Atkins officials raise concerns over Morgan Valley Energy Center, possible data centers
News Clip2:23Iowa's News Now·Atkins, Benton County, IA·7/1/2026
Atkins officials have expressed concerns regarding the proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center and the potential for data centers to be built alongside it. Atkins City Administrator Scott Flory stated the city has issues with the project, including its impact on future city plans, and does not rule out the addition of data centers.
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Iowa’s News Now is checking in on the proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, talking with the City of Atkins on its concerns, on not just the gas plant, but the possibility of data centers coming along with it.
We sat down with Atkins City Administrator Scott Flory, to hear what he has to say and the stance of the city when it comes to the project, moving forward.
Flory says he does not rule out the idea that there will be data centers added near the proposed gas plant. Another issue he says the city has, is the city’s future plans.
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