Iowa has more than a dozen hyperscale data centers. See where.
Amid ongoing opposition to new projects, a report details the locations of over a dozen existing hyperscale data centers across Iowa. Major tech companies like Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft operate these facilities in various cities throughout the state. The article provides an overview of the current data center landscape based on state records.
The Des Moines Register reported on the prevalence of hyperscale data centers in Iowa, noting that over a dozen such facilities are either operational or approved within the state. This information comes as new data center projects are facing opposition from local residents.
Key tech giants operating these hyperscale centers include Apple in Waukee, Google in Council Bluffs, Meta in Altoona, and Microsoft in West Des Moines. These massive facilities are characterized by their large footprint, containing at least 5,000 servers and occupying up to 60,000 square feet.
Data on the exact number of data centers varies between sources; the Iowa Economic Development Authority lists 27, while Datacentermap.com tracks 116. This discrepancy can be attributed to different tracking methodologies, with some campuses containing multiple buildings that may be counted individually or as a single entity.