Data centers in Iowa local government
What Iowa city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about data centers — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
33 Iowa meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Iowa with the most data centers activity
- Dubuque County, IA (14)
- Marshalltown, IA (6)
- Linn County, IA (5)
- Clearfield, IA (2)
- Marble Rock, IA (2)
- Waterloo, IA (1)
- Johnson County, IA (1)
- Palo, IA (1)
- Sioux City, IA (1)
Latest matching meetings
Clearfield Council to discuss data center zoning, trailer sales, and rezoning
The Clearfield City Council is holding a work meeting to discuss several land-use and zoning items, including a proposed temporary regulation for data centers, a zoning text amendment to remove trailer sales as a permitted use in the T-C zone and make it conditional in M-1, residential design and parking amendments…
City Council to vote on temporary data center rules and fiber franchise agreement
The Clearfield City Council will meet to consider two key items: a temporary ordinance regulating data center uses while the city evaluates permanent standards, and a franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC to expand fiber internet infrastructure. The meeting also includes a public comment period and updates on…
Board reviews data center planning framework and gap analysis
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the data center planning process. The agenda includes reviewing the data center framework, an initial gap analysis, example setbacks, and wind rose data from the Dubuque Regional Airport. No final votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
Marshalltown holds roundtable on data center development policy
The Marshalltown Plan and Zoning Commission is hosting a community roundtable to discuss potential considerations for data center development. The meeting is intended to gather input and explore policy considerations, not to present draft regulations or a specific ordinance. Topics may inform future review of city…
County board to hold data center work session, no votes listed
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session focused on data center planning, with no formal decisions or votes on the agenda. The session includes presentations and discussions on a data center framework, a solid waste agency presentation, and regulatory summaries from state agencies.
Council to discuss data center moratorium and water billing changes
The Waterloo City Council is holding a work session with three main items: a presentation by Micro Transit, monthly water billing changes and sewer ordinance updates, and a discussion regarding a data center moratorium. No public comment will be received during this work session, and no formal votes are expected.
Commission to weigh rezoning, special use permit, and comprehensive plan
The Marshalltown Plan Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on a special use permit for 1776 Governor Road, a rezoning for properties at 707 E Linn Street and 205 S 8th Avenue, and the Reimagine MarshALLtown Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also hold a work session on data center…
Board to hold work session on data center planning
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the Dubuque County Data Center Planning Process, including a framework/roadmap and next steps. Public comments on agenda items will be taken first. The meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Board Chambers.
Plan Zoning Commission to vote on temporary data center moratorium
The Marshalltown Plan Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 15123, which proposes a temporary moratorium on new data centers. A work session will also discuss future data center regulations.
Board to discuss data center planning and approve staff hiring
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the Dubuque County Data Center planning process and framework. The Board is also scheduled to act on a resolution regarding the hiring of clerks, assistants, and deputies.
Council to set public hearing on temporary data center moratorium
The Council will consider setting a public hearing on a proposed moratorium on new data centers, and is scheduled for the second reading of an ordinance amending animal keeping rules for domestic livestock and poultry. Consent agenda includes approval of alcohol and device retailer license renewals, and contract…
Board of Supervisors discusses data center ordinance and land suitability
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing framework documents and a roadmap for a data center ordinance. The meeting includes a review of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan and initial suitability mapping for infrastructure and land use.
Board seeks policy direction to draft data center ordinance before moratorium expires
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors and Planning & Zoning Commission are meeting to provide staff with policy guidance on regulating data centers. Staff will present findings from site visits to facilities in Altoona and Cedar Rapids and request direction on zoning, power, and water use. The current moratorium on…
Commission will consider UDC amendment to permit data centers with nuclear power in EU-2
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and make recommendations on several land‑addition cases, including the Knapp Walnut Grove Farm additions, Notbohm Addition, Corridor Energy First Addition, and Boland Farm Addition. It will also consider miscellaneous amendments to the Unified Development Code and a…
Board to review data center moratorium implementation plan
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will receive an update on the Large-Scale Data Center Moratorium Implementation Plan. The board will also discuss claims, meeting minutes, and payroll authorizations. A closed session is scheduled to discuss two draft economic development agreements.
Commission to review Reimagine Marshalltown Comprehensive Plan
The Plan Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation for the Reimagine Marshalltown Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss the schedule for a data center regulation project.
Palo City Council to consider zoning amendment for data center district
The City Council will receive a presentation regarding a data center and consider the second reading of an ordinance to create an Exclusive Use District for data centers. This meeting includes a public comment period for agenda-related topics.
Board to discuss data center planning with airport and economic development leaders
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review the Dubuque County Data Center Planning Process. The session includes presentations from the Dubuque Regional Airport Director and the Greater Dubuque Development President and CEO.
Board of Health to establish Data Center Health Impact Citizen Working Group
The Dubuque County Board of Health is meeting to discuss and act upon the establishment of a Data Center Health Impact Citizen Working Group Action Plan.
Board considers one-year moratorium on data center development
The Board of Supervisors will vote on a one-year moratorium for all scales of data center development in Dubuque County. The meeting also includes several public hearings on land sales and construction permits, as well as the approval of eight final subdivision plats.
Board to consider temporary moratorium on data center rezoning
The Board will discuss and decide on a resolution to temporarily halt new applications for rezoning to the EU-3 Large-Scale Data Center District. They will also vote on a $602,848 contract for STEP Intervention Services and set a public hearing on the FY 2027 budget amendment for July 22, 2026. Several routine consent…
Board to hold work session on data center planning and moratorium
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will conduct a work session focused on data centers. The board will discuss the planning process and possible action on moratorium language.
Board to consider plan addressing health impacts of AI data centers
The Dubuque County Board of Health will discuss reports from DCPH and VNA, consider action items on health impacts of AI data centers and discontinuation of CHA/CHIP requirements, and respond to public inquiries about grant funding and opioid settlement funds. A work session on overdose trends is also scheduled.
Board will discuss the draft Dubuque County Data Center planning process
The Board of Supervisors will present a draft planning process for a new county data center. Members and the public may ask questions about the proposed approach. No decisions are indicated; the agenda item is for discussion only.
Board to consider data center planning and comprehensive plan review
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Dubuque County Data Center Planning Process, including identifying town hall meeting topics and potential locations, and establishing a project webpage. They will also review the 2013 Dubuque County Regional Comprehensive Plan, focusing on the Land Suitability Analysis Map…
Council to discuss data center moratorium and fee schedule
The Marshalltown City Council will consider a resolution approving an updated City Fee Schedule and a large contract change order for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation project, increasing costs by $574,092.65. They will also discuss potential code amendments on animal keeping, an assessment of the former hospital…
Board to vote on temporary moratorium for data centers
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to approve a temporary moratorium for data centers. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 3:30 PM in the Board Chambers.
Zoning Commission to review multiple subdivision plats and one rezoning request
The Zoning Commission is meeting to consider the approval of several preliminary and final subdivision plats. The body will also review a request to rezone a property from agricultural to agricultural residential. Additionally, the commission will discuss data center ordinances and the Unified Development Code.
Environmental Advisory Board to hear data center presentation, discuss recycling and Pride Fest
The board will review minutes from March and April, receive a presentation on data centers from Pamela Mackey Taylor, and discuss recycling updates, Pride Fest, and a hunger banquet. Old business includes a recap of the Litter Dash and ReEvent.
Board will consider a resolution to pause new data center projects
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review and act on several items, including a resolution (Res #07-26) that would establish a moratorium on data centers. They will also consider a supplemental agreement for final design services on two bridge projects (HDP-C034(114)--6B-34 and HDP-C034(117)--6B-34) and a wage…
Board will hear and consider ordinance changing data center usage rules
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would amend Chapter 107 of the Linn County Code of Ordinances to address data center usage and related requirements. After the hearing, the board will give first consideration to the same ordinance. The meeting also includes public comment…
Floyd County Board discusses zoning for energy systems and data centers
The Board of Supervisors will review budget requests and right-of-way purchases. Members will discuss updates to the zoning ordinance regarding solar, battery energy storage, and data centers. The meeting also includes a review of the FY27 budget.
Commission will consider ordinance amendment to exempt Exclusive Use zones from LESA scoring
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission will review case PA25-0007 and discuss a recommendation to amend the ordinance to exempt Exclusive Use zoning districts from LESA scoring requirements. The commission will also discuss a Data Center Ordinance. Comments from staff, commissioners, and the public will be heard…