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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

News ClipKSHB 41 Kansas City·Johnson County, KS

Kansas legislator calls for data center moratorium in Johnson and Miami counties

Kansas State Senator Doug Shane is advocating for a moratorium on data center development in Johnson and Miami counties due to constituent concerns. This call follows a recently enacted 90-day moratorium in Leavenworth County and a tabled project in Edgerton, highlighting growing local concerns over data center impacts.

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5/14/2026

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

Kansas legislator calls for data center moratorium in Johnson and Miami counties