
Clayton County residents speak out against proposed data center ordinance
News ClipTelegraphHerald.com·Elkader, Clayton County, IA·4/16/2026
About 100 residents in Clayton County, Iowa, attended a public hearing to provide feedback on a proposed data center ordinance, largely voicing opposition to data centers and concerns over the draft. The Clayton County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to review and revise the ordinance before forwarding it to the Board of Supervisors, acknowledging significant community concerns.
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Gov: Clayton County Planning and Zoning Commission, Clayton County Board of Supervisors
ELKADER, Iowa — About 100 concerned residents braved severe weather Tuesday evening to provide feedback on the Clayton County Planning and Zoning Commission’s proposed data center ordinance.