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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about MidAmerican data center developments across 1 states, including IA.

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Follow up after Salix Council votes against data center moratorium
News Clip1:57KCAU-TV Sioux City·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Follow up after Salix Council votes against data center moratorium

The Salix City Council voted against a one-year moratorium on data centers, leading to continued community discussion and concerns. The decision allows companies like Google and MidAmerican to proceed with discussions about a potential data center in the city. While tensions have been high, the Mayor notes a calmer recent meeting, though a data center remains a long way off.

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Google
8/22/2026
Pick solar over risky natural gas to power Iowa data centers | Opinion
News ClipThe Des Moines Register·IA

Pick solar over risky natural gas to power Iowa data centers | Opinion

An opinion piece argues that Iowa is becoming overly dependent on natural gas to power new data centers, leading to potential price shocks and infrastructure bottlenecks. The author advocates for state and local policymakers to implement measures like banning non-disclosure agreements, requiring new large-load tariffs for data centers, and mandating curtailment plans to prevent peak load outages. The article suggests prioritizing renewable energy, particularly solar and storage, to meet electricity demand.

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6/27/2026
Community members gather in Salix to protest data centers
News ClipSiouxland Public Media·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Community members gather in Salix to protest data centers

More than a hundred residents gathered in Salix, Iowa, to protest a proposed data center development, following a city council decision to annex 950 acres of land. Residents raised concerns about noise, vibrations, and potential impacts on water sources for local tribal nations. Local officials stated that while land has been annexed, no rezoning requests for a data center have been submitted.

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6/16/2026