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Data Center Construction in Iowa

47active signals

Google, Microsoft, Vantage, and CyrusOne are driving 38 active signals across Warren and Polk counties, with no GC presence identified yet.

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Recent signals from Iowa

Google Data Center Project Creates Rift Between Palo and Linn County, Iowa

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Google· Palo, Iowa· Apr 23, 2026

Google is developing a data center project in Palo, Iowa, that has created a dispute between the city of Palo and Linn County. The project's specifics regarding capacity and investment value have not been disclosed in the available details. The disagreement between the municipal and county governments suggests tensions over jurisdictional, tax, or land-use issues related to the development. GCs, s

Google (Alphabet) Enters Data Center Market in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Google (Alphabet)· Cedar Rapids, Iowa· Apr 21, 2026

Google (Alphabet) is developing a new data center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which is linked to the restart of the nearby Duane Arnold nuclear plant operated by NextEra Energy, where operators have begun a 2-year training program. QTS, a Virginia-based data center developer and operator, is also mentioned in connection with activity in the area. The project highlights the growing trend of hyperscalers

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