Iowa

On Saturday, the Polk Country Conservation Board hosted the 7th annual River Run Garbage Grab to clean up trash and debris along the Des Moines River south of the Saylorville Reservoir. Canoes, kayaks, and motorboats were launched along the river, by volunteers, to scour the banks and sandbars. Throughout the morning hours, boaters braved the beautiful weather and shining sun hoping to bring back the biggest piece of garbage.

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) talks about tax incentives to promote wind and other renewable energy. He talks about the need to passlegislation, perhaps as part of an economic stimulus bill, to extend those tax credits beyond this year.

Senator Grassley of Iowa gives his opinion about trouble in the biofuels industry.

Senator Grassley says ethanol is not to blame for a rise in popcorn prices.