Debate continues in Festus on proposed data center
News Clip1:57FOX 2 St. Louis·Festus, Jefferson County, MO·3/10/2026
The Festus City Council held a regular meeting where the proposed data center project was a major topic of discussion among residents, with some opposing the development and others supporting the potential economic benefits.
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Although the proposed data center was not on the agenda during Monday night’s regular Festus City Council meeting, it remains a major topic of conversation across the city.
After the meeting wrapped up, residents leaving City Hall shared their opinions on the proposed project, with some strongly opposing the development and others supporting the potential economic benefits.
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