Data centers are getting a lot of attention right now, and for good reason. While they can certainly provide benefits to the communities that they’re being built in, they also raise questions surrounding energy, water, and carbon footprint. While some cities are shying away from the projects, leaders in another Linn County city are in favor of a new project.
Central City Leaders Support New Data Center
KCRG reports that city leaders in Central City support a new data center. But residents of the Linn County city still have questions. The proposed facility in Central City would be around 18,500 square feet, much smaller than other centers being built near cities like Cedar Rapids, according to KCRG. The city is working on a new ordinance using one recently adopted by the city of Palo as a model…