Asbury pauses data centers with 6-month moratorium

Asbury pauses data centers with 6-month moratorium

News ClipKWWL·Asbury, IA·7/15/2026

The city of Asbury, Iowa, has enacted a six-month moratorium on data center development within its city limits. The city council voted unanimously to implement this temporary pause.

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The city of Asbury, Iowa, has implemented a six-month moratorium on new data center development within its municipal boundaries. The decision was made following a unanimous vote by the city council on Tuesday, immediately putting the temporary halt into effect. This move positions Asbury alongside other communities in eastern Iowa that have recently opted to pause data center projects.