MidAmerican Energy

Data Center Signal is tracking 43 clips about MidAmerican Energy data center developments across 2 states, including IA, DC.

Loading...
43Clips
2States

States

Topics

government86%
opposition72%
zoning70%
electricity58%
moratorium53%
announcement49%
water28%
environmental28%
legal14%
Officials respond following Salix data center discussion
News ClipKCAU 9 News·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Officials respond following Salix data center discussion

Officials and residents in Salix, Iowa, held a discussion about a proposed data center, with a previously threatened meeting turning out civil. A proposed moratorium on data center construction was not passed, allowing discussions between the city, Google, and MidAmerican Energy to continue. The mayor noted that the data center's realization is still a long way off.

8/21/2026
Northwest Iowa town votes against a data center moratorium
News ClipIowa Public Radio·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Northwest Iowa town votes against a data center moratorium

The Salix City Council in northwest Iowa voted 3-2 against a proposed one-year moratorium on data centers, despite significant community opposition. The decision comes as Google considers building a data center on annexed farmland, a project initiated by MidAmerican Energy. The move sparked frustration and continues a broader debate about the potential development's impacts, with Woodbury County also challenging the annexation in court.

8/21/2026
Salix Iowa Council shifts stance, does not place moratorium on possible data center in town
News ClipSiouxland Public Media·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Salix Iowa Council shifts stance, does not place moratorium on possible data center in town

The Salix City Council voted down a proposed one-year moratorium on data center development, despite community opposition. The city had previously annexed 900 acres for a potential data center project involving MidAmerican Energy and is currently facing a legal challenge from Woodbury County over the annexation process.

8/21/2026
Salix City Council Votes Down Data Center Moratorium
News ClipKSCJ 1360·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Salix City Council Votes Down Data Center Moratorium

The Salix, Iowa City Council voted down a one-year moratorium on data centers, despite public support. This decision relates to a potential data center project involving MidAmerican Energy and Google on 900 annexed acres. The city is also facing a legal challenge from Woodbury County regarding the annexation, and the land requires rezoning for the project to proceed.

8/21/2026
Despite protests, Salix leaders vote to proceed with data center project
News ClipRadio Iowa·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Despite protests, Salix leaders vote to proceed with data center project

The Salix city council in Iowa narrowly voted against a one-year moratorium on data center development, despite significant resident opposition and protests. This decision clears a path for a potential data center project involving Google and MidAmerican Energy, although the annexed land still requires rezoning and the city faces a legal challenge over the annexation.

8/21/2026
Salix City Council meeting concerning potential data center development tonight 8/12/26
News Clip0:36KCAU-TV Sioux City·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Salix City Council meeting concerning potential data center development tonight 8/12/26

The Salix City Council is holding a meeting tonight to discuss potential data center development. Representatives from Google and MidAmerican Energy are expected to attend to provide information and answer questions. The council will also consider a proposed moratorium on data center construction within city limits.

8/12/2026
Salix city council to consider data center moratorium
News Clip0:43KTIV News 4·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Salix city council to consider data center moratorium

The Salix City Council is set to consider a moratorium on data center construction at its upcoming meeting. This decision follows discussions about a proposed Google data center, which has sparked mixed reactions from residents, with some welcoming it and others calling for the moratorium. Letters from Google and MidAmerican Energy are also on the agenda.

8/12/2026
Salix data center project update
News Clip0:28KCAU-TV Sioux City·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Salix data center project update

A potential data center project involving Google and MidAmerican Energy is scheduled for discussion at the Salix City Council meeting. Google is identified as a prospective customer for a 900-acre site previously annexed into city limits. Both companies are expected to present information to the public at the meeting.

8/11/2026
Clarification on data center labeling on Sioux City City Council agenda
News Clip2:26KCAU-TV Sioux City·Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA

Clarification on data center labeling on Sioux City City Council agenda

Sioux City officials clarified that a map on a City Council agenda, which was labeled as a "proposed data center location," was mislabeled and actually pertained to future growth and stormwater management, not a data center. Meanwhile, other Siouxland communities, Ida County and Salix, have scheduled meetings this week to discuss active data center proposals from Path One Data Centers and a potential Google project with MidAmerican Energy, respectively.

8/11/2026
Proposed data center appears on Sioux City City Council agenda
News Clip1:35KCAU-TV Sioux City·Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA

Proposed data center appears on Sioux City City Council agenda

An item on the Sioux City City Council agenda initially marked 720 acres in Morningside as a proposed data center location, but city officials later clarified this was a mistake by the Economic Development Department. Separately, a much-discussed data center proposal involving MidAmerican Energy and Google for a 900-acre site is set to go before the City Council this Wednesday night.

8/10/2026
Woodbury County landowners challenge annexation of 900 acres near Salix for potential data center
News ClipKTIV·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Woodbury County landowners challenge annexation of 900 acres near Salix for potential data center

Residents in Woodbury County, Iowa, are challenging the City of Salix's annexation of 900 acres of land, which Google is interested in for a potential data center. They allege the city violated Iowa annexation law, asking the court to void the annexation. Meanwhile, the Salix City Council is considering a data center moratorium.

8/6/2026
Google eying Iowa plot of land for data center
News Clip0:52WQAD News 8·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Google eying Iowa plot of land for data center

MidAmerican Energy has revealed that Google is interested in developing a 900-acre data center site in Salix, Iowa, near Sioux City. The energy company informed local leaders and residents about Google's plans, which include a global goal to replenish 120% of its water usage by 2030. No rezoning or development applications have been filed yet for the project.

8/4/2026
Google may build data center in Salix
News Clip0:45We Are Iowa Local 5 News·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Google may build data center in Salix

Google is reportedly interested in a 900-acre site in Salix, Iowa, for a potential future data center. MidAmerican Energy has informed local residents and leaders about this development, assuring that Google would cover all project-specific infrastructure costs. No rezoning requests or development applications have been filed yet.

8/4/2026
Google finalizes agreement with MidAmerican Energy for possible data center in Salix
News ClipSiouxland Public Media·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Google finalizes agreement with MidAmerican Energy for possible data center in Salix

Google has finalized an agreement with MidAmerican Energy to explore a potential data center development project in Salix, Iowa. The company plans a public engagement process and will attend an upcoming city council meeting, stating it will not seek property tax abatements. Google emphasized its focus on environmental standards, power, and water stewardship for the project.

8/4/2026
Google a possible customer for proposed Salix data center site
News Clip1:30KCAU-TV Sioux City·Salix, Woodbury County, IA

Google a possible customer for proposed Salix data center site

MidAmerican Energy has identified Google as a prospective customer for a proposed data center site in Salix, Woodbury County, Iowa. The utility company is working to keep things transparent before any formal plans are submitted, while residents remain divided on the issue. Google has stated it prioritizes connecting with the community and will have representatives at the next city council meeting.

8/3/2026