Board reviews $12,000 contract to draft county data‑center ordinance

Aug 26, 2026

Supervisors heard a work session presentation on a contract with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission to draft a county data‑center ordinance; the contract scope includes reviewing other ordinances, outreach and a not‑to‑exceed payment of $12,000. Staff said public input and department review will follow before approval next week.

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The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors reviewed a proposed contract with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission (SEIRPC) to draft a county ordinance regulating data centers. Board leadership read the contract’s scope and payment terms and then turned the presentation over to SEIRPC staff for process details.

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