Residents press Des Moines County supervisors on data centers, water use and zoning

Jun 2, 2026

Residents and callers raised concerns at a Des Moines County supervisors meeting about earlier inquiries from a company exploring small Bitcoin/data-center sites, potential impacts on local water and power, and whether zoning or a recent wind/solar ordinance should have addressed such facilities. The board agreed to a work session and follow-up information requests.

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Des Moines County supervisors heard nearly an hour of public input on May 26 about recent inquiries from a company exploring small Bitcoin mining and data-center operations and the possible effects on local water, power and zoning.

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