Jackson County residents protest proposed data center
Residents of Maquoketa, Iowa, protested a proposed data center, citing concerns about its potential negative impact on human health, wildlife, air, and water. The demonstration occurred as city leaders consider the project and coincided with a national day of protest against "AI centers."
Residents of Maquoketa, Iowa, gathered on Main Street to protest a proposed data center in their city. Demonstrators held signs and chanted "no to data centers," voicing concerns that the facility could negatively affect human health and wildlife. An organizer stated their opposition to toxins in the air and water, emphasizing the impact on children and grandchildren.
The protest comes as Maquoketa city leaders are considering the construction of a data center south of town, just off Highway 61. This local demonstration coincided with a national day of protest against "AI centers."