Aurum Capital

Central City residents seek answers on proposed South Side data center at meeting

Residents of Central City, Iowa, attended a public meeting to express concerns and seek answers from Aurum Capital regarding a proposed data center project. The Central City Council is in the process of drafting an ordinance to establish rules for data centers, addressing community concerns about environmental impact, water usage, and the potential effect on the town's character. The developer stated the facility would use a closed-loop cooling system to minimize water consumption.