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A Duane Arnold Energy Center eulogy
CBJ Editorial
When a prominent business or community leader dies or retires in ordinary times, there is a funeral or reception to honor them. But...
Duane Arnold to stay shuttered following derechoÂ
An aerial view of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, with the cooling towers pictured at left. PHOTO NEXTERAÂ
By CBJ News Staff
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Iowa's only...
Closing DAEC won’t help climate change
CBJ Editorial
It has been interesting to note the increasing number of elected officials and governing bodies becoming woke to climate change.
Last year saw major...
Duane Arnold’s closure ends Iowa’s nuclear chapter
By Dave DeWitte
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The recent decision by NextEra Energy to close Iowa’s only nuclear power plant in 2020 will be a sharp blow to the...
NextEra hints at early closure for Duane Arnold
A file photo showing temporary workers replacing the copper wiring in Duane Arnold’s main generator in 2012. PHOTO SARAH BINDER
By Dave DeWitte
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The owner of...
Duane Arnold Energy Center shuts down for fueling
800 additional workers come to town, $58 million invested
By Sarah Binder
PALO--In most industrial workplaces, a shutdown means time for vacation. At the Duane Arnold...