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Des Moines County Board Hears Public Concerns on Data Center Ordinance

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors held a work session to gather public input on a proposed ordinance for AI data center development. Residents expressed concerns about electricity, water usage, noise, and tax exemptions, while a developer detailed a project using a closed-loop water system and existing electrical capacity. The board is working with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission to draft the ordinance.