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Data Center Signal is tracking 5 clips about Alliant data center developments across 2 states, including IA, WI.

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News ClipKCRG·Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA

Linn County residents talk with Supervisor Scheetz on data centers, power plants at town hall

Linn County residents expressed concerns about proposed data centers and a gas-fired power plant at a town hall with Supervisor Sami Scheetz. Residents highlighted environmental and health impacts, while Scheetz advocated for statewide regulations on data centers concerning water and power. The discussion also touched upon an existing data center moratorium.

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8/25/2026

News ClipTimes Republican·Marshalltown, Marshall County, IA

Opinion: Marshalltown urged to consider water use and creative planning for data centers

An opinion piece advocates for Marshalltown, Iowa, to approach data center development with thoughtful and creative planning, emphasizing the need for factual information. The author discusses water usage and disposal from cooling systems, noting that Marshalltown is well-positioned for data centers due to existing infrastructure and energy availability. The article urges the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to collaborate on long-term solutions.

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8/20/2026

News Clipthegazette.com·Linn County, IA

Iowa grapples with data center development amid local moratoriums and differing opinions

This article discusses the increasing reliance on data centers for modern life despite growing local opposition. It highlights a patchwork of regulatory responses in Iowa, including moratoriums enacted in Linn, Dubuque, and Fairfax counties/cities, and specific zoning ordinances in Linn County and Palo.

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Google QTS

7/19/2026

News ClipThe Des Moines Register·IA

Pick solar over risky natural gas to power Iowa data centers | Opinion

An opinion piece argues that Iowa is becoming overly dependent on natural gas to power new data centers, leading to potential price shocks and infrastructure bottlenecks. The author advocates for state and local policymakers to implement measures like banning non-disclosure agreements, requiring new large-load tariffs for data centers, and mandating curtailment plans to prevent peak load outages. The article suggests prioritizing renewable energy, particularly solar and storage, to meet electricity demand.

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6/27/2026

News ClipWisBusiness·WI

Data center critics alarmed by ATC’s plans to add $2B+ in transmission infrastructure

American Transmission Company (ATC) plans to invest over $2 billion in new transmission infrastructure across Wisconsin to serve data centers, including those for Microsoft, Meta, and Vantage. Critics, such as the Citizens Utility Board, are concerned that the current cost-sharing structure will burden other ratepayers, while utilities maintain data centers will fully cover related transmission expenses. The Public Service Commission and FERC are involved in ongoing tariff cases to determine how these costs will be managed.

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Microsoft Vantage Meta

4/13/2026