@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialA recent change in state law could shift the power dynamics of local farming and data center regulations, leaving county authorities scrambling to adapt.
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@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialDubuque County supervisors are debating whether to invest in costly studies or drill cost-effective monitoring wells to ensure the safety of their aquifers—what will they choose?
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@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialArtificial night light is not just a nuisance; it may be a hidden health risk, with studies linking it to increased heart disease and disrupted sleep cycles.
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@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialA Dubuque County resident is demanding stronger protections against data centers, advocating for setbacks that ensure zero negative impact on nearby properties.
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@candidlytara.bsky.socialDubuque County’s jail population jumped from 132 inmates to 181 in less than two months, and the sheriff says new Iowa laws that took effect July 1 are a major reason why. Passing the law is one thing. Paying for what happens next is another. #IowaNews #IowaPolitics #DubuqueCounty #CriminalJustice
@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialThe Dubuque County Board has taken a bold step by hiring outside counsel to address growing concerns over the controversial Lovers Lane judgment, as residents demand accountability and clarification on the road's status.
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@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialA costly dispersion study may soon be mandatory for large data-center generators, revealing how their emissions could drift across neighborhoods.
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@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialDubuque County is at a crossroads as supervisors and residents clash over how to measure setbacks for data centers, debating the impact of property lines versus occupied buildings.
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@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialDubuque County is taking a stand against light pollution with new proposals that could revolutionize how data centers operate overnight!
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@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialSupervisors are debating the future of a significant 420-acre parcel near Dubuque Regional Airport, weighing safety and development in an evolving landscape.
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@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialArtificial light at night may be more dangerous than you think—linking it to sleep disruption, metabolic disorders, and even some cancers.
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@citizenptnewsia.bsky.socialDubuque County residents are raising crucial concerns about setbacks and enforcement in the proposed data-center ordinance, sparking a pivotal discussion among supervisors.
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