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Altoona council rezones 373.34 acres, clears way for proposed IALCO data center project

City of Altoona City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

The Altoona City Council unanimously changed the zoning of 373.34 acres from A-1 agricultural to conditional M-1 limited industrial and authorized a development agreement with IALCO entities; the conditions exclude heavier industrial uses, and an online commenter asked whether annexation was planned.

The Altoona City Council voted unanimously June 2 to rezone 373.34 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to conditional M-1 (Limited Industrial), and to authorize a development agreement with IALCO Polk County entities that would permit a proposed data center project on the site.

Community Development Director John Shaw told the…

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