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Newton County Blocks Big Power Line | Joplin News
Newton County, Missouri, is rallying to stop a massive 300-mile electric transmission line from slicing through their rural heartland—now delayed until 2028, giving locals two years to fight back with legal moves, zoning tweaks, and even a potential public vote. Led by Protect Rural Missouri, farmers and neighbors are uniting to block not just this power line, but future big developments like data centers and mega-farms, aiming to preserve their way of life and give the community real control over their future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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