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New council members sworn in; data center project still divides Festus council
News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

New council members sworn in; data center project still divides Festus council

New council members opposing a proposed data center were sworn into the Festus City Council, highlighting continued division over the project. A lawsuit has been filed by local residents and an advocacy group against the City of Festus and developer CRG, aiming to stop the project by challenging the legality of rezoning and development agreements. The suit alleges various violations, including unlawful spot zoning and improper public meeting practices.

zoningoppositionlegalgovernmentenvironmental
4/18/2026
Festus council member steps down amid data center backlash
News ClipSTLPR·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus council member steps down amid data center backlash

Festus City Council member Staci Templeton resigned following significant public backlash against a proposed hyperscale data center project. This comes after four pro-data center council members were unseated in a recent election and residents filed a lawsuit against the city and developer CRG over rezoning decisions.

oppositionlegalzoninggovernment
4/17/2026
News ClipNewsweek·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

City Leaders Suffer Election Wipeout After Data Center Approval

Voters in Festus, Missouri, ousted four incumbent city council members following their approval of a $6 billion data center development agreement. Opponents have filed a lawsuit challenging the rezoning and development agreement, alleging unlawful practices. The newly elected council members are expected to address the project's future, while a recall effort targets remaining city officials.

zoningoppositiongovernmentlegalelectricity
4/14/2026
Newly elected Festus council members call for increased transparency
News ClipSTLPR·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Newly elected Festus council members call for increased transparency

Newly elected Festus council members, who ran on anti-data center platforms, are calling for increased transparency in city government following a lawsuit filed against the city and developer CRG. The lawsuit alleges unlawful private meetings concerning a proposed hyperscale data center, which also drove high voter turnout and opposition in the recent municipal election.

governmentoppositionlegalenvironmental
4/14/2026
New Festus City Council faces data center lawsuit challenge
News Clip1:49FOX 2 St. Louis·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

New Festus City Council faces data center lawsuit challenge

The new Festus City Council members have been sworn in, immediately facing strong local opposition and a lawsuit challenging a proposed hyperscale data center. Residents are vocal in their disapproval, while the developer, CRG, aims to collaborate with the new council to advance the project.

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4/14/2026
Festus data center water use raises contamination concerns
News Clip2:17KSDK News·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus data center water use raises contamination concerns

The developer of a data center in Festus, MO, CRG, is facing public concerns over its water usage and potential contamination of the aquifer. The company asserts that its wastewater will not be more polluted than the water it draws from city sources, despite skepticism regarding accountability and environmental standards.

environmentalwateropposition
4/14/2026
Residents push back as developer promotes benefits of $6 billion Festus data center
News ClipKSDK·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Residents push back as developer promotes benefits of $6 billion Festus data center

Developer Bob Clark insists his $6 billion Festus data center will proceed despite a lawsuit alleging open meetings law violations and recent election results favoring opponents. Neighbors have sued to void the project's approvals, citing zoning and due process concerns, while also raising questions about the data center's impact on local water resources. Clark believes the company's rights are vested and will aggressively defend them in court.

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4/14/2026
Clayco/CRG responds to data center debate in Festus
News Clip2:41KMOV St. Louis·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Clayco/CRG responds to data center debate in Festus

Clayco/CRG CEO Bob Clark is pushing forward with a data center project in Festus, Missouri, despite a new lawsuit filed by Festus residents. Residents are concerned about the environmental impact, including air, noise, and water supply. Clark emphasizes the economic benefits of the $6 billion investment, projecting it to double the city's budget and create 100-200 jobs.

oppositionlegalenvironmentalgovernmentwater
4/14/2026
Developer defends $6 billion data center despite voter rejection in Festus
News Clip3:01KSDK News·Festus, Saint Louis County, MO

Developer defends $6 billion data center despite voter rejection in Festus

A $6 billion data center project in Festus, Missouri, faces strong opposition after voters rejected it at the ballot box and neighbors filed a lawsuit. Developer Bob Clark of CRG defends the project, arguing for its public benefits despite critics' concerns about transparency and water usage. The legal battle is ongoing, with a judge's ruling pending.

oppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalwater
4/13/2026
Data center developer responds to Festus upheaval
News ClipSpectrum News·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Data center developer responds to Festus upheaval

Data center developer Bob Clark of Clayco and CRG defended their $6 billion data center project in Festus, Missouri, following the ousting of four city council members and a community-led lawsuit seeking to overturn the agreement. Clark emphasized the project's economic benefits and asserted that his company acted transparently and legally. Despite public outcry, CRG plans to break ground in approximately nine months, citing vested rights from the prior approval.

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4/13/2026
Festus data center developer speaks
News Clip1:10KSDK News·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus data center developer speaks

CRG founder Bob Clark addressed the controversy surrounding his data center development in Festus, Missouri. Residents filed a lawsuit after the city council approved the project, and four council members, three of whom voted for the development, were voted out. Clark plans to meet with the new council members and acknowledges the need for greater transparency in such projects.

oppositionlegalgovernmentzoning
4/13/2026
Data center opposition group sues Festus and proposed developer
News ClipKBIA·Festus, St. Louis County, MO

Data center opposition group sues Festus and proposed developer

An opposition group, Wake Up JeffCo, and four property owners have filed a lawsuit against the City of Festus, Missouri, and developer CRG. The suit seeks to reverse the city's decision to rezone land for a proposed AI data center and a contract with the developer, alleging violations of the Missouri Sunshine Law due to unlawful private meetings. Residents are also concerned about the extensive water usage required by hyperscale data centers.

legaloppositionzoningwater
4/11/2026
Evening Briefing in St. Louis: April 10
News ClipSpectrum News·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Evening Briefing in St. Louis: April 10

Residents and a local advocacy group in Festus, Missouri, have filed a lawsuit against the city and developer CRG over a proposed data center. The lawsuit alleges that city officials held private meetings and discussions about the project without public knowledge since last August.

legaloppositionzoning
4/10/2026
Festus residents file lawsuit against city, data center developer
News ClipSpectrum News·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus residents file lawsuit against city, data center developer

Residents and a local group, Wake Up Jeffco, have filed a 12-count lawsuit against the city of Festus, Missouri, and developer CRG over a proposed $6 billion data center. The lawsuit alleges a lack of public transparency in the project's planning and seeks to invalidate its authorization. The city council had previously approved annexation and rezoning for the project.

zoningoppositionenvironmentallegalgovernment
4/10/2026
Festus data center debate heads to court
News Clip1:58KSDK News·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus data center debate heads to court

Residents in Festus, Missouri, have filed a lawsuit against the city and developer CRG over the approval of a $6 billion data center project. The lawsuit claims violations of state zoning laws, sunshine laws, due process, and free speech, seeking to invalidate the city's zoning decisions. This legal action follows voter discontent that led to the unseating of four city council members who supported the project.

zoningoppositionenvironmentallegalgovernment
4/10/2026
Data center opposition group sues the City of Festus and proposed developer
News ClipSTLPR·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Data center opposition group sues the City of Festus and proposed developer

A data center opposition group, Wake Up JeffCo, and four property owners have filed a lawsuit against the City of Festus and developer CRG in St. Louis County, Missouri. The suit seeks to reverse the city's decision to rezone land for a proposed AI data center and challenges a contract with the developer. Plaintiffs allege the city held unlawful private meetings and evaded Missouri Sunshine Law requirements.

zoningoppositionwatergovernmentlegalannouncement
4/10/2026
Festus residents sue city to stop a $6 billion data center project
News Clip3:05KMOV St. Louis·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus residents sue city to stop a $6 billion data center project

Residents and a local group have filed a lawsuit against the City of Festus, Missouri, and developer CRG, seeking to stop a proposed $6 billion data center project. The suit aims to invalidate the city's rezoning of the land and development agreement, alleging violations of city codes and state sunshine law. This legal action follows significant community pushback, including city council members losing re-election bids after voting to approve the development.

oppositionlegalzoninggovernment
4/10/2026
Festus residents sue city over $6B data center project
News Clip0:33KSDK News·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus residents sue city over $6B data center project

Festus, Missouri residents have filed a lawsuit against the City of Festus and developer CRG over a proposed $6 billion data center project, alleging violations of law in zoning and development agreements. This legal action follows a municipal election where voters unseated four city council members, three of whom had supported the data center.

legaloppositionzoninggovernment
4/10/2026
Wake Up Jeffco, others sue Festus, developer to stop data center
News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Wake Up Jeffco, others sue Festus, developer to stop data center

Wake Up Jeffco and several homeowners have filed a lawsuit against the City of Festus and developer CRG to halt a proposed data center project in Festus, Missouri. The suit challenges Festus City Council's past approval of an infrastructure development agreement and a rezoning vote, alleging violations of the state's Sunshine Law. The case has been assigned to Judge Ellen W. Dunne in St. Louis County Circuit Court, with no hearings scheduled yet.

legaloppositiongovernmentzoning
4/10/2026