Erin Jordan, The Gazette

Iowa House approves budget that could cut Iowa's water sensors

The Iowa House passed — and sent on to Gov. Kim Reynolds — a budget that could eliminate state funding for water quality sensors on Iowa’s rivers and streams.

By Erin Jordan, The Gazette

/ 3 May 2023

Iowa House approves budget that could cut Iowa's water sensors

Despite national goals, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked

Most states opt for voluntary measures, wait for federal and corporate money

By Erin Jordan, The Gazette and Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest

/ 16 Feb 2023

Despite national goals, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked

'Immense sense of pride': Iowa farm owned by Black family for 158 years

The Western family owns one of only about 1,700 Iowa Heritage Farms, which means a farm in the same family for at least 150 years. Theirs is likely the only such farm owned by a Black family.

By Erin Jordan, The Gazette

/ 18 Dec 2022

'Immense sense of pride': Iowa farm owned by Black family for 158 years

WHEN IT RAINS: A wetter world is changing farm country. Can growers adapt?

Corn Belt farming practices and climate change are changing how water moves across the landscape and into waterways.

By Chloe Johnson, The Star Tribune, Erin Jordan, The Gazette and Sarah Bowman, Indianapolis Star

/ 7 Oct 2022

WHEN IT RAINS: A wetter world is changing farm country. Can growers adapt?

Voluntary measures may not be enough: Bacteria and algae plague Iowa beaches

The Gazette and Investigate Midwest analyzed 20 years of beach monitoring data from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

By Brittney J. Miller, The Gazette, Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest and Erin Jordan, The Gazette

/ 3 Oct 2022

Voluntary measures may not be enough: Bacteria and algae plague Iowa beaches

Iowa officials stymie public information requests during pandemic

COVID-19 has Iowans wanting more information from federal, state and local governments to guide life-or-death decisions raised by the unprecedented pandemic. Is it safe to go to

By Erin Jordan, The Gazette

/ 9 Aug 2020

Iowa House approves budget that could cut Iowa's water sensors

Despite national goals, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked

'Immense sense of pride': Iowa farm owned by Black family for 158 years

WHEN IT RAINS: A wetter world is changing farm country. Can growers adapt?

Voluntary measures may not be enough: Bacteria and algae plague Iowa beaches

Iowa officials stymie public information requests during pandemic

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