DMC board hears public concerns about data centers at work session Tuesday

DMC board hears public concerns about data centers at work session Tuesday

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors held an evening work session meeting Tuesday to gather input from the public about an ordinance it is considering to govern AI data center development in the county.

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors gathered public input Tuesday night as it begins work on an ordinance to regulate AI data center development

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors gathered public input Tuesday night as it begins work on an ordinance to regulate AI data center development. The Hawk Eye reports about 45 people attended the work session, with residents offering suggestions ranging from stricter environmental standards to outright bans on future projects. Representatives of Aurum Venture Capital said the company plans a small data center near Highway 34 at the site o…