Festus data center developer hosts webinar today

News Clip0:36KSDK News·Festus, Jefferson County, MO·8/25/2026

CRG is holding a webinar for Festus, MO residents to discuss a controversial proposed hyperscale data center project. The project has faced significant opposition, leading to lawsuits and local political changes.

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Gov: Festus City Council

Residents of Festus, Missouri, are invited to a webinar hosted by CRG, the developer proposing a hyperscale data center near Highway 67. The webinar, scheduled for August 20th from 6 to 7 PM, offers community members an opportunity to directly address their concerns to the developer. A representative from Ammarin is expected to be a guest speaker at the event, with registration available through the Festus Forward website.

The proposed 360-acre data center project has been met with significant controversy and opposition within the Festus community. This contentious development has already resulted in legal action, with lawsuits being filed against the plan. Furthermore, the political fallout from the controversy has been notable, leading to several city council members being voted out of office.