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Charles Cross stands outside an open house about data centers in St. Charles, Missouri, on Aug. 13, 2026. Cross lives near the site of a proposed data center in St. Charles and does not want to see it built.
Kate Grumke
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Many Iowans oppose data centers, with skepticism and anger crossing party lines
Holly Edgell
Big tech companies are facing formidable opposition from a coalition of people across the political spectrum. Meanwhile, local elected officials find themselves scrambling to draft regulations and defend themselves against accusations of secrecy.
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