Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says the state’s biodiesel producers are facing dire circumstances. Many biodiesel plants idled in 2025 and haven’t restarted, according to Shaw. “I’m told that a typical plant, just because of ongoing overhead costs, spends about $800,000 per month even when you’re not running and not buying feedstocks. They […]
Even in the steamy heat, Iowans can find ways to keep kids moving
Some days it’s just too hot in Iowa to go outside, but research is finding that children who stay active during
