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Dubuque County leaders are considering a ban on data centers while scientists report concerning pesticide levels in rivers and a utility warns of online scams.

Dubuque County leaders are considering an outright ban on data centers. Scientists say they’re finding concerning levels of pesticides in U.S. rivers. And Iowa’s largest utility is warning people to be wary of online scam artists posing as customer service workers.

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