Des Moines County imposes one-year moratorium on data-center permit applications
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors voted May 19 to impose a one-year moratorium on accepting or approving permit applications for data centers — including crypto-mining operations — while staff drafts local regulations and coordinates with partner agencies.
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Des Moines County supervisors voted May 19 to adopt Resolution 2026-034, imposing a one-year moratorium on accepting or approving permit applications for data centers while the county gathers information and drafts regulations.
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