People gather for a pre-State of the City protest against the data center.

People gather for a pre-State of the City protest against the data center.

News Clipnwitimes.com·Hobart, Lake County, IN·4/2/2026

Residents gathered at Hobart High School for a protest against a proposed data center in Hobart. The protest took place before the State of the City address, indicating community opposition to the development.

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Local resident Barbara Koteles and other concerned citizens convened at Hobart High School on Wednesday to stage a pre-State of the City protest. The demonstration was organized in opposition to a proposed data center development within the city of Hobart. The protest highlights active community resistance to the project ahead of official city proceedings.