics' of a passing truck driver
CEDAR RAPIDS - It would have been easy for Jake Heiar to just keep driving that day. → Read More
Iowa leads in ethanol production, but we're not even in the top 20 on consumption
Iowa is No. 1 in ethanol production As the nation's leading corn grower, Iowa was well-positioned for growth in ethanol production. Iowa produced almost 20 percent of the nation's ethanol in 2016 and, according to Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, the state now produces about 27 percent of the nation's ethanol. → Read More
Lane reduction at The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids to affect vehicle traffic
CEDAR RAPIDS - Construction at The Eastern Iowa Airport will reduce terminal traffic to one lane for more than a month. → Read More
Iowa City plans ahead on handling automated vehicles
IOWA CITY - As automated vehicles edge nearer, Iowa City officials hope a newly released plan will help the community adapt to the new technology as it arises. → Read More
Casey's stores to add E15 fuel pumps after EPA lifts ban
Officials with Casey's General Stores have announced plans to add more than 60 new E15 fueling sites on the heels of Friday's announcement that the higher blend of ethanol fuel could now be sold year-round. → Read More
Iowa Supreme Court sides with Dakota Access on eminent domain case
A group of Iowa landowners who have been fighting the state's use of eminent domain to allow for the installation of the Bakken Pipeline have lost their appeal. → Read More
EPA approves year-round sale of E15 ethanol
The EPA has granted the year-round sale of a higher blend of ethanol, marking what biofuels and agriculture representatives call a major win for Iowa - the nation's leader in ethanol production. → Read More
Remembering the USS Liberty
It's been 52 years since torpedoes struck the USS Liberty, but members of several Iowa-based chapters of Veterans for Peace want to make sure nobody forgets the 34 men lost in the attack. → Read More