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Data Center Signal is tracking 2 clips about ITC data center developments across 2 states, including IA, MI.

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News ClipWXYZ Channel 7·Van Buren, Wayne County, MI

Van Buren Township residents frustrated by construction tied to Google data center project

Residents in Van Buren Township, Michigan, are experiencing significant disruption and noise from utility construction related to a planned Google data center. The work, carried out by ITC, involves installing electrical infrastructure and is expected to continue until the end of the year. Despite prior opposition from residents, the project is moving forward, causing frustration over its proximity and impact on their homes.

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Google

9/3/2026

News ClipCorridor Business Journal·Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA

Running-Marquardt speaks out against Morgan Valley power plant plans

Linn County Board of Supervisors chair Kirsten Running-Marquardt publicly denounced Alliant Energy's proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, stating it primarily serves Google and QTS data centers in Cedar Rapids and will cause significant pollution. She urged Alliant to implement better emission reduction technology and called for transmission lines to be rerouted away from a school campus. The project faces multiple regulatory reviews, including air quality permits and a rezoning application.

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Google QTS

6/12/2026