Briarwood Residents
MidAmerican Energy is proposing a new 161,000-volt transmission line route that would directly impact Briarwood and surrounding neighborhoods.
Recap of MidAmerica meeting on Transmission Line
There were approximately 125 people at the meeting.
Sarah M. Martz of the Iowa Utilities Commission opened the meeting by giving an overview of the process of MidAmerica getting approval to proceed with project.
MidAmerica personnel explained the project. Starting from the Overland Trail Sub station to across from IWCC. Impact on Briarwood residents starts where it crosses highway 92, follows Eastern Hills Drive and veers off onto Orchard Road. It follows on the East Side of Orchard Road to Stevens. Then west about 1500 feet and then joins with the existing Line going north. They said after installation of the new transmission line, the old line running in yards between Chestnut and Orin would be removed.
They said their looking at a 25 foot easement. Poles will be wood (About 5 – 10 feet taller than existing poles) except metal poles will be used at corners and certain crossing areas.
Project is estimated to begin actual construction Sept. 2027 and be completed March 2029.
Several people asked about running the route along the interstate, and the rep from Mid-American gave conflicting answers. Ultimately they said this was just an initial proposal and they may consider other options.
Once approved each property owner where poles will be placed will receive a packet with all the information. Diagrams where poles will be placed, amount they will receive for easement. How it was calculated will be included.
When the actual route is finalized, the residents that have existing poles in their yards that will be removed, will get an info packet explaining what MidAmerica plans for the removal.
Anyone wishing to file a comment or objection to the project should either send a letter or submit online.
To send letter mail to: Make sure to include Docket Number E-22572
Iowa Utilities Commission
1375 E. Court Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50319
To do online :
Go to IUC.Iowa.gov select File a Comment or Objection in an Open Docket from the Quick Links menu options on the homepage.
Another contact is Office of Consumer Advocate (Lanny Zieman, 515-725-7200 or IowaOCA@oca.iowa.gov and recommend anyone who doesn’t like the existing path (or does for that matter) to email or call the OCA.
About 12 people participated in the Q&A session.
All the items that were identified by the Briarwood Board were presented by various people.
Several residents of Briarwood presented their concerns.
Iowa Utilities Commission
1375 E. Court Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50319-0069
With 4th of July approaching everyone should be mindful of their neighbors when doing fireworks. The impact of loud noise on others; babies, those with PTSD, and animals. In Council Bluffs, consumer fireworks can only be legally discharged on July 3 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and July 4 (9 a.m. to 11 p.m.).
Demi Campbell organized this parade and get together.
Briarwood 4th of July Bike Parade!
Saturday, July 4th
Parade begins at 9:00 AM
Neighbors, let’s kick off the 4th of July as a neighborhood! Have your kids decorate those bikes, wagons, strollers, and scooters and join us for some patriotic fun!
Starts and ends on Aster Circle
Break out the red, white, and blue decorations, dress in your patriotic best, and help us celebrate Independence Day with our FIRST annual neighborhood bike parade! All ages are welcome to participate!!
We’d love to have:
Bikes
Wagons
Strollers
Scooters
And lots of neighborhood spirit!
Not participating? Bring a lawn chair and find a spot along the route to cheer on your neighbors!
Stay after the parade for popsicles, treats, and time with friends and neighbors on Aster Cir!
We hope to see everyone there!
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