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🌱 How new Winnebago County zoning rules could reshape projects near Forest City

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Good morning Forest City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new Winnebago County zoning rules could reshape projects near Forest City

Also on today's calendar: Antique and Vintage Flea Market and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A morning shower; cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Breezy; an afternoon shower, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Winnebago officials drafting ordinance for solar, crypo, battery and data center facilities (kgloam.com) — Winnebago County supervisors, meeting in Forest City, are starting work on new zoning rules that would govern large solar fields, crypto mining, data centers, and battery storage tied to wind turbines. Officials say they want to address water use and noise limits up front, using other Iowa counties' ordinances as models while aiming to protect nearby residents and future development.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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