City of Ames forms a committee to study impact of data centers
The City of Ames, Iowa, has formed a new committee to investigate the environmental impacts of potential data center developments. This decision follows a listening session held by the Ames City Council, where residents expressed concerns about a possible data center project.
The City of Ames, Iowa, has established a new committee tasked with studying the environmental impacts of data centers. The formation of this committee comes in response to community discussions and concerns surrounding a potential data center project in the area.
City Council members, including Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, attended a listening session on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at City Auditorium in Ames, where residents voiced their opinions regarding the prospective development. The committee's work is expected to inform future decisions by the Ames City Council on data center-related proposals.
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