Linn County Board of Supervisors blocks new data center construction in moratorium vote

News Clip1:10We Are Iowa Local 5 News·Linn County, IA·7/2/2026

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has voted to enact a moratorium on new data center construction. This moratorium is initially set to last for at least 18 months, with the possibility for the board to adjust its duration.

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