Iowa Eyes Nuclear Future with New Task Force and Plant Rezoning

Iowa eyes nuclear future with new task force and plant rezoning

Iowa launched a nuclear energy task force as Linn County approved rezoning tied to restarting the Duane Arnold plant, signaling renewed interest in nuclear power.

Duane Arnold Engergy Center rezoning advances

The Linn County Board of Supervisors approved the initial step to re-zone land for the Duane Arnold Energy Center.

Linn County approves first reading of rezoning for Duane Arnold nuclear plant

Before a packed house of local residents, business and industry leaders, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday morning, Jan. 5 to approve the first reading of a rezoning ordinance for the Duane Arnold Energy Center property.If approved at two subsequent readings, including the second reading set for Wednesday, the rezoning would mark the latest local step in an extensive procedural process that could culminate in the rest…