Maquoketa halts early discussions on potential data center development

News Clip0:30KWQC News·Maquoketa, Jackson County, IA·8/19/2026

Maquoketa city officials have ceased preliminary discussions regarding a potential data center development within the city. No city staff or council members signed any non-disclosure agreements, and the talks were only in an early stage. The city and its development partner still plan to find projects for the industrial park and will review development regulations.

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The City of Maquoketa, Iowa, has officially ceased all early discussions regarding a potential data center development. City officials confirmed that no non-disclosure agreements were signed by city staff or council members, emphasizing that the talks were only preliminary.

Despite the halt in data center discussions, the city and its development partner intend to continue seeking other projects for the industrial park located south of Highway 61. As part of their ongoing efforts, the city also plans to review existing development regulations for future projects.