Q2: Hiawatha Business Summit- NextEra Energy & the Future of Duane Arnold
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Hiawatha City Hall (Lower Level Conference Room)
101 Emmons St
Hiawatha, IA 52233
May's program will be presented by NextEra, discussing the reopening of the Duane Arnold Power Plant, the effects on the community, and their training center in Hiawatha. We'll be joined by Ray Wheaton, Director of Restart Operations. Ray is responsible for the restaffing, restoration and commissioning of plant systems, and the eventual recommencement of power operations at Duane Arnold. This event will take place at Hiawatha City Hall in the lower level conference room and light breakfast items will be provided.
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance collaborate to bring you this event.