Good News Notes: “The nation’s two largest coal-producing states, Wyoming and West Virginia, have emerged as leaders in renewable energy and energy storage, respectively, according to a new report. States that voted red in the 2016 presidential election occupy seven of the top-ten spots for wind and solar generation as a percentage of their electricity…
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911 complaint turns into outpouring of donations for Food Bank for the Heartland
Good News Notes: “What started out as a 911 complaint about long lines at a food pantry creating a ‘hazard,’ has turned into an outpouring of support and donations to Food Bank for the Heartland. Food banks have seen an uptick in demand since March. The pandemic has increased food insecurity all over, including in…
EGEB: Green energy beats coal in US for first time since 1885
Good News Notes: “The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that renewables exceeded coal in US annual energy consumption for the first time since 1885. That’s because coal has been declining as a source of electricity over the last 10 years, while wind and solar are growing.” View the whole story here: https://electrek.co/2020/05/29/egeb-us-green-energy-beats-coal-louisiana-oklahoma-wind/
Solar Energy Kicks Carbon Capture Butt In Renewable Energy Rampage
Good News Notes: “Wild Springs is the name of the South Dakota’s new 128 megawatt solar farm, to be located about 20 miles east of Rapid City in Pennington County. The developer is Geronimo Energy, a leading renewable energy company under the umbrella of National Grid — but that’s not what makes this project particularly interesting. After all, solar…
A box full of blessings
Good News Notes: “You may have seen little free libraries, where one can pick up a book from a freestanding box that sits in front of one’s yard, while also leaving one behind. Now imagine if there’s a kind of box that had food and clothing inside. It’s now a reality at Holy Family Catholic…
Family Delivers Blankets and Holiday Cheer to Babies in the NICU
Good News Notes: “Christmas came early to Blank Children’s Hospital, with a delivery to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.” “Sydney Petersen, her baby daughter Izzy, and family members dropped off 200 swaddle blankets, hair bows for the baby girls, and breakfast for NICU families and staff. It’s part of the Love, Izzy Project.” “Their goal…
Pella Farm Raising Endangered Livestock Species
Good News Notes: “When talking about endangered species, you don’t often think they would be found on Iowa farms. But that is the case at Prodigy Farms near Pella.” This farm “has hogs, chickens, and goats all on the endangered list.” The Mulefoot Hogs, San Clemente Island goats, and Barred Holland Chickens all are endangered…
King for a day: Carson King delivers $3M donation to children’s hospital
Good News Notes: “The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital honored Carson King on Friday for helping to gather over $3 million in donations for the hospital.” “With the push of a button, King transferred the $3,004,202.14 fundraising total to the hospital’s Venmo account with the help of a hospital patient and presented a…
Wells Fargo Donation Helps Build Homes for Central Iowa Families
https://whotv.com/2019/05/14/wells-fargo-donation-helps-build-homes-for-central-iowa-families/
Nebraska Volunteer Work Keeps Flooded Senior Citizens In Their Homes
https://www.wsls.com/news/nebraska-volunteer-work-keeps-flooded-senior-citizens-in-their-homes