Duane Arnold Plant could help with growing demand
Iowa data centers and renewed interest in nuclear power spur talk of recommissioning the Duane Arnold nuclear site. The 50 year facility owned by NextEra since 2005 shut in 2020 after a derecho damaged cooling towers and outside power. Gov. Reynolds backs a task force to study nuclear energy, workforce needs, and long term investments.
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Iowa lawmakers weigh statewide cellphone rules for schools
The plan would require districts to adopt minimum restrictions on personal devices by July 1 2025 and include sixth through eighth grade social media training. GOP leaders show support while opponents urge local district autonomy amid statewide debates.
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Iowa appeals court upholds block on state immigration law
The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling halting Senate File 2340, the 2024 state immigration law. The decision notes federal discretion on enforcement and conflicts with federal immigration priorities, keeping the law from taking effect. Attorney General Brenna Bird said the battle is far from over. The ruling reflects ongoing clashes between Iowa’s statute and federal sovereignty over immigration.
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