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White Cloud Township voter urges support for zoning initiative amid data center plans
News ClipThe Maryville Forum·White Cloud, Nodaway County, MO

White Cloud Township voter urges support for zoning initiative amid data center plans

A letter to the editor urges White Cloud Township residents to support a November ballot measure establishing township zoning. The writer says the measure would not stop the planned White Cloud Acres Data Center but would create a zoning board to regulate future development and address concerns such as traffic, noise, drainage and environmental impacts.

zoningenvironmentalopposition
10/23/2026
Missouri power grid faces costly upgrades as AI data centers drive electricity demand
News ClipSte. Genevieve Herald·MO

Missouri power grid faces costly upgrades as AI data centers drive electricity demand$

A federal study says Missouri and other states will need major transmission upgrades as electricity demand rises, driven partly by the expansion of AI data centers. Missouri officials and consumer advocates are concerned that infrastructure costs could be passed on to residential utility customers, while federal officials say data center operators should pay their share.

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10/20/2026
Data center company plans up to $1,000 a year in tax, utility credits for De Soto households
News ClipLawrence Journal-World·De Soto, Johnson County, KS

Data center company plans up to $1,000 a year in tax, utility credits for De Soto households

Digital Realty says it will invest $20 million to provide De Soto households with up to $1,000 per year in property and utility tax credits for 10 years as it develops the proposed Astra North data center campus. The project faces local opposition, while the De Soto City Council has commissioned a study of noise regulations amid data center growth.

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Digital Realty
10/19/2026
Butler County leaders table zoning regulation decision for data centers for further discussions
News ClipKAKE·Butler County, KS

Butler County leaders table zoning regulation decision for data centers for further discussions

Butler County commissioners unanimously tabled proposed data center zoning regulations to allow more review and public comment. The draft rules address water use, environmental impacts, noise, setbacks, infrastructure, fire safety and case-by-case project approval, while residents urged stronger protections and some called for a moratorium.

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10/6/2026
De Soto Planning Commission Approves Digital Realty Data Center Project Despite Opposition
News Clipkansascity.com·De Soto, Johnson County, KS

De Soto Planning Commission Approves Digital Realty Data Center Project Despite Opposition

The De Soto Planning Commission approved Digital Realty's proposal to build a data center, despite ongoing opposition from residents concerned about water usage, contamination, and health impacts. Residents are circulating a petition to ban data centers within city limits, but the project is moving forward to the City Council for final approval. The city is also considering a new noise ordinance that the data center would have to adhere to.

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Digital Realty
9/27/2026
Missouri Utility Proposes Gas-Fired Plant in Buchanan County Amid Data Center Demand
News Clipkansascity.com·Buchanan County, MO

Missouri Utility Proposes Gas-Fired Plant in Buchanan County Amid Data Center Demand

Evergy, Kansas City's electricity provider, has sought approval from Missouri's utility regulator to construct a 710-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Buchanan County, citing surging data center demand. An opinion piece argues against this proposal, advocating for cleaner energy alternatives like a solar array near Kansas City International Airport instead. The author highlights the environmental impact and the need for regulators to reject the gas plant plan.

electricityenvironmentalgovernmentopposition
9/24/2026
Edgerton calls citizen petition ‘void and invalid,’ files suit to block data center ban
News ClipKCTV·Edgerton, Johnson County, KS

Edgerton calls citizen petition ‘void and invalid,’ files suit to block data center ban

The City of Edgerton has filed a lawsuit against residents and a collective to block a citizen petition that seeks to ban high-impact data centers. The city argues the petition is factually and legally deficient, citing inaccuracies regarding water and electric services, and its impact on zoning. This legal action follows the city council's approval of a site plan for a data center project by DAMAC Digital Solutions Kansas, LLC despite public opposition.

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8/14/2026
Topeka City manager talks data center debrief, budget talks
News ClipWIBW·Topeka, Shawnee County, KS

Topeka City manager talks data center debrief, budget talks

Topeka's City Manager, Dr. Robert Perez, discussed upcoming budget talks and the potential development of data centers. Compass Datacenters is pursuing an application for a facility just outside the city limits. The city's governing body has scheduled a special work session to address the data center proposal and its infrastructure impact with Compass Datacenters and Evergy officials.

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Compass Datacenters
8/10/2026
Shawnee County Considers Compass Datacenters Project Amid Local Opposition and Topeka Moratorium
News ClipKSNT 27 News·Topeka, Shawnee County, KS

Shawnee County Considers Compass Datacenters Project Amid Local Opposition and Topeka Moratorium

Compass Datacenters has submitted a conditional use permit application for a new data center campus near Topeka in Shawnee County, Kansas. The proposal faces scrutiny over potential noise, electricity, and water impacts, and has drawn local opposition. Concurrently, the City of Topeka enacted a one-year moratorium on data centers.

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Compass Datacenters
8/6/2026
Lyon County Commission passes pair of moratoriums on data centers and solar developments as part of weekly action meeting Thursday
News ClipKVOE·Lyon County, KS

Lyon County Commission passes pair of moratoriums on data centers and solar developments as part of weekly action meeting Thursday

The Lyon County Commission unanimously enacted two six-month moratoriums, one on data centers and battery storage, and another on solar projects, for unincorporated areas of the county. Commissioner Chris Bartel proposed the moratoriums due to rumors of a potential data center development and a lack of specific zoning regulations. The data center moratorium will expire on January 22, 2027, allowing time to develop specific zoning language.

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7/23/2026
County approves temporary moratoriums on data centers, battery storage and solar projects
News ClipEmporia Gazette·Emporia, Lyon County, KS

County approves temporary moratoriums on data centers, battery storage and solar projects

Lyon County commissioners unanimously approved six-month temporary moratoriums on new data center, battery energy storage, and utility-scale solar projects. This decision allows the county's Planning and Zoning Department to review and strengthen existing zoning regulations. The moratoriums were enacted following months of discussion and public input regarding the potential impacts of such developments.

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7/23/2026
Nodaway County Residents, Maryville Mayor Express Concerns Over Proposed AI Data Center
News ClipNorthwest Missourian·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

Nodaway County Residents, Maryville Mayor Express Concerns Over Proposed AI Data Center

Residents and local officials in Nodaway County, Missouri, are actively opposing a proposed $6.3 billion AI data center, 'White Cloud Acres', by Scale Microgrids, citing major concerns over water usage, noise, light pollution, and potential PFAS contamination. The Maryville City Council has already enacted a moratorium on large industrial builds within city limits, while the Nodaway County Commission is exploring options for a county-wide moratorium and regulations on data center development.

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6/22/2026
A second major data center project has been proposed in De Soto near Panasonic battery plant
News ClipLawrence Journal-World·De Soto, Johnson County, KS

A second major data center project has been proposed in De Soto near Panasonic battery plant

Digital Realty has proposed "Astra North," a large data center campus in De Soto, Kansas, near the Panasonic battery plant. Preliminary plans for the $4 billion first phase, including nine buildings and two substations requiring 600 MW of power, were presented to the De Soto City Council. This project, alongside another by Beale Infrastructure, has generated significant community opposition due to its scale and proximity to schools.

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Digital Realty
6/10/2026
Officials: Proposed data center could have 10-15 buildings, use up to 1.2 gigawatts of power
News ClipNews Radio KMAN·St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, KS

Officials: Proposed data center could have 10-15 buildings, use up to 1.2 gigawatts of power

A proposed data center in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, could feature 10-15 buildings and consume up to 1.2 gigawatts of power. Developer Beltline Energy is brokering the deal, but has not yet submitted an application as the land is currently zoned for agricultural use. Pottawatomie County is currently drafting regulations for such facilities.

zoningelectricitygovernmentannouncement
6/10/2026
News ClipKVOE·Emporia, Lyon County, KS

DATA CENTER: Digital Campus, city officials continue answering pointed questions nearly week after announcement

Kanza Park Place announced plans for a gigawatt-scale data center, the Flint Hills Digital Campus, in Emporia, Kansas. The project, projected to be a 10-year build-out on 1,000 acres, faces numerous questions from the public and city officials regarding its environmental impact, electricity and water usage, and potential economic benefits. Public opinion has been largely critical, prompting city officials and the Regional Development Association to address community concerns.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalannouncementgovernmentelectricitywater
6/7/2026
‘They’re already here': Regulating data centers stalls in Missouri
News ClipColumbia Missourian·Jefferson City, Cole County, MO

‘They’re already here': Regulating data centers stalls in Missouri$

Missouri's efforts to regulate hyperscale data centers, particularly their energy consumption, are lagging behind their rapid expansion. Senate Bill 4, enacted last year, aims to make large energy users pay for their own infrastructure costs, but critics argue it has loopholes and could lead to increased reliance on natural gas and costs passed to consumers. Local communities are resorting to moratoriums in the absence of comprehensive state-level regulation.

electricitygovernmentenvironmentalopposition
6/5/2026