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'We're not going to stop': Osawatomie data center opponents go door to door to gather signatures for petition
News ClipKMBC·Osawatomie, Miami County, KS

'We're not going to stop': Osawatomie data center opponents go door to door to gather signatures for petition

Community members in Osawatomie, Kansas, are actively opposing a proposed data center project by Alcove Development. They are collecting signatures for a petition to either prohibit the data center through an ordinance or put it to a voter ballot question. Residents raised environmental and community impact concerns at a recent city council meeting.

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6/3/2026
'Project Catalyst' data center developer in Osawatomie offers update, touting economic opportunity
News Clip2:24KSHB 41·Osawatomie, Miami County, KS

'Project Catalyst' data center developer in Osawatomie offers update, touting economic opportunity

A data center project by Alcove Development in Osawatomie, Kansas, known as 'Project Catalyst,' has increased its planned size to 283 acres. This expansion has generated significant community opposition due to concerns about noise and pollution, despite the City of Osawatomie promoting the project's economic benefits. Residents are skeptical of the projected revenue, and City Council is set to reconvene on the matter.

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5/30/2026
City of Osawatomie, developer announce plan to move forward with data center
News ClipKMBC·Osawatomie, Miami County, KS

City of Osawatomie, developer announce plan to move forward with data center

The City of Osawatomie, Kansas, and Alcove Development announced plans to proceed with "Project Catalyst," a multi-phase, 500+ MW data center campus, despite significant community opposition. Developers highlight economic benefits and an air-cooled design to minimize water use, while residents express environmental concerns and have filed petitions and called for a moratorium. The project is expected to undergo a special use permit process.

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5/29/2026
Osawatomie moves forward with 500-megawatt data center campus
News ClipKCTV·Osawatomie, Miami County, KS

Osawatomie moves forward with 500-megawatt data center campus

Osawatomie, Kansas is partnering with Alcove Development to build a 500-megawatt data center campus, which is considered the largest economic development project in Miami County history. The project aims to significantly improve the city's tax base and addresses concerns about power and water usage with modern air-cooled designs. The city is currently working through the special use permit process.

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5/29/2026
Small Kansas towns pushing back against data centers, a growing trend nationwide
News ClipKSHB 41 Kansas City·Osawatomie, Miami County, KS

Small Kansas towns pushing back against data centers, a growing trend nationwide

Residents in Osawatomie, Kansas, continue to express strong opposition to a proposed $1 billion data center project by Alcove Development, citing concerns about environmental impact, water usage, and quality of life. This local pushback reflects a growing trend across small towns in the Kansas City metro and wider Kansas, leading to discussions and enactments of data center moratoriums. While a Miami County moratorium has been approved, residents in Osawatomie and Edgerton are actively pursuing similar measures and clearer regulations.

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5/29/2026
Miami County Commission considers pause on data center construction following nearby $1B proposal
News ClipKSHB 41 Kansas City·Miami County, KS

Miami County Commission considers pause on data center construction following nearby $1B proposal

The Miami County Commission in Kansas is considering a temporary pause on data center construction following a proposed $1 billion data center project in nearby Osawatomie. Residents expressed concerns about rising utility costs and quality of life impacts, with a single mother worried about how increased electric bills would affect her tight budget. The commission is studying the potential impacts on residents and infrastructure before deciding on a possible moratorium.

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2/19/2026