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Winnebago officials drafting ordinance for solar, crypo, battery and data center facilities
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors is beginning the process of updating zoning ordinances for solar fields and data centers as well as industrial crypo facilities and battery systems that
Sioux County Advances Data Center Rules to Second Reading
Proposed regulations for data centers in rural Sioux County cleared their first reading Tuesday, with supervisors voting 4–1 after hearing questions about water, electricity, noise, and enforcement. Supervisor Dan Altena
County health officials fear Iowans will lose out under HHS plan
The state’s public health system is being reorganized to coordinate services across counties in a move that will group public health departments by region. One health department will act as
Boyden Man Faces Four Felony Charges in Alleged $4,800 Check Forgery Case
A Boyden man faces four felony charges after authorities alleged he stole and cashed three checks belonging to a Rock Valley business. Diego Hernandez-Hernandez, 30, was arrested Monday, September 28,
Carroll County’s IT chief recommends AI guidelines
Another Iowa county is considering guidelines for how county employees may use artificial intelligence. Dalton Morrison — the Information Technology Director for Carroll County — raised the issue during this
UI researchers say risk factors, demographics linked to Iowa’s high cancer rates
University of Iowa researchers say demographics and risk factors like smoking, binge drinking and obesity are linked to 76% of the higher rates for five types of cancers that are
Central Lyon Teacher Wins One of 25 Prizes in U.S. for Excellence in Teaching from Harbor Freight and $75,000
(KIWA) — A Central Lyon teacher is among only 25 in the nation to receive a teaching prize, and he and the school have won $75,000. Grant Engel is Central
Corn could offer clues to China’s $17 billion ag purchase pledge
An ag economist says he’s watching for signs China is moving toward fulfilling its $17 billion non-soybean ag purchase commitment. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says China has
Cattle industry continues to navigate a volatile market
Outside influences continue to cause volatility in the cattle market. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says last week’s slaughter slowdown is problematic. “Last week they had the
Merck highlights new technology to monitor calf behavior
Merck Animal Health is highlighting new releases at the World Dairy Expo this week. Associate director for dairy monitoring Chase Milem says SenseHub Dairy Youngstock Monitoring empowers producers to grow
