Festus data center meeting

Name: Festus data center meeting
Uploaded: 2026-03-23T15:17:54.000Z
Duration: 28 s
Description: Festus leaders are negotiating new terms to build a $6 billion data center in the city. Residents are actively opposing the project due to its proposed neighborhood location, and a public meeting is scheduled to allow further community input.

News Clip0:28KSDK News·Festus, Jefferson County, MO·3/23/2026

Festus leaders are negotiating new terms to build a $6 billion data center in the city. Residents are actively opposing the project due to its proposed neighborhood location, and a public meeting is scheduled to allow further community input.

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Gov: Festus leaders, Festus mayor

Festus city leaders are working on new terms to facilitate the construction of a $6 billion data center within the city. The proposed project, which the Festus mayor expects to generate over $53 million annually, has faced significant backlash from local residents.
A public meeting is scheduled for Monday night at the Festus High School gymnasium, starting at 6 PM, where residents will have another opportunity to voice their opinions. Previous meetings have seen strong opposition, particularly concerning the data center's planned location within a residential neighborhood. More than 30 people have signed up to provide public comment at the upcoming meeting.