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A local resident is rallying against the implementation of vehicle-tracking systems, demanding transparency and public input to protect community privacy.

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Resident presents petition urging Des Moines County not to buy or operate Flock license-plate readers
A Burlington resident petitioned the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors to prohibit county purchase or operation of automated license-plate readers (ALPRs), citing privacy and third‑party data‑control concerns; the sheriff defended the technology’s public‑safety uses and offered to meet for further discussion.
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September 27, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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RM Capital Ventures is set to revolutionize energy production in West Burlington with a cutting-edge cooling system and plans to triple their power output!

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Developer says closed‑loop cooling, local hiring and 4.5→15 MW plan for West Burlington site
RM Capital Ventures land agent Charlie White described a closed‑loop distilled‑water cooling system, promised local hiring and supplies where possible, and said the existing site runs about 4.5 MW with plans to scale to roughly 15 MW pending infrastructure upgrades.
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September 27, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Residents of Des Moines County are demanding strict regulations on water, electricity, and noise before any new data center expansions are approved—will their voices be heard?

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Residents urge strict water, power and noise rules for proposed Des Moines County data center
At a public hearing in Burlington, residents pressed supervisors to require closed-loop cooling, ban fossil-fuel backup generators, impose decibel limits and create a binding community-benefit fund before allowing new data centers to expand in Des Moines County.
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September 27, 2026 at 5:48 AM
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ISAC's 99-county tour is in full swing, bringing vital updates and a new government relations director to local officials—what's in store for your county?

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ISAC wraps Des Moines County stop of 99‑county tour, announces new government relations director
ISAC executives visited Des Moines County as part of the organization's 99‑county tour to outline services, preview a 2027 policy package and introduce new government relations director Emily Shwickerack.
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September 27, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Local experts are pushing for data centers to take responsibility for their energy demands, demanding 100% battery backup and renewable energy offsets to protect community resources.

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Local experts urge mandatory batteries, grid upgrades and industrial energy classification for data centers
Energy and grid impacts drew detailed recommendations: require 100% battery backup for emergency events, operator-paid grid upgrades, industrial rate classification, and full annual offsets from on‑site or Iowa-based renewables to avoid rate impacts on residents.
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September 26, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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A local resident warns that before approving a new data center near an ammunition plant, critical questions about cybersecurity, foreign ownership, and emergency response must be addressed to protect the community.

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Resident warns of security, foreign‑ownership and supply‑chain risks near ammunition plant
Lisa Neil urged the board to assess cybersecurity, foreign ownership and supply‑chain risks before approving a major data center close to a modernizing ammunition plant, calling for due diligence on remote access, equipment origin and emergency coordination.
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September 25, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Residents of Des Moines County are rallying for strict rules on a massive data center project, demanding limits on water use, noise, and community benefits to protect their homes.

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Des Moines County residents urge strict rules for proposed data center
Multiple residents urged the county to enforce strict permit conditions for a proposed West Burlington data center, citing water use, noise, tax exemptions and community benefits; commenters recommended closed‑loop cooling, decibel limits and a binding community‑benefit payment.
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September 25, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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A Burlington resident is rallying the community to halt the county's potential purchase of controversial license plate readers, raising critical privacy concerns and demanding transparency before any decisions are made.

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Resident urges Des Moines County to bar county purchase or funding of Flock-style license-plate readers
A Burlington resident presented a petition asking the board to commit that Des Moines County will not purchase, install or fund Flock-style automated license-plate readers, citing privacy concerns, court rulings and examples of terminated contracts in other jurisdictions.
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September 25, 2026 at 5:08 AM
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Jennifer Lehman has been appointed to the Southeast Iowa Regional Housing Authority, ensuring vital housing assistance continues for our community!

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Board appoints Jennifer Lehman to Southeast Iowa Regional Housing Authority
The board approved the appointment of Jennifer Lehman of Burlington to the Southeast Iowa Regional Housing Authority, which administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program across a four-county region; the motion passed on a roll-call vote.
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September 19, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Des Moines County is taking a cautious step towards regulating data centers, but local voices are raising concerns about tax impacts and power sources that could affect the entire community.

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County contracts regional planner to draft data‑center ordinance; public urges caution
Supervisors approved a contract with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission to draft a data-center ordinance, authorizing up to $12,000. Public commenters urged a cautious approach and flagged tax exemptions and power-source questions, including mention of small modular reactors.
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September 5, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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Des Moines County is on the verge of drafting a controversial data-center ordinance, but residents are voicing serious concerns about energy costs, water usage, and privacy risks.

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Board reviews $12,000 contract to draft data‑center ordinance amid resident opposition to lifting moratorium
Supervisors reviewed a proposed contract with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission to draft a county data‑center ordinance (contract not to exceed $12,000). Multiple residents urged keeping the county’s moratorium in place, raising concerns about energy, water use and AI/data privacy.
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September 4, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Sheriff Glendening warns against solely depending on treatment funds for the jail remodel while exploring innovative funding strategies that could reshape the county's approach to incarceration and recovery.

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Board discusses funding options and operational impacts of proposed jail expansion
Supervisors and the sheriff discussed possible funding sources — including opioid-related (SOAR) funds — staffing constraints, and limits on using treatment dollars for construction while evaluating operational benefits of an expanded unit.
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September 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Des Moines County is stepping up public health efforts with free radon test kits and colorectal screenings, but a rise in measles cases is raising alarms.

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Public health officials announce free radon test kits, colorectal screening and report new measles cases
Des Moines County public‑health staff announced a grant-funded program to distribute free radon test kits and take‑home colorectal screening kits, and reported four newly identified measles cases in the Bloomfield and Des Moines area; radon kits are available at the county public‑health office for all residents.
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September 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Residents in Des Moines County are rallying to keep the moratorium on data centers, citing serious concerns over energy costs, water supplies, and noise pollution.

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Residents urge county to maintain data‑center moratorium; others press privacy questions about Flock license‑plate readers
At public comment, residents urged the board not to rescind a moratorium on data centers, citing energy, water and noise concerns, while other speakers raised privacy and accuracy concerns about Flock/ALPR camera systems; the sheriff said the county has access to Flock cameras, described public‑safety uses and emphasized the need for guardrails and audit logs.
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September 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Des Moines County has taken a significant step toward regulating data centers, but residents are urging caution and more public input before any decisions are made.

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Des Moines County approves $12,000 contract to draft data‑center ordinance amid public calls for caution
The Des Moines County Board approved a contract with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission to draft a data‑center ordinance for up to $12,000. Public commenters urged the board to move slowly, raised concerns about tax exemptions and possible on‑site power proposals, and recommended robust public engagement.
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September 4, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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The Des Moines County Board is moving forward with a $12,000 contract to draft a data-center ordinance, but will residents have a chance to weigh in on this vital decision?

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Board OKs up to $12,000 contract to draft data‑center ordinance
The Des Moines County Board approved a contract with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission to draft a data‑center ordinance, paying $6,000 at initiation and $6,000 on completion (not to exceed $12,000); members discussed holding a public hearing or work session to gather community input.
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September 3, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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Residents in Des Moines County are raising alarms over privacy risks linked to Flock license-plate cameras, while the sheriff insists on the need for stricter data controls.

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Residents raise privacy concerns about Flock license-plate cameras; sheriff urges guardrails
During public comment, residents questioned the county's use and access to Flock license-plate-reader camera data; Sheriff Kevin Glendening said the county does not own the cameras, described intended public-safety uses, and called for clear retention and access rules.
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September 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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The battle over data centers is heating up in Des Moines County as residents voice fears of energy consumption and broken job promises, putting the proposed ordinance to the test.

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Board discusses SEIRPC contract to draft data-center ordinance amid public concern about lifting moratorium
Supervisors reviewed a contract (not to exceed $12,000) with SEIRPC to draft a data-center ordinance; public commenters urged keeping the moratorium in place, citing energy and water concerns and unfulfilled job promises.
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September 2, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Sheriff Glendening reports a jail population of 91, updates on a significant murder trial, and highlights crucial safety training with local schools.

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Sheriff reports jail population of 91, training with schools, and updates on Keokuk murder trial and Descom hire
Des Moines County Sheriff Kevin Glendening told supervisors the jail population was 91, that his office assisted the Fire Department with radio programming and conducted safety training with Danville Community School District; he also said a murder trial in Keokuk resumed this week and that Kirk Schneden was awarded the Descom Director position.
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August 26, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Exciting developments are on the horizon as Des Moines County supervisors prepare for a vital work session on the proposed Data Center Ordinance!

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Supervisors schedule work session with SEIRPC on proposed data center ordinance
During public input Vice-Chair Tom Broeker asked SEIRPC if they wanted a work session to discuss a Data Center Ordinance; Auditor Sara Doty said she has spoken to SEIRPC and a work session is planned for next week.
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August 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Measles cases are on the rise in southern Iowa, prompting urgent health alerts and a major reorganization of public health services set for 2027.

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Public Health warns of measles cases; county readies RFP for 7-district redistricting
Des Moines County Public Health reported confirmed measles cases in southern Iowa and urged symptomatic residents to seek care; Director Christa Poggemiller said the department awaits an RFP on regional redistricting that would move public health into seven districts starting Jan. 2027.
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August 26, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Discover the key players in the latest meeting transcript and who made the most impactful statements!

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Speakers index (transcript‑based)
Compact list of distinct speakers and the first segment where they speak; names and roles only where explicitly stated in the transcript or clearly implied by meeting function.
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August 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Des Moines County is shaping its future in the latest Board of Supervisors meeting, tackling vital public policies and community concerns.

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Media eligibility and classification
This transcript is a Des Moines County Board of Supervisors meeting covering public policy, votes and staff reports; it is eligible for civic reporting.
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August 26, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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Des Moines County is taking a major step towards regulating data centers with a $12,000 contract to draft a crucial ordinance—community feedback is key!

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Board reviews $12,000 contract to draft county data‑center ordinance
Supervisors heard a work session presentation on a contract with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission to draft a county data‑center ordinance; the contract scope includes reviewing other ordinances, outreach and a not‑to‑exceed payment of $12,000. Staff said public input and department review will follow before approval next week.
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August 26, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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Measles cases have been confirmed in southern Iowa, prompting health officials to urge residents to check their vaccination status and seek care for symptoms.

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Health department urges vaccinations after confirmed measles in southern Iowa
County health staff said state officials confirmed measles cases in southern Iowa and advised anyone with symptoms to contact a health provider; the county encouraged use of weekly walk-in immunization clinics and the Vaccines for Children program.
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August 22, 2026 at 2:03 AM