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Public hearing in Cerro Gordo County addresses proposed power plant, data center concerns

A public hearing was held in rural Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, to discuss Alliant Energy's proposed 1200 MW natural gas-fired power plant. While the plant was the main topic, discussions also touched on an Iowa Utilities Commission decision to overrule county zoning for a solar project and rumors of data centers potentially locating in Mason City and the Clear Lake area. The IUC commissioner noted that moratoriums on data centers have been enacted in other Iowa counties.