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Some residents of Clinton have put yard signs up opposing data centers in Clinton. This one is near the proposed site for the QTS 10 building hyperscale center.
Eliza Billingham
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Iowa Public Radio
Environment
Here's what Iowans can — and can't — do about hyperscale data centers
Eliza Billingham
Data center development is expanding rapidly across the state due to Iowa’s cheap land and energy. Local governments have limited power when faced with development. Should they be the ones making big decisions for Iowa communities?
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