NextEra weighs restart of Duane Arnold plant data center demand drives interest
NextEra considers restarting the Duane Arnold nuclear plant if safe and within budget, amid strong demand from data center users. Regulators await formal plans while Iowa groups and companies like Google and Microsoft pursue large data center developments in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas.
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Iowa City to add Junior Achievement career education program
The Iowa City School District plans a winter vote on a partnership with Junior Achievement to bring More Than Money and other programs to K 8, backed by district funds and grants. Estimated costs for 2025 26 and 2026 27 run about 97 546 and 119 193, with Phase 1 in 2025 26 and Phase 2 in 2026 27. The Center for Innovation at 301 ACT Dr houses the effort, tying to the Portrait of a Graduate and hands on experiences like BizTown Finance Park and Dream Accelerator.
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