How does nuclear fit into Iowa data center discussions? Fern Alling, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Oct 2, 2026 13 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Like the parent of a fussy newborn, Iowa needs more energy.kAmt=64EC:4:EJ 56>2?5 :? E96 DE2E6 :D 6IA64E65 E@ :?4C62D6 3J aa E@ ca E6C2H2EE\9@FCD 7C@> a_ac E@ a_cc[ 244@C5:?8 E@ |:54@?E:?6?E x?56A6?56?E $JDE6> ~A6C2E@C[ H9:49 >2?286D 6?6C8J 5:DEC:3FE:@? 24C@DD `d DE2E6D :?4=F5:?8 x@H2]k^AmkAm%92E :?4C62D6 :D C@F89=J 6BF:G2=6?E E@ A@H6C:?8 2? 255:E:@?2= f]e >:==:@? 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