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Des Moines Water Works Director Bill Stowe is concerned about a water crisis in Iowa, stressing that a need for real public policy is needed. Story County Democrats hosted an open forum concerning Iowa’s Water Crisis on Wednesday at the United Collegiate Methodist Church. The forum consisted of a panel with Stowe, Iowa State agronomy professor Rick Cruse and Iowa Farmer Seth Watkins. The forum was moderated by State Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, a Democrat from Ames. Iowa’s 4th congressional district candidate Kim Weaver, chair of the O’Brien Country Democrats from Sheldon, was also present at the forum. The first member of the panel of experts to introduce himself was Stowe, who started the conversation by raising a pitcher of water above his head. “From a water producer’s standpoint, I know how close we came to actually crossing the public health threshold to where it become unsafe,” Stowe said. “This is a crisis.” Weaver agreed, also contrasting the difference between she and her opponent, Rep. Steve King, a Republican from Kiron. Weaver is hoping to unseat King in November’s general election. “He doesn’t even talk about it,” Weaver said. Weaver said she believes she is the only candidate in the race getting out there and promising to take action on this issue if elected. Wessel-Kroeschell also echoed her concern about the quality of Iowa’s water. “You are dead without water, and what’s in it can kill you too,” WesselKroeschell said. “Things like deadly nitrates can kill you.” Wessel-Kroeschell also encouraged voters to start discussions with their candidates about the issue of clean water in Iowa. Cruse offered an academic viewpoint to the panel, discussing the importance of designing sustainable biological systems. He also brought forward the idea that incentives and benefits offered to landowners must align in order to make a great impact. “We need to address the problem and not the symptom … to make this thing work. We have to have the political will,” Cruse said. Watkins talked about the real-life problems farmers face in terms of water quality and sustainability. Watkins acts as an example of what a sustainable farmer should be. “My role as a farmer is to care for the land,” Watkins said. Watkins also strives to find a balance between science in nature when it comes to creating sustainable biosystems. The three panelists and their experience prompted in-depth participation and discussion between themselves and the audience. The Story County Democratic Party plans to host more forums moderated by Rep. Wessel-Kroeschell dealing with other important issues.
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Local Food Festival feeds sustainability By Carrie.Brcka @iowastatedaily.com More than 25 local businesses, clubs and organizations lined up between Curtiss and Beardshear halls ready to engage and educate community members on sustainable green-living lifestyles Tuesday during the second annual Local Food Festival. All Iowa State students, employees and Ames community members were invited to the “Local Food Festival: An Adventure in Eating” on campus to try free samples of locally-grown foods, participate in educational interactions and become engaged in supporting their surrounding areas. “Raising awareness for how many amazing kinds of agriculture we have in Iowa is a large goal of this,” said Lynn Heuss, member of Iowa State’s Extension and Outreach local food team. ”I want to expose folks to the fact that Iowa can grow just
about anything.” Merry Rankin, program manager of facilities planning and management, said the planning of the event was looked at in a threefold fashion: education awareness, to offer an engaging event and to empower people beyond the event. Informing the public is an important value of the participating vendors and educators. They are looking to help support and provide an attainable healthy lifestyle for everyone. “Sustainability doesn’t take place just on campus, but all throughout communities, so we want to make that connection,” Rankin said. A variety of free tastes were available, with some coming from ISU Dining and featuring new recipes using local produce. Fresh fruits and vegetables were available through Iowa State’s Horticulture Research Station. Wheatsfield grocery store had coffee and honeycrisp apples, and Salt and Pretzel sampled its
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Fresh produce is displayed during the second annual Local Food Festival on Tuesday. Attendees of the event had the chance to try free samples of locally-grown foods.
homemade snacks. The city of Ames passed out water samples in reusable bottles to support local water usage. “Our society now is so far removed from agriculture that bringing it back even in the small-
est way is absolutely crucial to making sure people understand the products that they’re eating and the life that they’re living and where everything comes from,” said Cassie Krebill, senior in dairy science and secretary of the Iowa
State Dairy Science Club. A sustainable and green community occurs when all members are able to participate in the green living lifestyle. Organizations such as Food at First, a volunteer-based free meal program and pantry, were at the event promoting helping all people attain the opportunity to indulge in local health. “We are always looking for volunteers,” said Tom Fenton, vice president of Food at First. “There’s all kinds of opportunities.” By creating a similar culture on campus to local farmers’ markets, committee members hoped to encourage the community to attend the Ames Farmers’ Market. They hoped that giving people a sample of the atmosphere would aid people in feeling more comfortable and willing to go out and support their public. “Local food is an investment,” Heuss said. “It’s an investment in health, neighbors and community.”