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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

A wind turbine is seen in Iowa on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

Opinion | Wind is the best energy source for Iowa

Kennedy Lein, Opinions Contributor September 27, 2023

Of all the possible energy sources Iowa could utilize, wind power is the most effective across the board. According to The U.S. Energy Information Association, 62 percent of Iowa's total electricity...

A wind turbine generates power in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. The turbine is located on the Kirkwood Community College campus. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Editorial: Expanding renewable energy

April 25, 2016

The future of renewable energy holds a vast amount of potential, and few states have embraced this potential more than Iowa. Des Moines-based Mid-American Energy has recently announced plans that would...