
1,500 peacefully protest at 'No Data Center Concert'
News ClipClinton Herald·Clinton County, IA·9/14/2026
Up to 1,500 people attended a 'No Data Center Concert' in Clinton, Iowa, to protest data center development. Attendees signed a petition and organizers noted increased awareness regarding the issue.
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Up to 1,500 individuals gathered on Clinton's riverfront in Iowa for a "No Data Center Concert" to peacefully protest data center development. The event, held at the Riverview Park bandshell, featured performances by groups like Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls and provided an opportunity for attendees to sign a petition.
Concert organizer Robbie Bahr told The Herald that the event successfully heightened public awareness, engaging people who were previously unaware of the local data center situation in the ongoing conversation.