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Benton County approves utility permit for MidAmerican Energy gas pipeline; start date unclear
Summary
Supervisors approved a utility permit for MidAmerican Energy to install a roughly 1.5‑mile natural gas pipeline through Benton County farm fields to improve service for a Cedar Rapids business; county staff said bids are being opened and a start date was not yet confirmed.
The Benton County Board of Supervisors approved a utility permit allowing MidAmerican Energy to install a gas pipeline running southeast from the 218 gas substation for about 1.5 miles, crossing county roads and farm fields in Eagle Township. County staff said the project includes a short tie‑in location near 20 Fifth Avenue and associated…
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