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Of the nation's 10 coal-fired power plants that produce the most sulfur dioxide, four are located in the Midwest. And yet, none violate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

A group of Iowa environmental organizations argue the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) didn’t do its job in determining if MidAmerican Energy Company met all the requirements for its emissions plan and budget—and properly weighing the appropriate factors. IUB and MidAmerican say they are asking for more than what the law requires.

Iowa communities that are home to coal power plants should be proactive about planning for the facilities to close. That’s one of the recommendations from a new study commissioned by the Iowa Environmental Council. The study argues that while the economic impact of the facilities can be significant, local communities can manage the loss.

Environmental activists protested an Iowa energy company’s use of coal Wednesday. The group had some demands for the company to combat climate change.

A piece of Iowa's past swallowed up a big portion of a front yard in Des Moines early Wednesday morning. A large sinkhole that’s estimated to be more than…