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'We have to address this': Dubuque officials seek community input on data center regulation

'We have to address this': Dubuque officials seek community input on data center regulation

News ClipTelegraphHerald.com·Dubuque, Dubuque County, IA·6/12/2026

Dubuque city officials are seeking community input to establish regulations for data center development. Mayor Brad Cavanagh emphasized the need for clear rules and expectations agreed upon by the community. The city plans to develop its own ordinance to govern data center projects.

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Dubuque city officials, led by Mayor Brad Cavanagh, are actively engaging the community to gather input on future data center regulations. The mayor stated the necessity of addressing data center development to establish clear rules and expectations that the community can agree upon. The city intends to draft its own ordinance to regulate such projects, indicating a proactive approach to managing the industry's growth within the municipality.