Check out the latest water quality news. At IAWA, we’ve got a finger on the pulse. From USDA deadlines, to the newest research, latest in tech, and what partners are up to, we share it all here for you to stay informed.

  • Cedar Rapids water treatment facility basin

    The Secret to Clean Water in Cedar Rapids

    How the City of Cedar Rapids Treats It’s Drinking Water: A Step-By-Step Process As the…

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  • Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance Wins Marketing Award for Farmer-Focused Website

    News Release  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan 19, 2026   CONTACT: Rebekah Jones, Cell: 515- 901-3147 | rjones@iaagwater.org  DES MOINES, Iowa –…

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  • Where does extra nitrate go after it’s removed?

    Central Iowa Water Works has a nitrate removal facility that ensures safe and reliable drinking…

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  • Celebrating Iowa’s Farmers with the Des Moines Bucs

    Des Moines Bucs Celebrate Iowa’s Farmers With a 6-2 Win Farmer Appreciation Night Hockey Game…

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  • Registration Open: Advanced Soil Health Training in Eastern Iowa

    Roots to Results, an advanced soil health workshop program is accepting applications for agriculture professionals,…

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  • Urgent: Jan 15 Deadline for NRCS Conservation Funding

    Farmers interested in USDA-NRCS conservation funding for the 2026 planting season need to get their…

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  • FREE TICKETS: Iowa Hockey Games for Farmers

    Two Farmer Appreciation Nights Coming to Iowa Hockey Games in 2026 Iowa’s farmers play a…

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  • Drainage water recycling improves crop yields and water quality

    Emerging Farm Resiliency Practice Provides Significant Farm-Level and Public Benefits, New Report from EDF New…

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  • tractor in field with text "What is your optimum nitrogen rate?"

    ISU Announces N-FACT User Experience Updates

    September 29, 2025 (AMES, Iowa) — The Iowa Nitrogen Initiative (INI) team announced updates to…

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  • What the government shutdown means for USDA

    Federally Funded Conservation Halted by Shutdown A national government shutdown in October 2025 brings nearly…

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  • IAWA Launches New Water Quality Website

    IAWA Launches New Water Quality Website Iowa Ag Water Alliance’s new website includes goals-based conservation…

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  • Iowa NRCS Sets Oct. 10 Cutoff for Conservation Program Applications

    Iowa NRCS Sets Oct. 10 Cutoff for Conservation Program Applications Photo Credit: Iowa NRCS DES…

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