Pottawatomie Co. schedules a public meeting centered around data centers

News ClipWIBW·St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, KS·6/2/2026

Pottawatomie County, Kansas, is holding a public meeting to discuss the potential benefits and costs of data center construction. The meeting, hosted by the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation, will cover topics such as land use, utilities, investments, and infrastructure. It aims to inform the community about data centers and their development process.

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Pottawatomie County, Kansas, is moving forward with discussions regarding potential data center construction by scheduling a public meeting. The Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC), in conjunction with the Kaw Valley Chamber of Commerce, will host the meeting to explore the advantages and disadvantages that data centers could bring to the community.

The meeting is slated for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at the Perry Memorial Armory in St. Marys. It will delve into various aspects of data centers, including their fundamental definition, potential benefits like investment and infrastructure improvements, and potential costs related to land use and utilities. Additionally, the event will explain the overall development process for data centers.