Decorah debates municipal power as voters weigh utility switch
Decorah faces a decision to replace Alliant with a locally controlled utility. Feasibility studies show a wide cost gap, about 5 million to 50 million, with residents and businesses voicing concerns about reliability and rates. Town and state officials stress local accountability and grid service implications.
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Rural Democrats seek turnout to win back Iowa rural Voters
Rural Iowa Democrats push to reconnect with voters who swung from Obama to Trump by 21 to 25 points in places like Howard and Mitchell counties. State leaders note rural outreach is essential to rebuilding statewide bids, with candidates visiting small towns to address farm and community concerns, especially economic issues and job growth.
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Plymouth County
Don Paulson
Muscatine County
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