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Linn County, Iowa is located in the eastern part of the state and contains Cedar Rapids, which has attracted data center development due to its proximity to fiber optic networks and competitive electricity rates.
March 1, 2026
Nine States Push Back as Hyperscalers Redraw America's Power MapIowa's Linn County drafted one of the nation's most detailed local datacenter zoning ordinances, requiring pre-approval water studies, 1,000-foot residential setbacks, and community betterment fund contributions before Google can build its six-building campus in Palo.
February 22, 2026
6.5 GW Under Construction, $98 Billion Stalled at the City LineLinn County, Iowa took a different path, unanimously approving a proactive zoning ordinance designed to attract datacenters on the county's terms.
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