Cedar Falls council rejects zoning changes related to crypto mining, data centers
News ClipWaterloo-Cedar Falls Courier·Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, IA·5/20/2026
The Cedar Falls City Council unanimously rejected proposed zoning changes that would have allowed cryptocurrency mining facilities and data centers within the city. This decision impacts future development of such facilities in Cedar Falls.
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Gov: Cedar Falls City Council, Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds
The Cedar Falls City Council recently held a meeting where they unanimously rejected proposed zoning changes. These changes would have permitted cryptocurrency mining facilities and data centers to operate within the city limits. This decision is significant for the future of data center development in Cedar Falls, as it maintains the current zoning regulations that do not allow such facilities.