Moratorium recommended on Dubuque data center
The Dubuque County Zoning Commission has unanimously recommended a moratorium on future data center development to the county supervisors. This recommendation follows significant community opposition, with hundreds of residents attending a meeting to express their concerns.
The Dubuque County Zoning Commission has unanimously recommended to the county supervisors that a moratorium be placed on future data center development within the county. The recommendation, made on May 19, 2026, aims to temporarily halt new projects and came after substantial community turnout at a commission meeting. Approximately 100 people attended the meeting in person, with an additional 300 participating online, all expressing strong opposition to potential data center construction in Dubuque County.