Neighbor seeks independent hydrology study, says solar project will increase runoff

Sep 15, 2026

A neighbor asked the board to order an independent hydrological study and map existing subsurface tile lines before MidAmerican's solar project proceeds, citing a 50-foot elevation drop and Iowa drainage-district procedures.

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Jean Wagner, a resident living adjacent to the proposed MidAmerican solar project, urged the board to protect downstream land from runoff and to require an independent hydrological study before construction.

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