This page covers utilities across Iowa, including electric and gas rates, grid reliability, rural broadband and water systems. Reporting follows the state's regulatory proceedings, rate requests and the infrastructure decisions behind service.
Democrat Nate Willems defeated incumbent Republican Brenna Bird, and Democrats will take over Iowa's role in a coal-related lawsuit against BlackRock and State Street.
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November 3, 2026
Sand, Lahn Name Pledges for Iowa GovernorIowa's two gubernatorial nominees identified campaign promises they could deliver in their first year in office.
October 30, 2026
Iowa Gubernatorial Candidates Oppose Pipeline Eminent DomainCandidates Rob Sand and Zach Lahn publicly stated their opposition to using eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects.
October 28, 2026
Iowa Gubernatorial Candidates Debate in Cedar RapidsRob Sand and Zach Lahn discuss state policy during their final debate before the election.
October 15, 2026
Iowa Candidates Face Survey on Pipeline Eminent DomainLandowners are pressuring election candidates to define their stances on private property rights and carbon pipelines.
October 9, 2026
Iowa Utilities Commission Rejected Pipeline ConsolidationThe commission scheduled separate hearings for two carbon capture pipeline sections in Ida and Floyd counties for 2027.
October 5, 2026
Sand and Lahn Will Debate Iowa Issues TuesdayThe first of four scheduled gubernatorial debates will take place at St. Ambrose University in Davenport.
October 5, 2026
Kim Reynolds Appointed Jon Dunwell to Utilities BoardThe former state representative replaces Erik Helland on the Iowa Utilities Commission.
September 24, 2026
Iowa PBS Will Host Gubernatorial and Congressional DebatesThe statewide network scheduled live televised debates throughout October 2026.
September 23, 2026
Sierra Club Report Cited Iowa Utility FailuresThe Sierra Club issued low marks to major Iowa utilities regarding their plans to transition away from fossil fuel power.
September 21, 2026
Mitchell Led Iowa Developers Association Through 2025Joe Mitchell oversaw the group until March 2025 as it successfully lobbied for new construction legislation.
Reporting here centers on rate requests before state regulators, outages and grid performance during extreme weather, broadband buildout in sparsely populated areas, and the shift toward renewable generation. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties, where distance and population density shape how service is delivered and priced. Storm recovery and winter weather demand consistently drive the most urgent stories. Aging infrastructure and the cost of grid upgrades are the constraints that recur across nearly every proceeding.
