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The Iowa Attorney General’s Office is investigating whether the purchase of nearly 80 acres of Linn County farmland slated to be part of a solar project near Coggon violates state law prohibiting foreign ownership of agricultural land.

Researchers say investing in renewable energy is vital to staving off the worst impacts of climate change. But a utility-scale solar project in Linn County is drawing opposition from some residents who are opposed to the development being built on farmland.

Despite assurances from county planning and development staff, the Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denying a proposed solar farm near Coggon. A final decision will come from the Board of Supervisors.