Clinton Postpones Public Hearing on Proposed Data Center Zoning Ordinance

Clinton Postpones Public Hearing on Proposed Data Center Zoning Ordinance

News ClipClinton Herald·Clinton County, IA·10/8/2026

The City of Clinton postponed a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance regulating data center development. The hearing will be rescheduled to provide additional notice and ensure procedural requirements are met, amid opposition from the group Clintonians Against Data Centers.

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The City of Clinton postponed a public hearing on a proposed data center zoning ordinance that had been scheduled for the evening. City officials said the hearing will be rescheduled to provide additional notice and ensure all requirements are met.

The ordinance is advancing even though no land has been purchased for data center development on Clinton's west side. Opposition group Clintonians Against Data Centers has attended city discussions, including one addressed by former City Council candidate Kevin Bradley.