Residents urge county to consider moratorium, protections as data-center interest grows

Jul 30, 2026

Multiple residents told the board they are worried about planned or potential data-center development near Marshalltown and asked the county to consider protections or a temporary moratorium while the zoning commission studies the issue.

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Several residents used the public forum on July 29 to raise concerns about potential data-center development near residential areas and to ask the Board of Supervisors to consider protective measures or a temporary moratorium.

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