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News ClipIowa State Daily·Ames, Story County, IA

Ames City Council Delays Decision on Lightedge Data Center Amid Opposition

A proposed 10.86-acre data center by Lightedge in Ames, Iowa, has faced significant community opposition, spearheaded by the Democratic Socialists of America. Following protests and public outcry, the Ames City Council voted to implement a nine-month delay on the final decision, allowing for further research and public input. Activists hope this delay will lead to a complete ban on data centers within city limits.

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8/3/2026

News ClipIowa State Daily·Ames, Story County, IA

Ames City Council Delays Data Center Decisions Following Public Protest

Ames City Council meeting opened with a protest against data center development, organized by the Democratic Socialists of America. The council subsequently voted to temporarily delay any decisions regarding Lightedge or future data center projects in Ames, requesting additional information and public input. They are also reviewing potential amendments to zoning, electric, and water policies for large customers.

opposition zoning electricity water moratorium government environmental

7/16/2026

News ClipIowa State Daily·Ames, Story County, IA

Ames City Council hosts listening session on proposed data center

The Ames City Council held a listening session where a large number of residents expressed overwhelming opposition to a proposed data center in Ames, primarily citing environmental concerns and distrust in the city's decision-making. Most residents in a poll were unsupportive, leading to cheers from the crowd. The city council acknowledged the public outcry, with a decision on the proposal pending for a future meeting.

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7/2/2026

News Clipnewsradio 1040 who·Ames, Story County, IA

Ames City Council To Hear Public Comment About Proposed Data Center

The Ames City Council will hold a special session to hear public comments regarding a proposed data center near the Ames Municipal Airport. Lightedge plans to construct a 100,000-square-foot facility, which they claim will not be an AI data center and will use minimal water through a closed-loop cooling system. Online opposition to the project is growing, with petitions collecting thousands of signatures.

zoning opposition environmental announcement government water

6/30/2026

News ClipWHO13.com·Ames, Story County, IA

Ames City Council considers proposal for new data center, concerns over high electricity use

The Ames City Council is considering a proposal from Des Moines-based Lightedge to build a data center near the municipal airport. While the facility would minimize water usage with a closed-loop cooling system, it would consume nearly 25 megawatts of electricity, requiring a new $12 million substation and representing 20% of the city's current power use. Residents are actively opposing the plan, with a petition gaining over 3,400 signatures, and a decision from the council is expected by mid-July.

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6/24/2026

News ClipIowa State Daily·Ames, Story County, IA

Data center proposed in Ames

A new data center proposed by Lightedge for construction in Ames, Iowa, is facing significant community opposition due to concerns about electrical grid capacity, water usage, noise pollution, and potential impacts on utility rates. The Ames City Council is scheduled to hold a first reading and public listening session on the proposal, which would require up to 25 megawatts at full buildout. Residents have started an online petition and a Facebook group to voice their concerns and advocate for alternative solutions.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water

6/22/2026