Plan to reopen eastern Iowa nuclear plant brings mixed reviews

As NextEra Energy moves ahead with plans to reopen the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in eastern Iowa, concerns are being raised about waste storage and water use.

The Iowa Utilities Commission held an informational meeting Thursday where NextEra officials spoke to residents.

Rich Patterson, of Cedar Rapids, says he wants to know more about the potential impacts on the water supply during a drought if a data center is built nearby…

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