Five things to know about a potential data center in Salix, Iowa
News ClipSioux City Journal·Salix, Woodbury County, IA·6/24/2026
A proposed data center near Salix, Iowa, is facing growing public opposition following the city's annexation of nearly 900 acres from Woodbury County. Residents held a protest on June 15 against the development.
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Gov: Salix City Council, Woodbury County
A proposed data center project in Salix, Iowa, has become a focal point of increasing public opposition. The controversy intensified after the city of Salix annexed nearly 900 acres of land from Woodbury County in April.
On June 15, Salix residents convened in the city park to protest against the potential development. Discussions surrounding the land annexation and the proposed data center have generated significant tension among locals.