Duane Arnold Energy Center

Construction continues at Google’s data center project, near the intersection of 76th Avenue and Edgewood Road SW, Cedar Rapids.

As Google considers Linn County data center, county leaders seek water resource study

As Google reportedly considers building its second data center complex in Linn County, county supervisors are moving ahead with a study that will provide a more complete picture of the county’s water resources. In a work session meeting Monday, Oct.…

NextEra taking more steps to restart Duane Arnold nuclear plant

NextEra Energy is taking more steps in its proposal to restart the Duane Arnold Energy…

Duane Arnold Energy Center

Linn County board recommends approval of nuclear energy zoning code

A new Linn County ordinance amendment creating an exclusive use zoning district for nuclear power…

Duane Arnold Energy Center

With potential Duane Arnold restart, Linn County begins discussion of nuclear zoning code

The potential reopening of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo is still several years…

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Linn County zoning board to discuss nuclear energy regulations May 19

The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting on Monday, May…

The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

Alliant Energy’s 200 MW Pleasant Creek Solar facility up and running

The solar facility once known as Duane Arnold Solar is up and running – and…

Alliant Energy's Pleasant Creek Solar project spans approximately 1,100 acres in Linn County and is estimated to generate up to 40,000 homes annually.

CBJ editorial: Righting a massive economic wrong

It has been reported that NextEra Energy Resources is actively pursuing recommissioning the Duane Arnold…

Workers perform maintenance at the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear after the plant was shut down for refueling.

NextEra president addresses Duane Arnold nuclear plant’s potential restart

NextEra Energy chairman, president and chief executive officer John Ketchum said this week the company…

Duane Arnold Energy Center

Editorial: Study reveals Duane Arnold Energy Center could be restarted

There’s a glimmer of hope to correct the region’s biggest economic blunder in a generation:…

Workers perform maintenance at the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear after the plant was shut down for refueling.

Illinois’ important pro-growth legislation

We have been critical of many of Illinois’ legislative policies which negatively impact business and…

Lawsuit against Duane Arnold Solar projects dismissed

A Linn County District Court judge has rejected a civil lawsuit filed by a group…

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Editorial: Duane Arnold saga continues

Nothing is simple or easy when it comes to utilities’ energy decisions. Utility executives have…

Editorial: Missing nuclear power in Iowa 

It is noteworthy to point out that Germany and California are now desperately trying to…

Linn County commission recommends Duane Arnold Solar rezoning

The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a renewable energy overlay…

Transamerica eliminates 40 more jobs in Iowa

Transamerica Life Insurance is laying off 40 employees in Iowa, according to a Worker Adjustment…

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Linn County official asks NextEra to consider raising Duane Arnold Solar panel heights

Most of Thursday’s Technical Review Committee meeting to review NextEra Energy Resource’s rezoning applications for…

Members of the Linn County Technical Review Committee discuss details of the Duane Arnold Solar projects with NextEra Energy representatives during a committee meeting Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Jean Oxley Administrative Office Building in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT