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flag Iowa launches nuclear task force; Duane Arnold restart planned by 2029 with Google backing and 400 jobs.

flag Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has launched the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force on January 5, 2026, to guide the state’s nuclear energy development, led by Dr. Mark Nutt of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. flag The task force, with members from utilities, government, and academia, will assess nuclear technology, economic potential, and policy needs, aiming to deliver a report within 180 days. flag This comes as Linn County moves forward with rezoning for the potential reopening of the Duane Arnold Energy Center, which NextEra Energy plans to restart by 2028–2029, backed by a 25-year power deal with Google and commitments to fund local emergency preparedness and infrastructure. flag The project requires federal approval and could create around 400 jobs.

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