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Major upgrades are coming to the controversial crypto-mining site on Sullivan Avenue, including new buildings and advanced cooling systems—will it revolutionize the industry or raise new concerns?

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Board reviews Board of Adjustment approval for Sullivan Avenue crypto-mining site's move to enclosed data-processing buildings
Staff reviewed a Board of Adjustment decision allowing a legally nonconforming crypto-mining facility on Sullivan Avenue to replace modular pods with two ~7,800-sq-ft buildings, add battery storage and diesel backup, and install closed-loop liquid cooling; staff and supervisors discussed water-handling, EPA reclamation rules for glycol-containing fluids, traffic impacts and haul-road agreements.
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September 26, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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Residents in Bluegrass are sounding the alarm over disruptive truck air braking at Exit 107, raising questions about inadequate signage and community quality of life.

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Residents Raise Concerns Over Truck Air Braking Near Bluegrass Exit 107
Residents complain about absence of air brake signage for trucks near Bluegrass.
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August 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Muscatine County is on the brink of a revolutionary project that transforms waste wood into biochar, promising to boost soil health and tackle local waste management issues!

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Bioenergy facility plans revealed near Cedar Rapids to utilize local waste wood
Proposed facility aims to convert municipal waste wood into biochar, addressing local disposal challenges.
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June 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Muscatine County supervisors have taken a significant step toward improving water management by endorsing a proposed sedimentation basin aimed at reducing costly maintenance!

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Supervisors back conceptual support letter for sedimentation basin in Drainage District 13
Muscatine County supervisors voted Jan. 26 to approve an edited support letter endorsing the concept of a sedimentation basin where Whiskey Creek enters the main drainage ditch in Drainage District 13 to reduce costly sediment maintenance and facilitate concentrated dredging and removal.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:42 AM
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Iowa legislative proposals could strip counties of essential land-use authority, raising concerns over public health and safety for large venues and renewable energy projects.

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County staff warn supervisors about two Iowa bills that could limit local land-use review; hazard mitigation plan hearing set
County staff briefed the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on House Study Bill 588 and House File 2257, warning the proposals could expand farm exemptions and limit local review of large wind/solar projects. The board also set a public hearing on the county's hazard mitigation plan for March 9, 2026 at 9 a.m.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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A crucial Board of Adjustment hearing is set for Sept. 11 to discuss significant upgrades to a local crypto-mining facility, including cooling systems and battery storage, sparking interest in the future of tech in Muscatine County.

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County schedules Sept. 11 hearing on upgrades to existing crypto-mining/data center
County staff said a Board of Adjustment hearing is set for 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Environmental Learning Center to review modifications to an existing crypto-mining/data center near the Menards site; the changes would add cooling equipment, battery storage and a backup generator and are being treated as a modification to a legal nonconforming use.
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September 5, 2026 at 7:39 AM
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Muscatine County just took a big step in local water management by updating its agreement with the Iowa DNR to take control of private well permitting!

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Board approves updated 28E agreement delegating private well permitting from Iowa DNR to county
Supervisors authorized the chair to sign an updated 28E agreement under which the Iowa Department of Natural Resources delegates private well permitting authority to Muscatine County, aligning county code with state well-code changes.
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August 18, 2026 at 4:39 AM
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Exciting upgrades are on the horizon for the Moscow railroad crossing as federal funds are set to transform it with new safety gates!

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County engineer reports routine utility permits and federal grant pursuit for Moscow rail crossing upgrades
County engineer updated supervisors on three utility permits and said Iowa Interstate Railroad is pursuing Section 130 federal funds to add gates at the Moscow crossing; planned pavement and bridge work were also summarized.
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August 18, 2026 at 4:38 AM
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Major utility upgrades are on the horizon as county supervisors green-light permits for a new electric substation and essential infrastructure relocations!

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Board approves multiple utility permits tied to ITC transmission-line rebuild and local pole replacements
County engineer outlined utility permits for a new Alliant substation and several short relocations of overhead electric to underground to accommodate ITC transmission-line work; the board approved the permits by voice vote.
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July 29, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Muscatine County's IT director has raised alarms over shocking server-hardware price hikes, with some items soaring by 272%, forcing a reevaluation of budget priorities and cloud migration strategies.

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IT director warns of steep server-hardware price increases, flags cloud and AI trade-offs
County IT staff reported sharp increases in server-hardware costs — a planned $50,000 backup appliance returned a vendor quote recorded in the meeting as 'at 108' and staff said some items show roughly 272% increases — and discussed cloud migration, data governance and AI-driven demand.
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July 29, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Muscatine County is poised to enhance its port advocacy efforts with a $2,500 lifetime membership in the Iowa Ports Association—pending auditor approval!

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Board approves $2,500 lifetime membership in Iowa Ports Association pending auditor vetting
The Muscatine County Board approved a one‑time $2,500 lifetime membership in the Iowa Ports Association to support inland waterways advocacy and the National Waterways Conference, with approval conditioned on the county auditor vetting allowable use of funds.
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July 17, 2026 at 5:32 AM
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In response to a surge of serious crashes at rural intersections, Muscatine County Supervisors are taking action to install flashing lights on stop signs to enhance safety.

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Muscatine County supervisors authorize letter seeking flashing lights at dangerous rural intersections
After several recent serious crashes near Moscow Road, the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors voted 4–0 to authorize the chair to sign a letter requesting permission to install flashing lights on stop signs at select rural intersections and to press the Iowa DOT for action.
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July 9, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Muscatine County is stepping up to support residents facing sudden apartment evacuations with emergency housing assistance and resources—find out how they’re making a difference!

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County outlines sheltering and housing assistance after apartment evacuations
A county employee reported that the Muscatine County Disaster Coalition convened partners to assist residents given short notice to leave apartments; the county is coordinating deposit assistance, emergency Section 8 fast-tracking and an additional 60 days of shelter funding available under contract when no formal disaster is declared.
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June 30, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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Muscatine County supervisors have greenlit Alliant Energy's utility permit for new electric lines, but a looming high-voltage transmission project could change everything!

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Supervisors approve Alliant Energy permit; engineer warns of large ITC transmission project
The board approved an Alliant Energy permit to place underground and overhead lines on several rural roads and tabled a seal-coat contract because of missing paperwork; County Engineer Brian Harowski warned the board about an unrelated, large ITC 345 kV transmission line that may cross county roads and is subject to public filings in Johnson County.
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June 30, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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Get ready, Muscatine County—speed limits are rising to 60 mph on July 1, just as major roadwork takes a pivotal turn!

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County prepares for July 1 speed‑limit change and Steuart Road detour shift
County staff reported construction progress on Steuart Road and the 155th bridge, and warned the board that a state statute raising rural paved highway speed limits from 55 to 60 mph takes effect July 1; staff said they will change signs and review pavement markings and no‑passing zones.
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June 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Muscatine County supervisors are taking a proactive stance on data center development, pushing for a focused review of zoning laws to address water, energy, and environmental impacts.

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Muscatine County supervisors ask zoning staff to review ordinances on potential data center siting, water and energy impacts
Board members asked county staff to send potential data-center concerns to the zoning commission for a focused review of ordinance language around land use, cooling systems, water sourcing and infrastructure impacts, and to recommend whether guardrails or consultant support are needed.
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June 4, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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Muscatine County is poised for a major renewable energy breakthrough with the approval of a massive 1,000-acre solar project, but what are the implications for the community?

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Board of Adjustment granted Olympus Solar a conditional special-use permit for a large commercial project
The Muscatine County Board of Adjustment voted 4–1 to grant Olympus Solar a special-use permit for roughly 1,000 acres with about 200 MW of generation and a 200 MW battery energy storage system, subject to conditions including a road-use agreement, performance bond and avoidance of native prairie.
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June 4, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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A contentious vote in Muscatine County leaves a proposed residential development hanging in the balance as neighbors rally to protect agricultural rights.

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Supervisors reject JDSD Farms rezoning after contested public hearing
After a lengthy public hearing, the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors declined on first reading to rezone 12.44 acres in Wapsy Township from agricultural to residential, voting 1–4. Neighbors cited traffic, erosion and loss of farm rights; the applicant cited local demand and county scoring guidance.
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May 25, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Muscatine County is taking a major step towards revitalizing its aging port facility, aiming for a $33 million upgrade that promises new jobs and enhanced safety.

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County authorizes staff to pursue federal port‑infrastructure grant with CHS, subject to legal sign‑off
The Muscatine County Board voted 5–0 to authorize staff to work with CHS to submit a PIDP grant application and to allow the chair to sign an MOU contingent on satisfactory legal and staff review. CHS seeks federal funding to upgrade a Muscatine‑area fertilizer/port facility.
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May 25, 2026 at 2:28 AM
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The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors has taken a crucial first step toward ensuring emergency medical services are recognized as essential, potentially impacting the future of local healthcare funding.

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Muscatine supervisors hold public hearing and pass first reading to declare EMS an essential service
After a public hearing with residents and EMS leaders, the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors approved the first of three readings of a resolution to declare emergency medical services an essential service, beginning a process that could place a countywide levy (up to $0.75 per $1,000 valuation) on a future ballot.
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May 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Muscatine County supervisors made a controversial decision to waive a repayment requirement for Muscatine Power and Water, igniting a debate over legal implications and budgetary impacts.

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Muscatine County waives ARPA repayment requirement for Muscatine Power and Water
Muscatine County supervisors voted to waive a repayment provision in a prior ARPA grant agreement for Muscatine Power and Water after the utility’s manager said the board likely did not intend the term to apply to a government utility; supervisors discussed legal and budgetary implications before approving the waiver.
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April 24, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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Muscatine County has officially adopted a $50.2 million budget for 2026-27, but looming cuts could threaten vital library services!

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Muscatine County adopts $50.2 million 2026–27 budget; elected-official salaries approved
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2026–27 budget with $50,224,110 in proposed expenditures and approved a separate resolution setting elected officials' salaries; a library director warned cuts will reduce services and staff.
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April 16, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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Muscatine County's upcoming bridge project may lead to the removal of cherished walnut trees deemed a safety hazard—what does this mean for the landscape and local heritage?

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Planned F58 bridge replacement may require removing walnut trees; county notes safety and historic-review findings
Muscatine County public works staff told supervisors that a planned F58 paving project and nearby bridge replacement will likely require removing rows of walnut trees inside the road's clear zone; historical review through SHPO/NEPA found limited grounds for national listing and county has contacted the Wilton Train Depot Museum ahead of potential removals, with construction projected in 2027.
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April 1, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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In a groundbreaking move, the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to suspend tax collections, but the crucial details remain under wraps!

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Muscatine County supervisors vote 5-0 to approve resolution suspending tax collections
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve 'resolution 0323-26-01' to suspend the collection of taxes; the resolution was approved by roll call 5-0, though the transcript does not specify operational details of the suspension.
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April 1, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Muscatine County supervisors are standing firm against a proposed overhaul of veterans services that could jeopardize local control and compromise veterans' privacy.

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Muscatine County board unanimously authorizes chair to sign opposition letter to proposed statewide veterans services overhaul
Muscatine County supervisors voted unanimously March 2 to authorize the chair to sign a letter opposing Senate Study Bill 33079, which county veteran affairs director Eric Sanders said would centralize control with the Iowa Department of Veteran Affairs, threaten local control and raise privacy concerns about a proposed statewide claims system.
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March 7, 2026 at 11:51 PM