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How will Microsoft data center affect Van Meter community?

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West Des Moines has five Microsoft data centers with a sixth on the way. Finance Director Tim Stiles shed light on upfront economic incentives versus total property taxes paid by the centers. Stiles also mentioned the centers didn't receive tax rebates or abatements, and paid full property taxes from the beginning.

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How will Microsoft data center affect Van Meter community?

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- On Wednesday WHO 13 told you about Microsoft moving into Van Meter. That story sparked many social media comments and viewer questions. While the details of Van Meter's sale to the tech giant are not public, data centers in West Des Moines can shed light on how these centers affect the local areas they're built in. Many questions revolved around what the commercial property taxes could look like, possible tax exemptions…

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