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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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)

MidAmerican Energy to invest billions in Iowa wind energy

Katelyn Weisbrod, [email protected] April 21, 2016

Iowa may soon be well on its way to generating 40 percent of its energy from wind. The state is the No. 1 wind energy producer in the nation, with 31 percent of energy coming from the energy source,...

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

Studer: Support wind energy for our future

April 7, 2016

Samuel Studer [email protected] As predictions about climate change worsen, it’s becoming apparent that the United States needs to start cutting emissions from such fuels as oil and gas....

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)

Iowa blows past other states in wind energy

Iowa surpassed a milestone for wind energy, getting 31 percent of its energy from wind this year, up from 27 percent in 2013. This week, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad announced that Iowa currently gets 31...