CEDC president urges calm, offers forum as residents press council over proposed Bitcoin-mining site Ken McDermott, president of the Cascade Economic Development Corporation, told the council that Simple Mining plans a 40-megawatt Bitcoin-mining facility in Cascade, that a development agreement caps noise at 65 dB at the property line, and the council agreed to schedule a dedicated public forum so residents can ask questions of the developer.

A proposed 40-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation in Cascade is stirring up community concerns, but promises of minimal noise and job creation are on the table.

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Greater Dubuque briefing: Cascade manufacturers report rising sales and plans to expand Dan McDonald of Greater Dubuque Development told the Cascade City Council that 11 manufacturers the group interviewed employ about 700 people locally and that roughly 64% said they planned to expand operations; workforce, housing and childcare were cited as top barriers.

Cascade's manufacturing sector is thriving, with 64% of local firms planning to expand and create even more jobs, but significant challenges like workforce shortages and childcare remain.

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Michael Gale to present downtown planning strategies in June economic development meeting Eastern Iowa Excavating begins hydrant installation while downtown housing grant finalization progresses.

Cascade City is on the brink of transformative changes, from new water mains to vibrant downtown planning that promises to revitalize the community!

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Cascade City Council reappoints cousins Rick Kerber and Steve Moore amid nepotism concerns Council reappoints Rick Napper and Rick Kerber, sparking discussion on nepotism and voting rules.

Cascade City Council's recent meeting sparked controversy as the reappointment of first cousins raised serious questions about nepotism and potential conflicts of interest.

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