State floodplain officials told Cascade leaders that updated mapping shows significant sediment accumulation and a likely floodway expansion, which could require 'no‑rise' engineering analyses for future development; DNR tentatively projects an effective date of Sept. 30, 2029.

The Debuke County Conservation Board described plans for a 100‑acre Locer Lake recreation area (30‑acre lake) acquired for $500,000; the board plans trail, boat launch and pavilion work and said it will seek a conservation bond on the county ballot to fund infrastructure.

Ken McDermott, president of the Cascade Economic Development Corporation, told the council that Simple Mining plans a 40-megawatt Bitcoin-mining facility in Cascade, that a development agreement caps noise at 65 dB at the property line, and the council agreed to schedule a dedicated public forum so residents can ask questions of the developer.

Dan McDonald of Greater Dubuque Development told the Cascade City Council that 11 manufacturers the group interviewed employ about 700 people locally and that roughly 64% said they planned to expand operations; workforce, housing and childcare were cited as top barriers.

Eastern Iowa Excavating begins hydrant installation while downtown housing grant finalization progresses.

Council reappoints Rick Napper and Rick Kerber, sparking discussion on nepotism and voting rules.